The 2027 Nissan Z is arriving at US dealerships later this summer. It costs a little more than last year, it looks sharper up front, and it comes with one upgrade that most buyers will never see but track drivers will absolutely notice.
The base Z starts at $45,735 including the $1,245 destination fee. That is $1,510 more than the 2026 model. The mid-level Z Performance moves to $55,725. The Z Nismo tops the range at $68,505.
The Upgrade Nobody Talks About But Track Drivers Care About
Nissan redesigned the fuel tank on the 2027 Nissan Z. Not for capacity. Not for efficiency. Specifically to prevent fuel starvation during sustained high-G cornering on a track.
Fuel starvation happens when hard cornering pushes fuel away from the pickup point in the tank, cutting supply to the engine at the worst possible moment — wide open throttle in the middle of a corner. It is one of the more frustrating limitations of driving a production sports car on circuit, and it typically requires an aftermarket fuel cell or surge tank to fix properly. Nissan addressed it from the factory on the 2027 Nissan Z.
That is a meaningful engineering decision for a car sold at this price. Most buyers will never find the limit of the old tank in normal road driving. Anyone who takes their Z to a track day will.
What Changed on the Outside
The 2027 Nissan Z front fascia is cleaner and more aggressive than the outgoing design. The Nissan badge on the nose is gone — replaced by a retro-style Z emblem that nods to the original 240Z heritage. A new colour joins the palette: Shinkai Green Pearl, a deep metallic green that works well with the Z’s proportions.
The retro Z emblem is the right call. The original Z-car identity is the whole reason this nameplate has survived six decades, and leaning into that visually rather than leading with corporate branding makes the 2027 Nissan Z look more like what it actually is — a proper sports car with history behind it.
Performance Trim Upgrades
The Z Performance and Z Nismo trims get additional hardware for 2027.
Larger shock absorbers are fitted to improve both ride quality and body control. The Z was already well-sorted dynamically but the shock upgrade addresses a known characteristic of the current car — ride compliance on rough roads was not its strongest attribute. New 19-inch forged wheels save unsprung weight. A Qi2 wireless charger arrives inside. Buyers who wanted something other than an all-black cabin can now order a tan interior as an alternative.
The Z Nismo adds one particularly significant update: it finally gets the six-speed manual transmission. The Nismo previously came only with the automatic — an odd limitation on the top performance trim of a sports car with driver engagement as its primary selling point. Manual is now an option on the 2027 Nissan Z Nismo. That omission has been corrected.
Engine: Nothing Changes, Nothing Needed To
The 2027 Nissan Z powertrain is unchanged across the lineup.
Standard Z: twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6, 400 horsepower. Z Nismo: same engine, 420 horsepower. Six-speed manual or nine-speed automatic on most trims. The 2027 Nissan Z Nismo adds the manual option that was previously absent.
400 horsepower in a rear-wheel-drive sports car under $50,000 is still a strong package. The twin-turbo V6 delivers its power with a directness that suits the Z’s character. A powertrain update was not needed and Nissan did not force one.
Full 2027 Nissan Z Pricing
Z Sport: $45,735 Z Performance: $55,725 Z Nismo: $68,505
All prices include the mandatory $1,245 destination charge. The 2027 Nissan Z arrives at US dealers later this summer.
Why the Price Increase Is Not a Problem
$1,510 more than last year buys a redesigned front end, a new retro badge, a new colour, a fuel-tank modification that genuinely improves the car’s track capability, larger shocks on the performance trims, and forged wheels. For a light refresh rather than a full redesign, that is a reasonable exchange.
The 2027 Nissan Z Nismo getting a manual transmission is the most significant change for performance buyers. The Nismo was always the car to have from a capability standpoint. The lack of a manual made it a harder recommendation for the driver who wants the top-spec car but also wants the engagement of rowing their own gears. That argument is gone for 2027.
The 2027 Nissan Z does not reinvent itself. It does not need to. It adds the right things — a sharper look, a smarter fuel system, better suspension hardware on the performance trims, and a long-overdue manual option on the Nismo — and arrives at a price that still makes it one of the better performance car values in its class.
FAQs
What is the 2027 Nissan Z starting price?
$45,735 including destination. Up $1,510 from the 2026 model.
What are all the 2027 Nissan Z prices?
Z Sport: $45,735. Z Performance: $55,725. Z Nismo: $68,505.
What is the fuel tank upgrade on the 2027 Nissan Z?
Nissan redesigned the fuel tank to prevent fuel starvation during sustained high-G cornering — a modification that improves track driving without affecting normal road use.
Does the 2027 Nissan Z Nismo have a manual transmission?
Yes. The 2027 Nissan Z Nismo adds the six-speed manual as an option — previously the Nismo was automatic only.
What engine does the 2027 Nissan Z have?
Twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6. 400 horsepower in standard trims, 420 in the Nismo. Unchanged from 2026.
What new colour does the 2027 Nissan Z offer?
Shinkai Green Pearl — a deep metallic green new for 2027.
When does the 2027 Nissan Z go on sale?
Later this summer at US dealerships.
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