Tag Archives: Z35

Why the 2023 Nissan Z is still a Z34, not a Z35

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Ben Hsu

Before we knew what the newly launched 2023 Nissan Z would be named, we’d been calling it the Z35. That seemed like a natural progression, as Nissan chassis codes have maintained a consistent and logical progression since the big revamp … Continue reading →

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The 2023 Nissan Z might just be the last pure sports car from Japan

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Ben Hsu

Front engined, rear-wheel-drive. Twin turbos. Manual transmission. It’s everything fans of Japanese sports cars have been demanding for years. The Miata and 86 are too underpowered? The Z has 400 horses. Subaru BRZ needs a turbo? The Z has two … Continue reading →

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Watch the Nissan Z35’s big reveal live right here

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Ben Hsu

The production seventh-generation Nissan Z debuts tonight. They’re also streaming it on YouTube, and we’ve embedded link below. The big unveiling starts at 8pm Eastern, 5pm Pacific.

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The Nissan Z Proto looks very promising in person

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Ben Hsu

After what seems like an eternity Nissan is finally giving us a new Z. The Z Proto concept that will was revealed last year has gotten many of us here at JNC excited about the seventh-gen Z, and many fans … Continue reading →

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Production Nissan Z to debut in New York August 17

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Ben Hsu

We finally have an official date for the Z35’s debut. Nissan tweeted that it will unveil the seventh-generation Z-car in New York on August 17, 2021. This means it will likely debut as a 2022 model, matching the GT-R Proto’s … Continue reading →

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A father-son Datsun 240Z story kicks off Nissan’s “StorieZ” videos

Posted on April 28, 2021 by J Elrick

Nissan USA continues to embrace the Z’s heritage, with its new mini webisode series “StorieZ”. The inaugural episode tells the journey one special father-son Datsun 240Z project that has traveled from Southern California to Georgia to Tennessee and spanned four … Continue reading →

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Nissan Z generations converge in this surreal ad

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Ben Hsu

We’re pretty happy whenever we see heritage acknowledged in a Nissan ad. It’s also pretty cool to to see the Z Proto driving along a track with an S30 Fairlady Z and a Z32. But with footage that looks like … Continue reading →

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Nissan Z35’s retro blue interior color option leaked

Posted on April 7, 2021 by J Elrick

Nissan’s latest commercial promised things such as bright colored sports cars with three pedals, and the fact that we deserve cars that “thrill us”. Well, one of the things that is moving us closer to being thrilled is the fact … Continue reading →

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This “This is the New Nissan” Nissan ad better mean something

Posted on April 3, 2021 by J Elrick

“This is the New Nissan” is the best Nissan commercial since GI Joe drove off with Barbie in a 300ZX. It stars a whole mess of Nissans, both classic and new, and promises to usher in a new era for … Continue reading →

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Z35 to be known as Nissan Z, production specs leaked?

Posted on March 26, 2021 by J Elrick

Hot on the heels of pictures of the production Nissan Z35 being leaked online, a member by the name of Houston.Z35 on 400zclub has come forward with insider info on the specs and pricing on the new Z. Although many … Continue reading →

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Production Z35 Nissan 400Z photos leaked

Posted on March 22, 2021 by J Elrick

Two sets of images of the production Z35 Nissan Z have leaked. One shows a metallic gray car that evokes the Carbon Silver of the 350Z and Gun Metallic of the 370Z. Another shows what looks like a standard silver … Continue reading →

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Infiniti Red Sport twin-turbo V6 confirmed for Nissan Z Proto

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Ben Hsu

What has long been suspected has now been confirmed. The Nissan Z Proto has the VR30DDTT under the hood. Nissan hasn’t popped the hood of the Z concept for press, but a fan was able to snap a few shots … Continue reading →

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Production Nissan 400Z discovered in patent filing

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Dave Yuan

Ever since seeing the Nissan Z Proto, we’ve been wondering if the production version will stay true to the concept. Well, that question has been answered because Nissan’s patent filings for the Z35 have just been discovered. And, we are … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Nissan Z Proto designers talk about what inspired them

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Ben Hsu

The Nissan Z Proto’s design leads, Executive Design Director Satoru Tai and Senior VP of Global Design Alfonso Albaisa, both have a strong love for Z-cars and worked on past Z generations. Tai said he in fact wanted to be … Continue reading →

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Nissan takes over Cars & Coffee Tokyo with Z Proto

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Dan Hsu

Cars & Coffee in Tokyo is a relatively small event but given its location, it’s a place where Japan’s carmakers will sometimes sneak a priceless concept out to mingle with enthusiasts. Sometimes, even a CEO will pop up and pose … Continue reading →

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This thing could have been the Nissan Z Proto

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Ben Hsu

Okay, just one more thing about the Z Proto and we’ll shut up about it (for now). In some materials that Nissan shared, alternate designs for the Z Proto can be seen on the wall at the Nissan design studio … Continue reading →

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Here are all the references to past Z-cars on the Nissan Z Proto

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Dave Yuan

Now that we’ve had some time to digest the Z Proto, let’s take a look at what Nissan has given us. In the company’s own words, the Z Proto is mostly a design statement. So, we can’t really speculate any … Continue reading →

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The Nissan Z Proto wasn’t even a thing until three years ago

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Ben Hsu

The Nissan Z Proto is finally here, and that’s a good thing. For one, it means Nissan plans to bring a seventh-generation Z to market. Let’s not forget that the sixth-gen 370Z was introduced in 2008, or two Spider-Man reboots … Continue reading →

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This is the seventh-generation Nissan Z Proto

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Ben Hsu

It’s hard to believe, but the Nissan Z Proto is the first new Z design in nearly 12 years. It was way back on November 15, 2008 we showed you the first photos of the 370Z ahead of its official … Continue reading →

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Watch the debut of the Nissan Z Proto live right now

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Ben Hsu
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