Nissan Z: performance, engines and what owners say

How fast is the Z?

Coupe, 2023–2025. 0–60 times are magazine tests where we have one, otherwise the maker's figure.

The engine: Nissan VR30DDTT

3.0-liter V6, twin-turbo

Redline6,800 rpm (maximum engine speed)

Output400–420 hp, 350–384 lb-ft (Z)

TurbosTwo small turbos with a turbo speed sensor; 15 psi max boost

BlockAluminum block and heads, 86 x 86 mm, 10.3:1 compression

Engine's YouTube owner tone 51/100 (videos about the Nissan VR30DDTT in every car that uses it, so it differs from this car's own tone below)

Nissan VR30DDTT engine page →

Known issues

• Second-gear grind, early manual cars (transmission)Maker bulletin

  In late 2022 Nissan held all manual 2023 Zs at dealers over second-gear shifting, then replaced the gearbox on 174 cars with a manufacturing fault.

  Fix: Fixed before sale; Nissan says the fault was corrected in production.

• Check-engine light, MAF codes P0101 / P010BMaker bulletin

  On the 2023 Z, a leaking or loose intake air duct can set airflow sensor codes and turn on the check-engine light.

  Fix: Dealer checks and reseats the intake ducts (Nissan bulletin NTB23-006).

• Stall after hard acceleration (Infiniti recall)Recall

  On 2021 Infiniti Q50 and Q60, engine software could cut fuel after rapid acceleration and stall the engine.

  Fix: Dealer reprograms the engine computer for free (NHTSA 21V-234); the Z is not included.

  1 owner complaint to NHTSA mentions it (2023–2025)
• No engine recall on the Z so farNHTSA records

  NHTSA lists two Z recalls, both for the pop-up hood, and no engine recall for 2023–2025 Zs. Few owner complaints are on file.

What owners say on YouTube

The Z YouTube study is queued: the 200 most-watched videos, their tone and what owners praise and complain about show here when it lands.

Should you buy a Z?

• New, the Z NISMO cost $64,990 (2024, plus $1,095 destination; later list $65,750 plus $1,140).
• Maker fix: Second-gear grind, early manual cars (transmission). Fixed before sale; Nissan says the fault was corrected in production.
• Maker fix: Check-engine light, MAF codes P0101 / P010B. Dealer checks and reseats the intake ducts (Nissan bulletin NTB23-006).
• 2 recall campaigns across 2023–2025 (all Z versions). Check a VIN before you buy.
• Repair costs: we don't have owner-reported repair costs for the Z yet.