2023 Nissan Z Proto sold out, regular model must queue

newsofmax05/31/2022

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2023 Nissan Z Proto sold out, regular model must queue

Limited edition Nissan Z Proto – a flagship launch offering – sold out in Australia before the first ones reached showrooms, the company said today.

The company said earlier this month that it would bring a few hundred Z Protos to market, headlines for the launch Nissan Z 2023 ‘regular’ midyear.

This special edition Z Proto adds unique details such as Ikazuchi Yellow paint with a black roof, synchronized yellow brake calipers, 19-inch bronze forged alloy wheels and interior trim tweaks. .

At $80,700 plus on-road costs, the Z Proto is just $7,400 more expensive than the regular Nissan Z ($73,300 before on-road costs with either). more common six-speed manualor nine-speed automatic).

Nissan Australia chief executive Adam Paterson said: “The Z is the ultimate expression of Nissan’s sports car credentials and we expect strong demand for this extremely special vehicle.

“I am pleased to confirm that all Z Proto specifications made in Australia are now sold out.”

2023 Nissan Z backround

More than 1000 Australians have dropped hard-earned money at the dealership for their new Nissan Z (Proto or otherwise) since 11 May – before the first batches go on sale here and before public prices. declare.

About 1000 downpayments came from an odd group of 3000 people who submitted “expressions of interest”. Nissan says the amount of the deposit varies depending on the dealer.

“…Hope is not lost for those who want to secure their own example of the Z coupe. Customers are encouraged to join the queue to purchase the all-new Nissan Z coupe via nissan.com.au,” Nissan said. Learn more today in a prepared statement.

We’ve reached out to Nissan for the latest specific orders and waiting figures, so stay tuned.

The new Nissan Z’s $73,300 price tag (excluding dealer delivery and state taxes) compares to $61,990 (manual) to $64,490 (automatic) for the Nissan 370Z Nismo MY21.

In terms of competitors, best-selling products Ford Mustang Fastback GT V8 on sale for between $65,290 and $68,290 depending on the actuator; a BMW 230i sold for $70,900; and of course there’s the Toyota Supra, which now starts at $87,303 and will get a manual option soon.

Nissan has yet to determine its plans for making the Z warehouse available to dealers nationwide and whether it will try to limit dealer gains or speculators buy then resell at a profit.

Recently, many manufacturers have had to compete with supplying the market with niche products that are in high demand: examples come to mind Suzuki Jimnyto the same popularity (relative to supply) Subaru BRZ, Toyota GR Yarisand Hyundai Ioniq 5.

The Nissan Z sits on a modified version of the Of 370Z Rear-wheel drive and the Infiniti Q60 Red Sport’s 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 with variable valve control and a small-diameter turbocharger cool quickly, producing 298kW of power and 475Nm of torque.

Power-to-weight is improved by 13% compared to the 370Z and acceleration time from 0 to 100km/h has been reduced by 15%.

The enthusiast’s transmission is a six-speed manual with an Exedy high-performance clutch and a carbon fiber drive shaft. It has automatic rotation matching function. The automatic is a new nine-speed unit mated to an aluminum gear lever.

All Nissan Zs come with a mechanical limited-slip differential and launch control as standard.

Standard features on the only permanent launch variant will include leather seats, an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 12.3-inch TFT digital instrument cluster with three separate display mode.

It will also come standard with Active Noise Cancellation to filter out tire and wind noise, and Active Sound Enhancement to amplify engine sounds inside the cabin.

For more Nissan Z content, check out some of our features linked below.