2023 Nissan Z 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.5s
- Sport Auto RWD, 400 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: rank 27 of 30 coupes (2023).
- Horsepower: rank 22 of 30 coupes (2023).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport Auto RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 350 lb-ft | 3,549 lb | 225 | 8.9 | 4.5 sOnline | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $40,990 |
| Sport Manual RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 350 lb-ft | 3,486 lb | 229 | 8.7 | 4.5 sOnline | 6-speed manual | RWD | $40,990 |
| Sport RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 350 lb-ft | 3,486 lb | 229 | 8.7 | 4.5 sOnline | 6-speed manual | RWD | $40,990 |
| Performance Auto RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 350 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.5 sOnline | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $50,990 |
| Performance Manual RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 350 lb-ft | 3,536 lb | 226 | 8.8 | 4.5 sOnline | 6-speed manual | RWD | $50,990 |
| Performance RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 350 lb-ft | 3,536 lb | 226 | 8.8 | 4.5 sOnline | 6-speed manual | RWD | $50,990 |
| Proto Spec Auto RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 350 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.5 sOnline | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $53,990 |
| Proto Spec Manual RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 350 lb-ft | 3,536 lb | 226 | 8.8 | 4.5 sOnline | 6-speed manual | RWD | $53,990 |
| Proto Spec RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 350 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.5 sOnline | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $53,990 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 9 | 400 hp | Sport Auto RWD | $40,990 | Base | $1,745 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-speed manual | 5 | Sport Manual RWD | $40,990 | 4.5 s |
| 9-speed automatic | 4 | Sport Auto RWD | $40,990 | 4.5 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Sport Auto RWD: 400 hp, 22 mpg, $40,990. Other makes, coupes, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
Z by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2023 BMW 2 Series: 0.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2023 Nissan Z.
| Measure | 2023 Nissan Z | 2023 BMW 2 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Sport Auto RWD | M240i xDrive AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.5 s | 4.1 s |
| Basis | Online | Tested |
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 382 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,549 lb | 3,871 lb |
| hp per ton | 225 | 197 |
| lb per hp | 8.9 | 10.1 |
| MSRP | $40,990 | $50,900 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree