2026 Nissan Z 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.4s
- Sport Auto RWD #481519, 400 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 27 of 33 coupes (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 25 of 33 coupes (2026).
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 #481519 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 350 lb-ft | 3,549 lb | 225 | 8.9 | 4.4 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $42,970 |
| Sport Auto RWD #487181 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 350 lb-ft | 3,549 lb | 225 | 8.9 | 4.4 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $42,970 |
| Sport Manual RWD #481518 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 350 lb-ft | 3,486 lb | 229 | 8.7 | 4.4 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | RWD | $42,970 |
| Sport Manual RWD #487180 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 350 lb-ft | 3,486 lb | 229 | 8.7 | 4.4 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | RWD | $42,970 |
| Sport RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 350 lb-ft | 3,486 lb | 229 | 8.7 | 4.4 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | RWD | $42,970 |
| Performance Manual RWD #481520 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 350 lb-ft | 3,536 lb | 226 | 8.8 | 4.4 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | RWD | $52,970 |
| Performance Manual RWD #487182 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 350 lb-ft | 3,536 lb | 226 | 8.8 | 4.4 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | RWD | $52,970 |
| Performance RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 350 lb-ft | 3,536 lb | 226 | 8.8 | 4.4 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | RWD | $52,970 |
| Performance Auto RWD #481521 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 350 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $52,970 |
| Performance Auto RWD #487183 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 400 hp | 350 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $52,970 |
| NISMO Auto RWD #481522 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 420 hp | 384 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $65,750 |
| NISMO Auto RWD #487184 | 3.0L 6-cyl | 420 hp | 384 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $65,750 |
| NISMO RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 420 hp | 384 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $65,750 |
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
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 10 | 400 hp | Sport Auto RWD #481519 | $42,970 | Base | $1,745 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 3 | 420 hp | NISMO Auto RWD #481522 | $65,750 | +$22,780 | $2,021 | +$276 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-speed automatic | 7 | Sport Auto RWD #481519 | $42,970 | 4.4 s |
| 6-speed manual | 6 | Sport Manual RWD #481518 | $42,970 | 4.4 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Sport Manual RWD #481518: 400 hp, 20 mpg, $42,970. 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.
2026 Nissan Z: 0.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Nissan Z.
| Measure | 2026 Nissan Z | 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Sport Auto RWD #481519 | CLA 350 4MATIC w/EQ Technology AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.4 s | 4.8 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Tested |
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 349 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,549 lb | 4,530 lb |
| hp per ton | 225 | 154 |
| lb per hp | 8.9 | 13.0 |
| MSRP | $42,970 | $49,800 |
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