Nissan Z

While the Z has not been in continuous production since 1969, Nissan is nonetheless celebrating this anniversary with a limited-production Heritage Edition.

With the Z NISMO, Nissan has transformed the Z into a hard-edged sports car that’s even more suited to track-day duty.

For the 2024 model year, the standard Nissan Z is unchanged, but the Z NISMO joins the lineup.

Massaged by Nissan’s motorsports arm, the 2024 Z NISMO thoroughly reworks the Z with upgrades to the engine, suspension, wheels and tires, brakes and bodywork.

The list of new cars with manual transmissions skews mostly to affordable models and those that are more enthusiast-oriented, but there’s still a decent range of choices.

With a potent and agreeable powertrain, sharp handling and an available six-speed manual transmission, the new Z checks all the boxes for a proper sports car.

The list of 2022 cars with manual transmissions skews mostly to affordable models and those that are more enthusiast-oriented, but there’s still a decent range of choices.

The 2023 Nissan Z shares a platform with the previous-generation 370Z, but the sports coupe has been infused with more power, torque and modern amenities.

The new 2023 Nissan Z’s updates transform the two-seater into a modern, fun-to-drive sports car that still honors the nameplate’s rich heritage.

The new 2023 Nissan Z will officially go on sale in the spring of next year, with pricing to be announced closer to the car’s on-sale date.