Nissan has launched the refreshed Fairlady Z and Fairlady Z NISMO in Japan, with both models on sale now. The headline change is the addition of a six-speed manual transmission to the Z NISMO lineup, which was previously offered only with the nine-speed automatic. The new gearbox uses a dedicated short-throw shifter, and throttle response and ignition timing are optimized specifically for the manual model. The NISMO also gains a Traction mode for the Vehicle Dynamics Control system, two drive modes (Standard and Sport) with dedicated acceleration sound tuning, bright red brake calipers, and two-piece drilled front rotors previously used on the Nissan GT-R, paired with suspension tuning revised to complement the reduced unsprung weight and a new low-friction steering rack.
On the standard Fairlady Z, the front Z emblem returns to the fascia for the first time since it last appeared on the Z32, having featured on every generation from the 1969 S30 through 1989. A redesigned front bumper extends the nose to emphasize the long-hood, short-deck proportions, with revised duct and sonar sensor positioning that reduces front-end lift and aerodynamic drag. New forged aluminum wheels reference the aero-disc design of the Z31 with a geometric-machined pattern around the rim, and the interior adds a tan color option inspired by the S30, with availability varying by grade. Ten body colors are offered across five two-tone and five monotone options, including a new Unryu Green / Super Black two-tone inspired by Grand Prix Green, the signature S30 color.
Ride quality across the range benefits from new larger-diameter monotube shock absorbers, available depending on grade, with a pressure-receiving area increased by 26.6 percent over the previous dampers. Both models also add a Qi2-compatible wireless charger with magnetic device retention and an integrated cooling fan, a new chamber inside the fuel tank for more stable fuel delivery during high lateral-G cornering, and an emergency braking system that meets bicycle detection requirements. A new opening animation for the 12.3-inch digital meter displays silhouettes of every Z generation from the S30 through the RZ34.
Japanese pricing starts at 5,737,600 yen (approximately $38,250) for the base Fairlady Z and runs to 9,752,600 yen (approximately $65,000) for the Fairlady Z NISMO, with all prices including consumption tax. The NISMO requires selection of a special exterior color, which adds a minimum of 49,500 yen to the vehicle price.
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