The 2023 Nissan Z at Z Car Garage 10/23

[Alvin]

Last week the new Z arrived at Z Car Garage (yes, again!) to serve as a Pace Car for the Charity Challenge vintage races at Sonoma Raceway. Rob Fuller gave 3-lap thrill rides around the track. I'll have a full report soon!

[redroadster]

Saw the car on Internet. Meh. Saw the car in person. Meh. It's unfinished. It lacks features. Its special trait is that it's different, and not in a good way. People want to love it and that's where it ends. Sorry. It's true.

That wheel well clamp style ,perfectly vertical area of the fluid fender pressing plus the large bumper cover , takes away a lot ....just don't look at it that close, wonder how much$ for the engine and a 5sp Trans?
At Kia ordering a complete engine in 03 anyway, they sent one from the assy line ,every thing was there even full of oil
I've seen 1 2023 Z ,a white one ...here in KC

[Alvin]

Race report including in-car action from the new Z giving charity rides around Sonoma Raceway, enjoy!
https://www.zcarblog.com/2023/01/10/fea ... inale.html


https://youtu.be/mCwly9AbQWM

[Alvin]

Z Car Garage took delivery of their 2023 Nissan on 4/7, their 19th Anniversary of being in business!


I joined Rob to pick up the Z at Dublin Nissan and drive it back home. It was fun to be part of the Pre-Delivery inspection (something new to both of us) and remove the protective wrapping.



This is the Performance spec trim, 6-speed manual transmission and Diamond Black Pearl paint:

You can see my report here:
https://www.zcarblog.com/2023/04/07/nis ... san-z.html

[Alvin]

Spent a week driving the new Z Car Garage RZ34. Boost in a Z-car is always a good thing. Nice work Nissan. Love the rear fenders and tail lights!

[Alvin]

The new Z arrived at my house yesterday. Excited to drive it this weekend!


I also had the opportunity to drive the shop Z on a fun run through Skyline last weekend. This was the hardest I've driven the new Z. I'll have my driving impressions soon

[Alvin]

Nissan invited us to drive the new Z from San Francisco to Los Angeles via the Pacific Coast Highway. It was an all-expenses paid 2-day event with a great group of people. I really like the Boulder Gray color and this is the longest time I've spent driving the 9-speed automatic model. Enjoy my report:

https://www.zcarblog.com/2023/10/09/eve ... ghway.html

[Alvin]

See the 2024 Nissan Z NISMO at Z Car Garage April 3!


Nissan Motorsports will be hosting an informal tech talk with Greg Nelson (Nissan Motorsports Manager) and a couple of Nissan/NISMO engineers from Japan for an hands-on introduction to the NISMO Z.
Details:
https://www.zcarblog.com/2024/03/28/eve ... ril-3.html

Z you there!