0-60 head-to-head · Sourced figures
Is the Toyota GR Supra 3.0 faster than a Nissan Z?
Yes. The 2021 GR Supra 3.0 is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 3.9 s vs 4.5 s for the 2023 Z (Toyota claim vs MotorWeek test), and it's quicker through the quarter mile too (12.2 s vs 12.9 s).
By CarWhere Research · Figures checked 2026-11-14 · Every number links to its source · How we compare
GR Supra 3.0 0-60
3.9 s
Toyota-claimed
Z 0-60
4.5 s
tested by MotorWeek
GR Supra 3.0 power
382 hp
RWD
Z power
400 hp
RWD
GR Supra 3.0 vs Z: specs side by side
Manufacturer figures first; a named instrumented test only where the automaker publishes none (or as context). Bracketed numbers link to the source.
| 2021 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 | 2023 Nissan Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 2021–present | 2023–present |
| Figures quoted for | 2021 model year | 2023 model year |
| Powertrain | 3.0L turbocharged inline-6, 8-speed automatic (6-speed manual available from MY2023) | 3.0L twin-turbo V6, 6-speed manual or 9-speed automatic |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Body | coupe | coupe |
| Horsepower | 382 hp[1]@ 5,800-6,500 rpm | 400 hp[2]@ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 368 lb-ft[1]2021 launch release says 368 lb-ft @ 1,800-5,000 rpm; later Toyota releases (MY2023 manual) quote 367 lb-ft | 350 lb-ft[2]@ 1,600-5,200 rpm |
| Curb weight | — | 3,486 lb[2]Sport MT (lightest); Sport AT 3,549, Performance MT 3,536, Performance AT 3,602. |
| Pounds per hp | — | 8.7 |
| 0-60 mph (manufacturer) | 3.9 s[3]Toyota-claimed · automatic | Not published |
| 0-60 mph (instrumented test) | Not published | 4.5 s[4]tested by MotorWeek · 2023 Z (400 hp), 6-speed manual with launch assist; trim not named; Mason Dixon Dragway |
| Quarter mile | 12.2 s @ 117 mph[5]tested by MotorWeek · 2021 GR Supra 3.0 (382 hp), 8-speed automatic | 12.9 s @ 108 mph[4]tested by MotorWeek · 2023 Z, 6-speed manual |
| Top speed | 155 mph[1]Toyota-claimed · electronically limited | Not published |
| Launch MSRP | $50,990[1]2021 base MSRP · 3.0 grade | $40,990[6]2023 base MSRP · Sport; Performance $50,990; excl. $1,095 destination |
Which is quicker?
0-60 mph
The GR Supra 3.0 is quicker to 60 mph by 0.6 s: 3.9 s vs 4.5 s (Toyota claim vs MotorWeek test). One figure is an automaker claim and the other an instrumented magazine test, so treat a small gap as a near-tie: claims and tests are measured differently.
Quarter mile
The GR Supra 3.0 is quicker through the quarter mile: 12.2 s vs 12.9 s (both tested by MotorWeek).
Top speed
A top speed is not published for both cars.
Other versions
The answer can flip with the trim. Other Toyota GR Supra and Nissan Z versions in our dataset:
| Version | Years | hp | 0-60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Z NISMO | 2024–present | 420[7] | — |
Price new and what buyers paid
- Toyota GR Supra 3.0: launched at $50,990 (2021 base MSRP).
- Nissan Z: launched at $40,990 (2023 base MSRP).
Deal medians are model-level discounts from approved, deduplicated CarWhere buyer deal sheets (snapshot 2026-11-08), shown only with 5+ deals. More on what people paid.
How we compare
We compare like with like: two automaker claims when both exist, otherwise two instrumented tests, and we say so when we have to mix them. Where a source lists several configurations, we lead with the quickest one it states (and name it). Acceleration times depend on surface, temperature, tires, fuel and launch technique, so a gap of 0.1 s is within the noise.
No figure here is simulated or estimated. Blank cells mean no automaker figure and no named instrumented test we could cite. Figures are for the model year shown; later updates can change them.
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FAQ
Is the Toyota GR Supra 3.0 faster than a Nissan Z?
Yes — the 2021 GR Supra 3.0 is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 3.9 s vs 4.5 s for the 2023 Z (Toyota claim vs MotorWeek test), and it's quicker through the quarter mile too (12.2 s vs 12.9 s).
What is the 0-60 time of the Toyota GR Supra 3.0?
3.9 seconds (Toyota-claimed, automatic) for the 2021 model year, from 382 hp.
What is the 0-60 time of the Nissan Z?
4.5 seconds (tested by MotorWeek, 2023 Z (400 hp), 6-speed manual with launch assist; trim not named; Mason Dixon Dragway) for the 2023 model year, from 400 hp.
Which costs more new, the GR Supra 3.0 or the Z?
At launch, the 2021 GR Supra 3.0 started at $50,990 and the 2023 Z at $40,990 (base MSRP before destination and options).
Sources
Automaker press releases and spec sheets first; instrumented tests are credited to the publication that ran them.
- 2021 Toyota GR Supra Hits the Streets with More Power, A91 Edition and First-Ever Four-Cylinder Turbo Model — Toyota USA Newsroom, 2020-06-17. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- 2023 Nissan Z Press Kit — Nissan USA Newsroom. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- Limited Carbon Fiber Edition, Colossal Power: 2022 Toyota GR Supra — Toyota USA Newsroom, 2021-12-22. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- MotorWeek, “2023 Nissan Z - MotorWeek”, 2022-11-11.
- MotorWeek, “2021 Toyota GR Supra - MotorWeek”, 2021-02-24.
- All-new 2023 Nissan Z MSRP to start at $40,990 — Nissan USA Newsroom, 2022-05-16. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- New 2024 Nissan Z NISMO delivers thrilling performance from $64,990 — Nissan USA Newsroom, 2023-09-25. Accessed 2026-11-14.