2023 Nissan Z 0-60 Times by Trim
The quickest Nissan Z is the 2023 Z Sport / Performance Coupe (6-speed manual): 4.5 seconds 0-60 mph (tested by MotorWeek).
By CarWhere Research · Updated November 14, 2026 · Manufacturer figures unless labeled · How we source 0-60 times
Nissan Z 0-60 mph by year and trim
Newest model years first. Each row is one published figure with its source; a trim can appear more than once when the automaker publishes separate times by transmission or option (for example with launch control). As of November 14, 2026.
| Model year | Trim | hp | Drivetrain | 0-60 mph | Quarter mile | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sport / Performance Coupe (6-speed manual) 3.0L twin-turbo V6 · Instrumented test, 6-speed manual; MotorWeek did not state the trim (Sport and Performance share the 400-hp V6). Nissan publishes no 0-60 for the Z. | 400 | RWD | 4.5 s | 12.9 s @ 108 mph | Tested: MotorWeek [1] |
Manufacturer 0-60 times are the automaker's own claims, often measured with a one-foot rollout and launch control; instrumented tests by publications use their own procedures. Compare like with like.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 0-60 of the Nissan Z?
The 2023 Nissan Z runs 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds depending on trim and transmission (instrumented tests). The quickest Z in our data is the Z Sport / Performance Coupe (6-speed manual) (2023) at 4.5 seconds.
How fast is the 2023 Nissan Z?
By published 0-60 mph times: Sport / Performance Coupe (6-speed manual) 4.5 s (400 hp). Figures are the quickest the source publishes for each version (launch control or performance packages where noted).
What is the fastest Nissan Z?
The quickest Nissan Z to 60 mph is the Z Sport / Performance Coupe (6-speed manual) (2023), at 4.5 seconds (tested by MotorWeek) with 400 hp. Instrumented test, 6-speed manual; MotorWeek did not state the trim (Sport and Performance share the 400-hp V6). Nissan publishes no 0-60 for the Z.
Are these Z 0-60 times manufacturer claims or tests?
Both, labeled row by row. Manufacturer figures come from the automaker's own press material or spec sheets. Rows marked "tested" are instrumented results from the named publication; they often differ from the claim by a tenth or two because of rollout, surface and weather.
Sources
- MotorWeek road test, 2023 Nissan Z, accessed 2026-11-14.