The new 2026 Nissan Z sports car has been revealed, complete with the option of a retro-inspired Heritage Edition package.
It forms part of a 2026 model year revision for the rear-wheel-drive coupe, which is offered in three trim levels: Sport, Performance, and Nismo.
Nissan launched the Heritage Edition at the 38th ZCON event – the International Z Car Convention hosted by the Z Car Club.
Available as an optional package for the Z Performance model, the Heritage Edition pays tribute to some of Nissan’s greatest hits.
Celebrating Z car classics
In particular, the Heritage Edition honors the Z32-generation Nissan 300ZX, which was produced between 1989 and 2000.
A set of 19-inch bronze Rays alloy wheels are fitted to the Heritage Edition, along with bronze “Twin Turbo” graphics on its body sides. The crowning glory is a carbon fiber rear spoiler, featuring another retro-look “Twin Turbo” badge.
Enhancements inside the new Nissan Z include unique door kick plates and exclusive floor mats.
As a finishing touch, Heritage Edition cars are painted in Midnight Purple – an iconic color used on the legendary Nissan Skyline GT-R.
On sale later this month
Nissan Z customers who don’t want the $2,490 Heritage Edition package can instead opt for a new Boulder Gray paint color. This is combined with a black-painted roof.
Nissan has left the Z mechanically unaltered for 2026. This means a 400 horsepower twin-turbocharged V-6 for Sport and Performance models, which is available with a six-speed manual transmission or a nine-speed automatic.
Opting for the range-topping Nismo sees the V-6’s output increased to 420 horsepower along with 384 lb-ft of torque. The Nismo has a faster-shifting automatic gearbox, too.
Reaching dealerships later this month, the Nissan Z Sport costs from $42,970, with the Performance version starting at $52,970. The Nismo is priced from $65,750.
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