Throw the new automatic gearbox in the new Z and that 0-60 mph time is down to 4.3 seconds — some 0.3 seconds better than an automatic 370z. The higher-performance Nissan Z NISMO is even wilder.

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Nissan finally came clean, after a fashion, when it revealed the new Z’s chassis code: RZ34. For the uninitiated, the 370Z’s chassis code was Z34.

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Nissan finally came clean, after a fashion, when it revealed the new Z’s chassis code: RZ34. For the uninitiated, the 370Z’s chassis code was Z34.

The new Nissan Z isn't exactly a sales darling, with the Japanese automaker reported to have only sold somewhere around 5,230 sports cars since the updated generation went on sale in late 2021.

The next Nissan Z honors the model's history with subtle touches from the past and mixes in new, modern features. LOS ANGELES -- The Datsun 240Z sports car of the 1970s was iconic.

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Nissan finally came clean, after a fashion, when it revealed the new Z’s chassis code: RZ34. For the uninitiated, the 370Z’s chassis code was Z34.

Nissan executive Ponz Pandikuthira has shared detailed and fascinating information with Autoblog on the company’s recent improvements and path forward.