Nissan Z 0–60 Times
The Nissan Z 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 8 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Nissan Z is the 2024 Nissan Z NISMO Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.90 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.40 seconds at 114.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Nissan Z is the 2023 Nissan Z Performance Coupe, which took 4.90 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.50 seconds at 105.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Nissan Z tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.39 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.84 seconds at 110.85 mph.
Fastest 0–60
3.90sec
2024 NISMO Coupe · stock
Average 0–60
4.39sec
Across 8 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
12.84sec
@ 110.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
4.90sec
2023 Performance Coupe
Across 8 verified runs, the Nissan Z ranges from 3.90 to 4.90 seconds 0–60, with a 4.39-second average.
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Nissan Z Performance Overview
Nissan’s current Z performance profile begins with the RZ34 generation, in production from 2023 to 2024 in the test data here. Across 8 verified tests spanning those two model years, the car has remained a gasoline-only, twin-turbo coupe built around the VR30DDTT V6, with output ranging from 400 to 420 hp. Early results established the baseline quickly: the 2023 Performance Coupe recorded 0-60 in 4.3 seconds, while a slower 2023 Performance Coupe run reached 4.9 seconds, outlining the spread seen in initial independent testing.
For 2024, the same RZ34 formula continued with trim-level separation becoming clearer. The 2024 Proto Spec Edition Coupe posted a 4.4-second 0-60 time, keeping it close to the early Performance models, while the 2024 NISMO Coupe lowered the benchmark to 3.9 seconds and also set the model’s quickest quarter-mile at 12.4 seconds @ 114 mph. That places the current-generation best exactly where the Z stands today: a compact, rear-drive gasoline sports coupe whose independently tested performance now centers on the 400-hp standard versions and the 420-hp NISMO, with the RZ34’s present peak fixed at 3.9 seconds to 60 mph.
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Nissan Z 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RZ34 | 2023–present | 4.39s | 3.90s — 2024 NISMO Coupe | 8 | The RZ34 generation (2023–present) averaged 4.39 seconds to 60 mph across 8 tests, led by the 2024 NISMO Coupe at 3.90 seconds. Output ranged from 400 to 420 hp across 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 configurations. |
RZ34
2023–present
Avg 0–60
4.39s
Fastest
3.90s
Tests
8
2024 NISMO Coupe
The RZ34 generation (2023–present) averaged 4.39 seconds to 60 mph across 8 tests, led by the 2024 NISMO Coupe at 3.90 seconds. Output ranged from 400 to 420 hp across 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 configurations.
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Nissan Z 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
8 tests · 2 years
▾
2024 Nissan Z
3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.20
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.57
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#01
2024 Nissan Z NISMO Coupe
3.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.40s
¼ mi @ 114.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 3.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 114.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- Horsepower
- 420 hp
- Torque
- 384 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,700 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 8.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 24 H / 18 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 8
#02
2024 Nissan Z NISMO Coupe
4.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.50s
¼ mi @ 113.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 113.9 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- Horsepower
- 420 hp
- Torque
- 384 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,700 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 8.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 8
#05
2024 Nissan Z NISMO Coupe
4.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.80s
¼ mi @ 112.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 112.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- Horsepower
- 420 hp
- Torque
- 384 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,700 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 8.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 24 H / 19.6 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 8
How we verify Nissan Z performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Nissan Z trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Nissan Z 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Nissan Z performance FAQs
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The 2024 Nissan Z NISMO has run 0-60 mph in as little as 3.9 seconds. Across three verified stock tests, its 0-60 results range from 3.9 to 4.5 seconds, with quarter-mile times from 12.4 to 12.8 seconds and trap speeds from 112 to 114 mph.
The quickest Nissan Z on record is the 2024 Nissan Z NISMO Coupe, which reached 60 mph in 3.9 seconds. It also owns the model's fastest quarter-mile result at 12.4 seconds at 114 mph, making it the benchmark performer across all eight recorded Nissan Z tests.
The fastest stock Nissan Z is also the 2024 NISMO Coupe. Its best recorded 0-60 time is 3.9 seconds, and its quickest quarter-mile pass is 12.4 seconds at 114 mph. All eight Nissan Z tests on record are production cars, so there is no modified result faster than that.
For 2024, the quickest Nissan Z tested is the NISMO Coupe at 3.9 seconds to 60 mph. Current-year runs for the NISMO span 3.9 to 4.5 seconds to 60 and 12.4 to 12.8 seconds in the quarter-mile. Output is 420 hp and 384 lb-ft from the twin-turbo VR30DDTT V6.
The RZ34 Nissan Z, sold from 2023 onward, averages 4.39 seconds from 0-60 mph across eight tests. The fastest RZ34 on record is the 2024 NISMO Coupe at 3.9 seconds. Across this generation, output ranges from 400 to 420 hp, with twin-turbocharged gasoline power only.
The fastest RZ34 Nissan Z is the 2024 NISMO Coupe. Its best verified 0-60 time is 3.9 seconds, which stands as the quickest result for the current-generation Z. That same car also recorded the best quarter-mile for the model at 12.4 seconds with a 114 mph trap speed.
The 2023-present Nissan Z, known internally as the RZ34, has averaged 4.39 seconds from 0-60 mph across eight runs. The quickest example is the 2024 NISMO Coupe at 3.9 seconds, while the slowest recorded run is a 2023 Performance Coupe at 4.9 seconds.
The NISMO Coupe is quicker on record. Its average 0-60 time is 4.2 seconds across three tests, with a best of 3.9 seconds. The Performance Coupe averages 4.5 seconds across four tests, with a best of 4.3 seconds. That gives the NISMO a 0.3-second edge at their quickest.
The Nissan Z Performance Coupe averages 4.5 seconds from 0-60 mph across four tests. Its quickest recorded run is 4.3 seconds, while the slowest is 4.9 seconds for a 2023 car. That places it behind the NISMO Coupe, which posts a stronger 4.2-second average.
Across all eight Nissan Z tests, the average quarter-mile time is 12.84 seconds at 110.9 mph. The quickest quarter-mile on record belongs to the 2024 NISMO Coupe, which ran 12.4 seconds at 114 mph. Other 2024 NISMO results came in at 12.5 seconds at 113.9 mph and 12.8 seconds at 112 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Nissan Z can do, not a single marketing claim.
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