- Nissan added five heritage-inspired design touches to the 2027 Z.
- Changes include a 240Z-style grille, retro wheels, and classic color combinations.
- Even the digital gauge cluster now celebrates every previous Z generation.
The Nissan Z might not be the fastest or sharpest sports car in its class but it’s certainly one of the most fun. Last year we learned that a three-pedal manual version of the NISMO was coming. Now, there’s more good news and it centers on the most dedicated of Z fans over the decades. The 2027 Z has five easter eggs that pay homage to this car’s history.
The most obvious change is right up front. Nissan has redesigned the Z’s face with a split grille that more closely resembles the original S30-generation 240Z. According to Nissan’s product planners, the company managed to retain the cooling performance of the previous design while adding a horizontal bar that gives the front end a much stronger resemblance to the iconic first-generation car.
There’s another heritage cue hidden in plain sight. The Nissan badge on the nose has been replaced by a Z emblem, echoing the look of several earlier generations, including the S30, S130, Z31, and Z32.
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Performance models also receive new 19-inch RAYS alloy wheels inspired by those fitted to the Z31-generation 300ZX during the 1980s. The ten-spoke design features a star-like pattern that recalls the original wheels while still looking thoroughly modern. Nissan says the thin spokes also help showcase the large brake package behind them.
Colors play a role in this easter egg hunt as well. On the outside, buyers can now choose Shinkai Green Pearl Metallic which takes inspiration directly from Grand Prix Green, the color offered on the original 240Z. Nissan says engineers used ultra-fine yellow and blue pigments to develop a paint that will resist fading while maintaining the deep green shade.
Inside the car, shoppers can select a new tan interior that calls back to the S30. Combining the tan and green will no doubt give this car a very classic look. Drivers will get a reminder when they start the car too. Sport and Performance models now feature a new digital gauge cluster startup animation that showcases previous generations of the Z before the display settles into its normal operating mode.
While none of this makes the car any quicker, it’s already a boatload of fun. Now, it just nods to its ancestors a little more clearly than before.
