Overview

• Nissan Americas chair Christian Meunier said a Z NISMO with a manual is coming, confirming the option in an interview published September 3.
• Nissan did not provide availability or pricing; reporting points to a six-speed and suggests mid-2026 as the earliest likely arrival, which Nissan has not confirmed.
• The Z NISMO retains the twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 but is tuned to about 420 hp and 384 lb-ft, with upgraded suspension, brakes, aero and a limited-slip differential.
• A manual-equipped NISMO is expected to trade a bit of straight-line pace for engagement, echoing the standard Z’s slight 0–60 penalty versus the automatic.
• The decision tracks broader market momentum for manuals seen in the Toyota Supra and BMW Z4, and follows Nissan offering a stick in the base Z since 2023.