Following up on recent news of the Nissan Z NISMO’s upcoming manual transmission, a new 2026 Heritage Edition has been announced. This one, unlike previous nods to the beloved 240, pays tribute to the 300ZX, with a sprinkling of GT-R influence.
This isn’t the first Heritage Edition to grace the current Z, and this new one starts with the same foundation. The Z Heritage Edition is based on the Performance grade, so you can expect all the advantages of that mid-level trim which slots between the Sport and NISMO, like a mechanical limited-slip differential and 19-inch RAYS wheels. Here, those RAYS are finished in bronze, matching a set of graphics with “Twin Turbo” typography on either door. A similar badge is affixed to the carbon fiber spoiler, an aerodynamic appendage that blends into the Midnight Purple paint. This lacquer pulls from the rich history of the Nissan GT-R, and was available on the R35 generation until its recent sunset.
The only other standout Heritage features are inside, though they’re easy to miss unless you look down. The door kick plates and cabin floor mats are unique to the grade, and that’s where it ends for this $2,940 option. Tacking that onto a 2026 Z Performance nets a starting price of $57,155 with destination attached. That represents a $6,165 decrease compared to the 2024 Z Heritage.
Opting for either the six-speed manual or nine-speed automatic will result in the same price, as neither route accrues any additional fees. Either will deploy the twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6’s 400 horsepower and 350 lb-ft to the rear wheels, making contact through the Performance grade’s Bridgestone Potenza S007 tires. Note that this power output remains the same for the entry-level Z Sport, with only the NISMO receiving a bump, 420 HP and 384 lb-ft there along with additional performance bits.
We found the Z NISMO to be a good setup for enthusiasts, but we think the Z as a whole is perfect for anyone looking for a nostalgic-looking ride, invoking memories of Datsun days. Speaking of throwback, check out our Retro Review of the 1990 300ZX Turbo.