{"id":646753,"date":"2026-10-31T09:22:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T09:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/646753\/"},"modified":"2026-10-31T09:22:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T09:22:15","slug":"original-nissan-z-restomod-features-a-twin-turbo-v6-heart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/646753\/","title":{"rendered":"Original Nissan Z restomod features a twin-turbo V6 heart"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The US division of Nissan has teased the ultimate restomod concept, after commissioning its long-time collaborator, drifter Chris Forsberg, to give the classic Fairlady Z a well-needed update.<\/p>\n

Forsberg, who won three Formula Drift championships and exclusively competed in Nissans, was tasked with bringing the first-generation Z car \u2013 sold in the US as the Datsun S30 \u2013 up to modern speed, utilising the parts from the current Z coupe.<\/p>\n

Based on the 280Z, the classic coupe\u2019s 2.8-litre straight-six engine was removed, with the twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 from the new Z put in its place, complete with a matching six-speed manual transmission.<\/p>\n

\"AThe Nissan VR30DDTT engine from the Z in the Datsun S30<\/p>\n

Not wanting to stop there, Forsberg fitted the 280Z with Nismo parts, including cold air intakes, a heat exchanger, carbon-fibre engine cover, NISMO R200 limited-slip differential, and a twin-disc clutch and flywheel.<\/p>\n

To make more power, a pair of Garrett PMAX turbos were fitted, as well as a larger fuel pump to cope with the added demands.<\/p>\n

While no specifications were provided, the current Z Nismo<\/a> makes 309kW and 520Nm, a significant increase on the 127kW and 240Nm outputs of the original L28 engine under the 280Z\u2019s bonnet.<\/p>\n

\"\"Datsun S30 Concept interior<\/p>\n

To keep the extra outputs under control, the suspension has been comprehensively reworked, now featuring front and rear coilovers, a new crossmember, steering rack, control arms, sway bars, and strut tower bars, all of which were supplied by Techno Toy Tuning.<\/p>\n

Wilwood six-piston front and four-piston rear brake calipers sit behind the 17-inch Nismo LM-RS6 wheels, wrapped in high-performance 245-wide tyres.<\/p>\n

Despite the significant works underneath the bodywork, the exterior of the Nissan 280Z has only lightly been gone over, with carbon-fibre wheel-arches, a new bonnet, air dam, bumpers, rear hatch and spoiler hidden by the Seiran Blue paintwork.<\/p>\n

\"\"Datsun S30 Concept interior<\/p>\n

Inside, the cabin has also been given a refresh, with OMP classic bucket seats matching the new door cards, while there\u2019s custom gauges, a new steering wheel and a Nismo shift knob.<\/p>\n

While Nissan says the S30 Concept isn\u2019t available for purchase, it reflects the long-lasting tunability of the platform which debuted more than 50 years ago.<\/p>\n

The Datsun S30 Concept will be on display at this year\u2019s SEMA show in Las Vegas, alongside a track-ready version of the new Z \u2013 called the Nissan Project NAT2 SCCA Touring 2 Z.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Jordan<\/p>\n

\n Published<\/p>\n

October 31, 2026<\/p>\n


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