Nissan has officially debuted the Nissan Z Kaze Concept at ZCon, an annual gathering for Z car owners held in Phoenix, Arizona. Developed as an internal passion project, the vehicle features a custom T-top roof, authentic 18-inch Nismo LMGT2 wheels, and a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 engine equipped with GReddy mechanical upgrades, bringing 420 horsepower to the desert exhibition.
Retro Inspiration and the Return of the T-Top
The name Kaze translates to wind in Japanese. Nissan designed the core feature around a removable panel T-top roof configuration. This choice replicates the iconic silhouette seen across two generations of the classic Nissan 300ZX. It bridges the gap between today’s modern sports car lineup and the 1990s tuning culture that helped establish Nissan and Nismo globally. The exterior wears a striking Pacific Teal color, inspired by the Pacific Coast Highway in California. A custom carbon fiber body kit alters the coupe’s stock appearance, featuring a carbon fiber hood and wide fender flares. The restored 18-inch Nismo LMGT2 wheels measure 10 inches wide up front and 11 inches wide in the rear.
Interior Updates and Mechanical Specifications
Inside the cabin, the layout remains largely stock while incorporating custom white leather seats and carbon fiber accent trim that match the exterior styling. Bose Personal Plus headrest speakers are integrated directly into the seats to counter wind noise when the roof panels are removed. Under the hood, the Z Kaze Concept relies on a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 engine tuned in collaboration with tuning house GReddy. The setup produces 420 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque. Mechanical enhancements include a front-mounted air-to-air intercooler, an Airin air filter kit, and a newly designed Supreme SP exhaust system.
Exhibition Timeline and Future Dates
The vehicle remains on display at the ZCon official exhibition through September 26. Following its debut in Arizona, the Nissan Z Kaze Concept will travel to California for the Japanese Classic Car Show in Long Beach on October 3.
