2022 Nissan Z

Highlights 

• Incredibly rare launch model

• Six-speed manual gearbox

• ECU remap and tune by Abbey Motorsport

• Custom performance exhaust

• Improved braking

• In stunning condition throughout

• Low mileage

Overview

Nostalgia can be a powerful thing, especially where great cars are concerned, and we think it's pretty universally accepted that Nissan's historical line-up of Z cars falls into that category. Whether under the Datsun moniker or the later Nissan nameplate, machines like the 240Z, 300ZX and later 350Z and 370Z have managed to stir the soul over generations in a way that many other manufacturers have found difficult to emulate. And while those feelings of wistful longing for such cars is certainly strong, there is a model that perfectly encapsulates and embodies them in a powerful and sleek modern package: the Nissan Z.

A perfectly penned love letter to those aforementioned Z cars, the Nissan Z, or 400Z as it is sometimes known due to its 400bhp output, was introduced in 2022 and is the latest in a long and distinguished line of rear-wheel drive performance coupes from Nissan that harks back to the good ol' Datsun days.

Based upon the previous 370Z's architecture the Nissan Z was an evolution of said platform and almost completely redesigned. Featuring Nissan's VR30DDTT 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 engine, performance was always going to be a selling point alongside the car's svelte aesthetic and with 400bhp the Z can get from 0 to 60mph in around four-and-a-half seconds.

There is a fly in the ointment though: sadly, Nissan decided not to bring this model to the UK. But if we’ve whetted your appetite, happily we have one that has been brought to our shores.

This particular model is an early 2022 'Proto' spec car with a six-speed manual gearbox and is incredibly rare, as only 240 were ever built. These special launch editions featured gold 19” wheels and a striking Ikazuchi Yellow TriCoat paint job with yellow calipers. The interior also featured complimentary yellow highlights in addition to all of the usual bells and whistles such as heated seats, cruise control, reversing camera and Nissan's trick rev-matching system for smooth as silk shifting.

Imported from Japan earlier this year and tastefully modified with an aftermarket exhaust, uprated brake discs and pads, an adjustable Eibach rear anti-roll bar and an ECU remap and tune by specialists Abbey Motorsport, this Z car is certainly a head turner with the performance to match its striking looks and incredible level of exclusivity. 

History and documentation

• 2022 model year 

• V5C present and correct

• Imported from Japan earlier this year via Torque GT

• First registered in the UK on 01 Jan 2025

• First registered in Japan on 01 Dec 2022

• In current ownership since January 2025

• Two keys

• Original book pack in Japanese

• Original Japanese documentation

• The vendor states that the car is not due a service yet but the oil and filter have been changed recently along with fresh Motul RBF600 brake fluid (electronic invoices available)

• First MOT due 01 Dec 2025 (three years after first registration date)

• HPI clear

• 7,900 kilometres (around 4,900 miles)

Interior

• In superb condition throughout

• Heated electric seats function as they should and remain in great shape

• There are no signs of any apparent damage

• Free from marks aside from some slight scuffs to the steering wheel

• Carpets appear clean and dry

• Door cards and headlining present well and are free from any major wear 

• All of the dash and infotainment has been changed to English with only the physical buttons under the screen still in Japanese (the vendor states they have managed fine without ever needing to touch them)

• The speedometer remains in kph and cannot be changed so the importers added a small extra digital speedo that uses GPS to show the speed in mph

• Reversing camera

• Radar cruise control

• Apple Carplay/Android Auto

• Rev-matching mode that can be switched on or off with the press of a button

• The boot space is tidy and free from marks

• Engine bay presents beautifully

Exterior

• Bodywork is in excellent shape with no signs of any damage

• The special edition Ikazuchi Yellow TriCoat paint remains in stunning condition with only a couple of light stone chips to the front end to note

• The contrasting black roof and wing mirrors present equally well

• All shut lines appear uniform

• Glasswork remains free from damage

• All badging present and correct

• No evidence of any corrosion

• The special edition 19” forged bronze wheels all present impeccably with no signs of any kerb damage

• Vendor states that brand new rear tyres have recently been fitted and while the front tyres are the originals, they do have plenty of tread left

• The underneath is in fantastic condition with the vendor informing us that clear underseal was applied upon purchase

Mechanical

• 400bhp, 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 engine

• Six-speed manual gearbox

• 0-60mph in 4.5s

• 155mph top speed (electronically limited but the limiter has been removed)

• Limited slip differential

• EcuTek ECU remap and tune by Abbey Motosport

• Custom exhaust system with AAM Competition lower/secondary decat downpipes (original lower catalytic converters included in sale)

• EBC brake discs and pads all round

• Eibach adjustable rear anti-roll bar

• The vendor assures us that there are no issues and nothing needs attending to, it's ready to go

Summary

What we have here is a stunning, modern homage to those beloved Z-cars of old that retains the inherent drive-ability and engaging characteristics that made those machines so popular. It's a powerful and incredibly rare slice of Nissan's rich automotive legacy that due to its limited use is practically still brand new. 

Don't think that the car's exclusivity makes it a pig to live with though. Far from it. Sharing many parts with the earlier 370Z servicing and maintenance remains a doddle and the vendor states the only reason for sale is due to a recent loss of space, so if you're after a cracking performance Z-car that gets A LOT of praise and attention then look no further. 

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Grimsby, Lincolnshire.