The 2026 Nissan Z for Sale in Skokie.

Starting MSRP runs from $42,970 for the Sport to $65,750 for the NISMO, before the $1,295 destination charge. The Performance grade starts at $52,970, and the limited Heritage Edition (Performance plus the Heritage package) is $55,910. Call us for current allocation and any offers on the grade you want.

Yes — the Z uses Nissan’s VR30DDTT 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6. Sport, Performance, and Heritage make 400 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque; the NISMO is tuned to 420 horsepower and 384 lb-ft. It’s the most powerful standard Z Nissan has built.

It does. A six-speed manual with an EXEDY clutch is standard on Sport and Performance, with SynchroRev Match rev-matching on the Performance. Prefer two pedals? A nine-speed automatic with paddle shifters and Launch Control is available, and the NISMO comes exclusively with a NISMO-tuned automatic.

Sport is the pure starting point: 400 hp, 18″ wheels, an 8″ screen. Performance adds a mechanical limited-slip differential, 19″ RAYS forged wheels, bigger Akebono brakes, heated leather seats, and a 9″ nav screen with Bose. NISMO is the track flagship — 420 hp, NISMO-tuned suspension and brakes, Recaro seats, and aero bodywork.

It’s a new-for-2026 tribute to the 1990s 300ZX (the “Z32″), built only on the Performance grade and limited to 500 cars. It adds Midnight Purple paint, bronze 19” RAYS wheels, a carbon-fiber rear spoiler with a “Twin Turbo” badge, bronze body graphics, and unique interior trim. If you want one, call early — allocation is tight.

The Z is rear-wheel drive on summer performance tires — it’s built for clear roads, not deep snow, and we’ll always tell you that honestly. Most Chicago-area Z owners drive it spring through fall and either store it for winter or fit a set of dedicated winter tires and wheels. Ask our team and we’ll walk you through what works for your driving.

Independent testing puts the 400-hp Z at about 4.5 seconds to 60 mph with the manual and roughly 4.3 seconds with the automatic. The 420-hp NISMO is quicker still, in the high-3-second range. Final numbers vary with conditions — come drive one and feel it for yourself.

For the money, it’s one of the few true rear-drive sports cars left with a twin-turbo six and an available manual. It was a North American Car of the Year finalist, and reviewers consistently praise its power and value. For a driver who wants engagement over a commuter appliance, it’s an easy car to love.

The Z’s VR30 twin-turbo V6 is a proven engine shared across Nissan and INFINITI performance models, and Nissan now ranks at the top of J.D. Power’s initial-quality study. With regular maintenance — especially fluids and tires — a well-kept Z can run well past 150,000 miles. Our Premium Plan helps you stay on top of that service.

Yes. We work with a network of lenders, including options for bad or no credit. You can get pre-approved online with no impact to your credit score before you ever visit.

Every new Z includes a 36-month/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 60-month/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, plus 36 months of roadside assistance. Ask us about adding our Premium Plan for lifetime synthetic oil changes and tire rotations.

We stock Z grades and colors at our Skokie showroom, minutes from Evanston, Niles, and Chicago’s North Side. Because the Z is a low-volume sports car, a specific NISMO or Heritage Edition can take time — if we don’t have your exact car, we’ll work to locate it, often within 48 hours.