New Stick-Shift Nissan Z NISMO Starts Under $69KNissanNissan has announced pricing for the 2027-model-year Z, with the new manual-equipped NISMO starting at $68,505.Every Z offers the stick shift or the nine-speed automatic for the same price; the Sport and Performance trims start at $45,725 and $55,725, respectively.With its chief rival, the Toyota Supra, now dead, the Z's closest alternatives that offer a DIY gearbox are the BMW M2 and Ford Mustang.Now that Nissan's GT-R nameplate is buried in the graveyard near the company's HQ in Yokohama, Japan, the Z is the brand's lone sports car. Not only is the breed dying, with the BMW Z4 and Toyota Supra both joining the R35 at the eternal drive-in in the sky, but many of the sports cars that remain are losing the manual transmission. Thankfully, Nissan is fighting the good fight by actually adding a pedal to the track-focused Z NISMO, and now we know how much it costs too.NissanNissan has released pricing for the entire 2027 Z family, with every trim level now costing $1460 more than before. But just like before, Nissan doesn't make you pay more for picking the six-speed manual or the nine-speed automatic. That means you can get a stick-shift Z Sport for $45,725, or drop another $10,000 for the Performance, which now starts at $55,725. Both coupes feature a 400-hp twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6, but the pricier model has upgrades such as better brakes, forged 19-inch RAYS wheels, upgraded dampers, and a limited-slip rear diff.AdvertisementAdvertisementIf you want to step up to the 420-hp NISMO, you'll have to shell out $68,505. It's worth noting that Nissan didn't just shoehorn a DIY gearbox into the NISMO; its engineers had to make thoughtful changes, and they also installed an upgraded set of front brakes.NissanWith the 2027 Nissan Z now rolling into dealerships, it's worth surveying the landscape of alternatives that offer a manual transmission. Well, that didn't take long. If you're looking for something you can shift yourself and has two doors, rear-wheel drive, and over 228 horsepower (sorry, Mazda Miata and Toyota GR86/Subaru BRZ), that leaves the BMW M2 that starts at $69,550 and the Ford Mustang GT that starts at $48,795.➡️ Skip the lot. Let Car and Driver help you find your next car.Shop New Cars Shop Used CarsYou Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029
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