Nissan Z Kaze concept revealed
One-off concept combines a T-top roof with period-inspired tuner modificationsThe News
Nissan has unveiled the Z Kaze concept at the 2026 ZCON convention in Arizona, reworking the current Z coupe with a custom T-top roof and a series of modifications inspired by Japanese tuner cars from the 1990s. The concept is a one-off build developed by Nissan North America and is not planned for production.
The Key Details
- T-top roof fitted to current Nissan Z coupe
- Pacific Teal paint inspired by 1990s tuner culture
- Restored NISMO LMGT2 alloy wheels
- GReddy intake, intercooler and exhaust upgrades
- Concept will not enter production
The Finer Details
The defining feature of the Z Kaze concept is its custom T-top roof, a nod to earlier generations of Nissan's Z car that were offered with removable roof panels.
Beyond the roof conversion, the concept adopts a vented carbon-fibre bonnet, wider guards and a carbon-fibre body kit.
Nissan has finished the car in Pacific Teal and fitted genuine 18-inch NISMO LMGT2 wheels, which are no longer in production and were sourced and restored specifically for the project.
The interior features white leather-appointed seats rather than the darker trim commonly found in concept vehicles.
Carbon-fibre accents are also used throughout the cabin, while Bose headrest speakers aim to improve audio quality with the roof panels removed.
Mechanical changes are relatively modest.
The twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 remains, but gains several aftermarket-style upgrades supplied by Japanese tuning company GReddy, including an intercooler kit, intake system and exhaust.
NISMO suspension components have also been fitted.
The project appears aimed squarely at enthusiasts who grew up around Nissan's 1990s performance-car era, with the wheel choice, colour and tuning parts all referencing a period closely linked to models such as the Skyline GT-R, Silvia and Fairlady Z.
The Road Ahead
Nissan says the Z Kaze is strictly a concept vehicle and will not be offered for sale.
The car will remain on display at ZCON before appearing at the Japanese Classic Car Show in October.
While production is off the table, the concept shows Nissan remains willing to use the Z platform for enthusiast-focused projects, even as performance cars become an increasingly small part of its broader line-up.
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