SEMA is built on big ideas and louder follow through, which is why the new Forsberg Racing NISMO GT-Z hits just right. Take the already serious Nissan Z NISMO, layer in a who’s who of performance partners, and let Chris Forsberg’s crew dial the balance. The result is a showpiece that looks ready to go from the convention center straight to pit lane.
The foundation stays true to the street car but the underpinnings are anything but stock. Up front you will find adjustable upper control arms, a strut tower brace, and outer tie rods. The rear is equally comprehensive with adjustable camber, toe, and caster control arms, all supported by NISMO performance sway bars, coilover suspension kits, and subframe bushings at both ends. It is the kind of hardware that lets you chase setup changes with confidence instead of compromises.
Rolling stock is purpose built. Prototype 18 by 10.5 NISMO LM-RS1 wheels wear Yokohama Advan A052 tires in 295/35 front and 315/30 rear sizing. Forged lug nuts and even NISMO valve stem caps complete the look. It is a square jawed stance that promises front end bite and rear end grip when the lap timer starts.
Open the hood and the parts list reads like a greatest hits album for modern Z tuning. Z1 supplies the cold air intake, stainless downpipes, a competition brake kit, and the ducting that keeps those brakes alive in a long session. The big hitters are the VRX70B turbochargers feeding an air to air intercooler kit, backed up by a catch can, a billet oil sandwich plate for the Concept Z oil cooler, a large capacity finned differential cover, and a remote differential cooler. AMS steps in with a high pressure fuel pump and high flow injectors to keep the tune happy at full tilt. A NISMO cat back exhaust handles the exit music.
The aero and cabin are all business. APR Performance brings a GT 250 swan neck wing, front splitter, and canards to plant the car and sharpen the front end at speed. Inside, NISMO harnesses pair with Recaro carbon bucket seats while Paragon provides a cool suit system for the driver. The black, red, and white livery is clean and confident, signaling intent without drowning the Z’s lines in graphics.
None of this is just for photos. Forsberg Racing says the GT-Z is headed for real competition in the 2026 Gridlife Grand Touring Series, which tells you how serious the build is beneath the SEMA lights. That also explains the thoughtful choices that prioritize durability and repeatable performance. Cooling for fluids and brakes, adjustability in the suspension, and known quantities in the fueling and forced induction department are the kinds of decisions that keep a car fast all season.
For fans on the show floor, Nissan’s booth even lets you sample a slice of the experience with a custom Podium 1 racing simulator. It is a clever nod to how Forsberg Racing bridges the worlds of drifting, circuit racing, and sim culture while keeping the Z at the center.
The big takeaway is simple. This GT-Z is more than a parts parade. It is a cohesive package where each upgrade supports the next, turning the Z NISMO into a track tool that looks as focused as it drives. If this is the template, expect to see plenty of Z owners taking notes and plotting their own builds the moment the trailer doors close.
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