Since 1977, one dealership in Waukesha, WI, has become synonymous with providing exceptional, hassle-free sales, financing, and servicing of Nissan high-performance cars, SUVs, and trucks. It’s a dealership long regarded as the go-to location for those wanting their Nissan sports car serviced by a factory-certified Nissan service center with expert mechanics and master technicians. That dealership is Boucher Nissan Waukesha.
From the always-impressive and forever reliable SUV lineup that includes the handsomely styled Nissan Rogue, Murano, Pathfinder, and Armada, to the outstanding fuel-efficiency of the Nissan Versa and Sentra, to the exceptional handling and superior performance of the Nissan Altima, Boucher Nissan Waukesha customers have plenty of new and certified pre-owned Nissans to choose from.
As impressive as our lineup is, it’s often the Nissan Z and Nissan GT-R that invariably catch everyone’s attention. So, what can you expect from either of these Nissan sports car models?
Meet Nissan’s Performance Cars:
From its humble introduction in 1969 to today, few traditional sports cars have captured the imagination of sports-car enthusiasts quite like the Nissan Z. For over 50 years, this two-seater has been the must-have sports coupe, balancing exceptional handling and performance with spirited acceleration and out-of-this-world maneuverability.
The Nissan Z is your classic RWD sports car with performance to match its incredible aerodynamic, head-turning style. That exterior doesn’t just look fast, it provides instant excitement from its 19-inch Bronze-Rays wheels, perfect lines, and carbon-fiber rear spoiler.
Today’s Nissan Z comes with a 3-liter twin-turbocharged V6 capable of producing an incredible 400 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque while generating an impressive 0 to 60 of 4.5 seconds for manual transmission and 4.3 seconds for automatic transmissions.
This incredible powertrain is combined with a sports-tuned suspension that includes an independent double-wishbone suspension alongside a multi-link rear suspension. However, it’s not just about pure speed and acceleration. The Nissan Z has numerous driver-focused features that make every moment spent inside an absolute dream.
A standard 8-inch digital touchscreen with navigation and entertainment is combined with a well-designed and perfectly-positioned center stack. The driver-focused cockpit provides the driver with an easy-to-interpret 12.3-inch digital horizontal instrument panel with multiple driver-select modes.
Finally, an 8-speaker, Bose® Premium sound system is combined with a GT-R-inspired steering wheel, exceptionally comfortable seating, and numerous driver-assistance features. It’s no wonder the Nissan Z took home the JD Power Best In Class Residual Value award in 2025.
Whereas the Nissan Z is largely considered your classic sports car, the Nissan GT-R is a supercar. With its wide stance and low ground clearance, coupled with an incredibly impressive front fascia that combines deep air intakes and a prominent and imposing grille, this is as close to a race-ready sports car as you can find.
Whereas the Nissan Z is a more than impressive sports car, the Nissan GT-R takes it up a notch with a lightweight but exceptionally rigid frame comprising steel, aluminum, and carbon fiber. This structure is combined with a double-wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension, both well-equipped with Bilstein DampTronic® adaptive dampers.
So, how fast is the Nissan GT-R? Capable of achieving a 0 to 60 in approximately 2.9 seconds, the Nissan GT-R is powered by a 3.8-liter Twin-Turbocharged V6 that generates an astonishing 565 horsepower and 467 pound-feet of torque.
While the Nissan GT-R’s primary design focus is to accentuate a race-ready sports car with exceptional speed and handling, it doesn’t skip out on interior features and amenities. An 8-inch multifunctional digital display offers easy-touch features for navigation and entertainment. This is combined with a cabin-wide 11-speaker Bose® Premium sound system and whisper-quiet active noise cancellation technology.
The remaining interior features include an 8-inch digital instrument panel, numerous driver-focused displays, an easy-tilt steering wheel with paddle shifters, and ultra-comfortable seating with high-end fabrics and materials.
With its incredible speed, crisp handling, fantastic styling, and impressive aerodynamics, this is one high-performance sports car you must test drive to believe.
At Boucher Nissan Waukesha, we know that deciding between either of these dream cars is by no means easy. Each provides an exceptional driving experience while offering outstanding performance and handling. Deciding between both ultimately comes down to taking both for a test drive and working with our sales and finance team to help you define a payment plan you can afford.
If you would like to take either of these Nissan high-performance cars for a test drive, call our sales team or contact us online.
