Nissan Will Reveal the Production Z on August 17

Nissan revealed Thursday it plans to launch the production version of its upcoming Z sports car in New York on August 17. The car, which we've already seen in prototype form, is expected to have a twin-turbo V-6 power plant, a manual transmission, and send power to the rear wheels.

The company did not release any additional details about the Z other than its reveal date, though we already know a good deal of what to expect. The engine, likely a version of the power plant currently found in the Infiniti Q60, will make more than 332 horsepower; we're expecting a number closer to 400. Like the prototype, we expect the production Z to retain its rear-drive layout. It'll have a manual transmission as standard, with an available automatic with paddle shifters.