Together with the aging but talented Nissan GT-R, the upcoming Nissan Z will inject some much-needed excitement into the brand's fairly dowdy lineup. The 400-horsepower coupe made its debut in August last year and, in November, it was revealed that orders for the new Z car would start in January 2022.

As we've passed that point, Nissan fans are obviously eager to hear when the V6-powered two-door will officially arrive. We now potentially know when that will be as a Nissan dealership employee from Mountain View Nissan of Cleveland has spilled the beans on the Z's timeline in a Facebook post that has since been deleted. The post included a slide of a presentation detailing the launch timeline, with production set to commence in March and media drives following in April. A Nissan North America field meeting is set to be held in May and then, finally, sales of the sports car will start in June.

The Nissan Z is a very important car for the brand. Not only will it lend the badge more appeal but it will also take on the talented Toyota Supra. While some may scoff and call it a rebadged BMW, the fact of the matter is that it's a fantastic driving machine. To tempt buyers away from its fiercest rival, Nissan has given the Z gorgeous retro styling, with various details inspired by Z cars of years gone by. The taillights, for example, are a nod to the 300ZX Z32.

But its performance that counts most. To that end, Nissan has employed a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 under the hood, with 400 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. This translates into an estimated 0 to 60 mph time of around four seconds. Even more appealing is the price. While official figures are yet to be released, a company official has said the base model will start at around $40,000.

This must be a bit of a worry for Toyota, as the base model Supra (with a 2.0-liter engine) starts at $43,290. While all Z models will receive the V6, there are a few differences when it comes to the trim levels. Keen drivers will appreciate the Performance model, with its sportier suspension setup, larger brakes, and, importantly, a mechanical limited-slip differential.

Both are available with either a six-speed manual or nine-speed auto 'box, but the Performance gains SynchroRev Match on manual-equipped models and standard launch control with the self-shifter. It's set to be a very interesting duel between the Nissan Z and Toyota Supra, and we can't wait to see the two duke it out for honors when the Z arrives mid-year.