Nissan VQ engine

The VQ is a family of V6 24V automobile engines

developed by Nissan with displacements varying from Nissan VQ engine
2.0  L to 4.0  L. It is an aluminum block DOHC 4-valve
(per cylinder) design with aluminum heads. It is fitted with
Nissan's EGI/ECCS sequential multi-point fuel injection
(MPFI) system. Later versions feature various
implementations of variable valve timing and replace
MPFI with direct fuel injection (marketed as NEO-Di).
The VQ series engine was honored by Ward's 10 Best
Engines list almost every year from the list's inception.
The VQ series replaced the VG series of engines.

VQ35DE engine in a Nissan 350Z

1st gen (1994-) Overview

VQ20DE Manufacturer Nissan (Nissan Machinery)

VQ25DE 1st Production 1994–present
VQ30DE Layout
VQ30DET Configuration 60° V6

2nd gen (2000-) Displacement 2.0L

2.4L
VQ23DE (2003-) 2.5L
VQ25DE 2nd gen (2004-) 3.0L
VQ35DE (2000-) 3.5L
VQ40DE 3.7L
3.8L
3th gen 4.0L

VQ25HR Block Aluminum

VQ35HR (2006-) material
VQ37VHR (2008-) Head material Aluminum
Valvetrain DOHC 4 valves x cyl. with
VVT
Chronology
Predecessor Nissan VE engine
Contents
Nissan VG engine
DE series V6 ESL engine
VQ20DE Successor Nissan VR engine
VQ23DE
VQ25DE
VQ25DET
VQ30DE
VQ30DET
 VQ30DETT
VQ35DE
VQ40DE
DD series
VQ25DD
VQ30DD
VQ35DD
VQ38DD
HR series
VQ25HR
VQ35HR
VQ38HR
Production
VHR series
VQ37VHR
See also
References
External link

DE series

VQ20DE

This DOHC 24-valve 2.0 L (1,995 cc) V6 has bore and stroke dimensions of 76 mm × 73.3 mm (2.99 in
×  2.89  in) respectively, along with a compression ratio ranging from 9.5 to 10.0:1. It produces 150  PS
(110  kW; 148  hp) to 160  PS (118  kW; 158  hp) at 6400  rpm and 137 to 145  lb⋅ft (186 to 197  N⋅m) at
4400 rpm (lean burn).

It is fitted to the following vehicles:

1994–2003 Nissan Cefiro A32 and A33

1995–1999 Nissan QX A32
1998–2005 Renault Samsung SM5 KPQ/A32

VQ23DE

The VQ23DE is a 2.3 L (2349 cc) engine equipped with CVTC (Continuously Variable-valve Timing
Control). Bore and stroke are 85 mm × 69 mm (3.35 in × 2.72 in), with a compression ratio of 9.8:1. It
produces 173 PS (127 kW; 171 hp) at 6000 rpm and 166 lb⋅ft (225 N⋅m) at 4400 rpm.

It is fitted to the following vehicles:

2003–2008 Nissan Teana 230JM-J31

Nissan Cefiro (Neo VQ23)
2006–2011 Renault Samsung SM7 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp) (Neo VQ23)
 2008–2011 Renault Safrane 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp)
(Neo VQ23)

VQ25DE

VQ25DE
displacement 2,496 cc
BORE & STROKE 85 mm × 73.3 mm Nissan VQ23DE engine installed
in a 2004 Nissan Teana J31
compression ratio 9.8:1 ~ 10.3:1
produces PS 190 ~ 210 @ 6400rpm
produces hp 187 ~ 207 @ 6400rpm
produces torque (kgf⋅m) 24.06 ~ 26.92 @ ????rpm
produces torque (lb⋅ft) 174 ~ 195 @ ????rpm
produces torque (N⋅m) 236 ~ 264 @ ????rpm

This engine is similar to the VQ20DE, but has a 2.5  L (2,496  cc)
displacement. Bore and stroke are 85  mm ×  73.3  mm (3.35  in
× 2.89 in), with a compression ratio of 9.8 to 10.3:1. It produces 190
to 210  PS (140 to 154  kW; 187 to 207  hp) at 6400  rpm and 174 to
195 lb⋅ft (236 to 264 N⋅m) of torque. Later versions produce 186 PS
(137 kW; 183 hp) at 6000 rpm and 171 lb⋅ft (232 N⋅m) at 3200 rpm.
In some Nissans, this engine was replaced by the QR25DE.

It is fitted to the following vehicles: The VQ25DE engine installed in a

2007 Nissan Elgrand
1994–1998 Nissan Cefiro (A32)
2000–2003 Nissan Cefiro (A33)
1996–1999 Nissan Leopard (FY33)
1997–1999 Nissan Cedric (Y33)
2004–2007 Nissan Fuga (Y50)
2004–2007 Infiniti M (Y50)
2004–2010 Nissan Elgrand (E51)
2008–2011 Nissan Teana (J32)
1998–2005 Renault Samsung SM5 (KPQ/A32)
2010–2019 Renault Samsung SM5 (L43) 178 PS (131 kW; 176 hp)
2010–2019 Renault Latitude (L43) 178 PS (131 kW; 176 hp)

VQ25DET

The VQ25DET is a turbocharged 2.5  L (2,495  cc) engine with CVTC. Bore and stroke are 85  mm
× 73.3 mm (3.35 in × 2.89 in), with a compression ratio of 8.5:1. It produces 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp) at
6400 rpm and 300 lb⋅ft (407 N⋅m) at 3200 rpm.

It is fitted to the following vehicles:

2001–2004 Nissan Stagea 250t RS FOUR V, 250t RX FOUR and AR-X FOUR (NM-35)
 2001– 2004 Autech Axis (NM35)

VQ30DE

VQ30DE
displacement 2,987 cc
BORE & STROKE 93 mm × 73.3 mm
compression ratio 10.0:1
produces PS 193 ~ 227 @ 6400rpm VQ30DE

produces hp 190 ~ 224 @ 6400rpm

produces torque (kgf⋅m) 28.35 ~ 29.98 @ 4400rpm
produces torque (lb⋅ft) 205 ~ 217 @ 4400rpm
produces torque (N⋅m) 278 ~ 294 @ 4400rpm

The 3.0 L (2,987 cc) VQ30DE has a bore and stroke of 93 mm × 73.3 mm (3.66 in × 2.89 in) respectively
with a compression ratio of 10.0:1. It produces 193 PS (142 kW; 190 hp) to 227 PS (167 kW; 224 hp) at
6400 rpm and 205 to 217 lb⋅ft (278 to 294 N⋅m) at 4400 rpm. The VQ30DE was on the Ward's 10 Best
Engines list from 1995 through 2001. It is an aluminum open deck block design with microfinished
internals and a relatively light weight.

An improved version of the VQ30DE is known by the designation VQ30DE-K. The K designation stands
for the Japanese word kaizen which translates to "improvement". The engine was used in the 2000–2001
Nissan Maxima and adds a true dual-runner intake manifold for better high-end performance compared to
some earlier Japanese and Middle-East market versions of this engine (2000-2001 Infiniti I30 models added
an additional fenderwell intake, boosting power to 227 PS (224 hp; 167 kW)). The VQ30DEK produces
227  PS (167  kW; 224  hp). The 1995–1999 US spec VQ30DE was equipped with only a single runner
intake manifold.

It is fitted to the following vehicles:

1994–1998 Nissan Cefiro (A32), 220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp) and 206 lb⋅ft (279 N⋅m)
1995–1999 Nissan QX (A32)
1995–1999 Nissan Maxima (A32), 192 PS (141 kW; 189 hp) and 205 lb⋅ft (278 N⋅m)
1996–1999 Infiniti I30 (A32), 192 PS (141 kW; 189 hp) and 205 lb⋅ft (278 N⋅m)
2000–2001 Nissan Maxima (A33), 225 PS (165 kW; 222 hp) and 217 lb⋅ft (294 N⋅m);
227 PS (167 kW; 224 hp) for Anniversary Edition SE
2000–2001 Infiniti I30 (A33), 230 PS (169 kW; 227 hp) and 217 lb⋅ft (294 N⋅m)
1999–2003 Nissan Bassara U30, 223 PS (164 kW; 220 hp) and 206 lb⋅ft (279 N⋅m)
1998–2003 Nissan Presage U30, 223 PS (164 kW; 220 hp) and 206 lb⋅ft (279 N⋅m)
2002–2004 Dallara SN01, World Series by Nissan

VQ30DET

The 3.0 L (2,987 cc) VQ30DET is a turbocharged version of the VQ30DE. Bore and stroke remain the
same at 93  mm ×  73.3  mm (3.66  in ×  2.89  in) respectively, and it has a compression ratio of 9.0:1. It
produces 270  PS (199  kW; 266  hp) and 271  lb⋅ft (367  N⋅m). From 1998 onwards, it produces 280  PS
(206 kW; 276 hp) at 6000 rpm and 285 lb⋅ft (386 N⋅m) at 3600 rpm.

It is fitted to the following vehicles:

1995–2004 Nissan Gloria Y33, Y34

1995–2004 Nissan Cedric Y33, Y34
1996–1999 Nissan Leopard Y33
1996–2001 Nissan Cima Y33
2001–2007 Nissan Cima F50

VQ30DETT

The twin-turbo VQ30DETT is an engine used only in Nissan's race

cars, primarily in the Super GT (formerly the JGTC). First used on the
Skyline GT-R race cars during the 2002 season, this engine
subsequently powered the Fairlady Z race cars. Homologation rules
allow them to use the VQ30DETT in lieu of the stock VQ35DE. Race
output of this engine is estimated at around 480 PS (353 kW; 473 hp).

The VQ30DETT was replaced in 2007 by the VK45DE for use in the VQ30DETT
Super GT Fairlady Z's and later in the GT-R.

It was utilized in the following vehicles:

2002–2003 Skyline GT-R JGTC race cars (Non-Production)

2004 Fairlady Z JGTC race cars (Non-Production)
2005–2006 Fairlady Z Super GT race cars (Non-Production)

VQ35DE

VQ35DE
displacement 3,498 cc
BORE & STROKE 95.5 mm × 81.4 mm
compression ratio ???:1
produces PS 231 ~ 304 @ ????rpm
produces hp 228 ~ 300 @ ????rpm
produces torque (kgf⋅m) 34.05 ~ 37.83 @ ????rpm
produces torque (lb⋅ft) 246 ~ 274 @ ????rpm
produces torque (N⋅m) 334 ~ 371 @ ????rpm

The 3.5 L (3,498 cc) VQ35DE is used in many modern Nissan vehicles. Bore and stroke are 95.5  mm
×  81.4  mm (3.76  in ×  3.20  in). It uses a similar block design to the VQ30DE, but adds variable valve
timing (CVTCS). It produces from 231 to 304 PS (170 to 224 kW; 228 to 300 hp) of power and 246 to
274 lb⋅ft (334 to 371 N⋅m) of torque depending on the application.
The VQ35DE is built in Iwaki and Decherd, TN. It was on the Ward's
10 Best Engines list from 2002 through to 2007 and again in 2016.
It
features forged steel connecting rods, a microfinished one-piece forged
crankshaft, and Nissan's nylon intake manifold technology. It has low-
friction molybdenum-coated pistons and the intake is a high-flow
tuned induction system. Since its inception Nissan has improved upon
the VQ35DE with changes keeping it an efficient class leading V6
engine. The engine was updated in 2005 as the VQ35HR (Hight-
Rev). It included exhaust timing, a higher rev limit, as well as minor A VQ35DE engine shown here in
internal upgrades boosting the output to 313 horsepower. a 2007 Nissan Maxima.

A modified version of the VQ35DE, called the S1, is produced by

Nismo (Nissan's motorsports and performance division) for the
Fairlady Z S-Tune GT. It produces 300  PS (221  kW; 296  hp) at
7,200 rpm, a higher rev-limit than that of the original VQ35DE.

The VQ35DE is fitted to the following vehicles:

Cylinder head of VQ35DE

North American

Years Model Power output

Nissan
2001–2004 240 hp (179 kW; 243 PS)
Pathfinder
Nissan 260 to 284 hp (194 to 212 kW; 264 to
2013–2016
Pathfinder 288 PS)
2001–2003 Infiniti QX4 240 hp (179 kW; 243 PS)
2001–2004 Infiniti I35 255 hp (190 kW; 259 PS)
240 to 270 hp (179 to 201 kW; 243 to
2002–2018 Nissan Altima
274 PS)
2002– 255 to 300 hp (190 to 224 kW; 259 to
Nissan Maxima
present 304 PS)
287 to 300 hp (214 to 224 kW; 291 to
2002–2006 Nissan 350Z
304 PS)
Infiniti G35 280 to 298 hp (209 to 222 kW; 284 to
2002–2007
Coupe 302 PS)
Infiniti G35 260 to 298 hp (194 to 222 kW; 264 to
2002–2006
Sedan 302 PS)
2002–2008 Infiniti FX35 280 hp (209 kW; 284 PS)
2002– Nissan Murano 240 to 265 hp (179 to 198 kW; 243 to
present (Z50) 269 PS)
235 to 260 hp (175 to 194 kW; 238 to
2003–2016 Nissan Quest
264 PS)
275 to 280 hp (205 to 209 kW; 279 to
2004–2008 Infiniti M35
284 PS)
2012–2013 Infiniti JX35 265 hp (198 kW; 269 PS)
265 to 295 hp (198 to 220 kW; 269 to
2013–2016 Infiniti QX60
299 PS)
JDM and other markets

Years Model Power output

2000–
Nissan Elgrand 240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp)
present
2001–2007 Nissan Stagea 272 PS (200 kW; 268 hp) and above
2001–2009 Renault Vel Satis 241 PS (177 kW; 238 hp)
2002–2007 Nissan Skyline (V35) 272 PS (200 kW; 268 hp) and above
2003–
Nissan Teana/Cefiro (350JM-J31) 231 PS (170 kW; 228 hp)
present
2003–2009 Nissan Presage 231 hp (172 kW; 234 PS)
2003–2014 Renault Espace 241 PS (177 kW; 238 hp)
Tatuus Formula V6, Formula Renault V6
2003–2004 370 hp (276 kW; 375 PS)
Eurocup
2004–2007 Nissan Fuga 350 GT 300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp)
300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp) (VQ35DE S1
2005–2006 Nismo Fairlady Z S-Tune GT
engine)
2005–2007 Dallara T05, World Series by Renault 425 PS (313 kW; 419 hp)
2006–2020 Renault Samsung SM7 217 PS (160 kW; 214 hp) (Neo VQ35)
2008–2015 Renault Laguna Coupé 241 PS (177 kW; 238 hp)
2008–2011 Dallara T08, World Series by Renault 425 PS (313 kW; 419 hp)
2009 Renault Mégane Trophy 331 PS (243 kW; 326 hp)
2010–2015 Renault Latitude 253 PS (186 kW; 250 hp)
2012 Alpine A110-50 400 PS (294 kW; 395 hp)
2012–
Dallara T12, World Series by Renault 490 PS (360 kW; 483 hp)
present

VQ40DE

The VQ40DE is a 4.0 L (3,954 cc) longer stroke variant of the VQ35DE. Bore and stroke are 95.5 mm
× 92 mm (3.76 in × 3.62 in). Compression ratio is 9.7:1

Improvements include continuously variable valve timing, variable intake system, silent timing chain,
hollow and lighter camshafts and friction reduction (microfinished surfaces, moly coated pistons). It is port
fuel injected with platinum-tipped spark plugs. It produces 261 to 275 hp (195 to 205 kW; 265 to 279 PS)
at 5600 rpm and 281 to 288 lb⋅ft (381 to 390 N⋅m) at 4000 rpm.

It is fitted to the following vehicles:

 Years Model Power output Torque
Nissan
2005– 268 hp (200 kW; 285 lb⋅ft (386 N⋅m)
Frontier
2019 272 PS) at 5600 rpm at 4000 rpm
(D40)
2005– Nissan 271 hp (202 kW; 294 lb⋅ft (399 N⋅m)
2015 Xterra 275 PS) at 5600 rpm at 4000 rpm
2005– Nissan 269 hp (201 kW; 290 lb⋅ft (393 N⋅m)
2012 Pathfinder 273 PS) at 5600 rpm at 4000 rpm
2009– Suzuki 276 hp (206 kW; 283 lb⋅ft (384 N⋅m)
2013 Equator 280 PS) at 5600 rpm at 4000 rpm
2012– Nissan 270 hp (201 kW; 291 lb⋅ft (395 N⋅m)
2021 NV1500 274 PS) at 5600 rpm at 4000 rpm
2012– Nissan 271 hp (202 kW; 282 lb⋅ft (382 N⋅m)
2021 NV2500 HD 275 PS) at 5600 rpm at 4000 rpm
VQ40DE
2012– Nissan NV 269 hp (201 kW; 294 lb⋅ft (399 N⋅m)
2021 Passenger 273 PS) at 5600 rpm at 4000 rpm
2017– Nissan 275 hp (205 kW; 291 lb⋅ft (395 N⋅m)
present Patrol 279 PS) at 5600 rpm at 4000 rpm

DD series
The DD series is a variant of the DE series engines with direct fuel injection (NEO-Di) and eVTC
(electronically controlled continuously variable valve timing).

VQ25DD

The 2.5  L (2,495  cc) engine has Bore and stroke of 85  mm and
73.3  mm respectively, with a compression ratio of 11 to 11.3:1. It
produces 209.9 PS (154.4 kW; 207.0 hp) to 215 PS (158 kW; 212 hp)
at 6400 rpm and 195 to 199 lb⋅ft (264 to 270 N⋅m) at 4400 rpm.

It is fitted to the following vehicles:

1999–2002 Nissan Cefiro A33, 209.9 PS (154.4 kW;

207.0 hp) (JDM)
1999–2004 Nissan Cedric/Nissan Gloria VQ25DD

2001–2006 Nissan Skyline V35, 215 PS (158 kW; 212 hp)

2001–2007 Nissan Stagea M35, 215 PS (158 kW; 212 hp)

VQ30DD

The 3.0  L (2,987  cc) engine has Bore and stroke of 93  mm and 73.3  mm, with a compression ratio of
11.0:1. It produces 231.54 PS (170.30 kW; 228.37 hp) to 258.78 PS (190.33 kW; 255.24 hp) at 6400 rpm
and 217 to 239 lb⋅ft (294 to 324 N⋅m) at 3600 rpm.

It is fitted to the following vehicles:

 1997–1999 Nissan Leopard Y33 231 PS (170 kW; 228 hp) and 217 lb⋅ft (294 N⋅m)
1999–2004 Nissan Cedric Y34
1999–2004 Nissan Gloria Y34 245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp) and 228 lb⋅ft (309 N⋅m)
2001–2004 Nissan Skyline V35
2001–2004 Nissan Stagea M35 258.78 PS (190.33 kW; 255.24 hp) and 239 lb⋅ft (324 N⋅m)

VQ35DD

A larger 3.5L with direct-injection is released for 2017 model year.

It is fitted to the following vehicles:

2017–present Nissan Pathfinder (284 hp)

2017–present Infiniti QX60 (295 hp)

VQ38DD

A 3.8 L version with direct-injection is released for 2020 model year.

It is fitted to the following vehicles:

2020–present Nissan Frontier (310 hp)

HR series

VQ25HR

VQ25HR
displacement 2,496 cc
redline 7,500 rpm
BORE & STROKE 85 mm × 73.3 mm
compression ratio 10.3:1
produces PS 235 @ 6,800 rpm
produces hp 232 @ 6,800 rpm
produces torque (kgf⋅m) 26.82 @ 4,800 rpm
produces torque (lb⋅ft) 194 @ 4,800 rpm
produces torque (N⋅m) 263 @ 4,800 rpm

The 2.5  L VQ25HR (for "High Revolution" or "High Response") is only offered on longitudinally-
mounted engine vehicles which tend to be rear wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Bore and stroke are 85 mm
× 73.3 mm (3.35 in × 2.89 in), with a compression ratio of 10.3:1. It produces 221–228 PS (163–168 kW;
218–225 hp) at 6,800 rpm and 194 lb⋅ft (263 N⋅m) at 4,800 rpm. It has dual CVTC for both intake and
exhaust, microfinished camshafts and a redline of 7,500 rpm.

It is fitted to the following vehicles:

 Years Model Power output
2006–2012 Nissan Skyline V36 250GT Sedan 229 PS (168 kW; 226 hp)
2006–2012 Nissan Fuga 250GT 223 PS (164 kW; 220 hp)
2006–2012 Infiniti M V6 M25 Sedan 218 hp (163 kW; 221 PS)
2010–2012 Infiniti EX J50 EX25 Crossover SUV 222 PS (163 kW; 219 hp)
2011–2012 Infiniti G25 Sedan 218 hp (163 kW; 221 PS)
2012 Mitsubishi Proudia 250 VIP 223 PS (164 kW; 220 hp)

VQ35HR

VQ35HR
displacement 3,498 cc
redline 7,500 rpm
BORE & STROKE 95.5 mm × 81.4 mm
compression ratio 10.6:1
produces HP 302 ~ 311 @ 6,800 rpm
produces torque (kgf⋅m) 34.9 ~ 36.5 @ 4,800 rpm

The VQ35HR engine was first seen in the US with the introduction of
the updated 2007 G35 Sedan model, which debuted in August 2006.
Nissan updated the VQ line with the addition of the 3.5 L VQ35HR
(for "High Revolution"). It produces 315  PS (232  kW; 311  hp) (US
market: 306  hp (228  kW; 310  PS) using the revised SAE certified
power benchmark) at 6,800 rpm and 37 kg⋅m (363 N⋅m; 268 lb⋅ft) at
4,800 rpm, using a compression ratio of 10.6:1. As of 2009, the Infiniti
EX35 produces 297  hp (221  kW; 301  PS) and the same torque VQ35HR
presumably due to tighter regulations. It has NDIS (Nissan Direct
Ignition System) and CVTC with hydraulic actuation on the intake
cam and electromagnetic on the exhaust cam. Redline is 7,600 rpm. Reportedly over 80% of the internal
components were redesigned or strengthened to handle an increased RPM range sporting a lofty 7,600 rpm
redline. A new dual-path intake (two air cleaners, throttle bodies, etc.) lowers intake tract restriction by 18
percent and new equal-length exhaust manifolds lead into mufflers that are 25 percent more free-flowing
for all around better airflow. The electrically actuated variable valve timing on the exhaust cams to broaden
the torque curve is new over the "DE" engine. The new engine block retained the same bore and stroke,
but the connecting rods were lengthened and the block deck was raised by 8.4 mm to reduce piston side-
loads. This modification, along with the use of larger crank bearings with main bearing caps reinforced by a
rigid ladder-type main cap girdle to allow the engine reliably rev to 7600 rpm. With an increase in
compression ratio from 10.3:1 to 10.6:1 these changes add 6 more horsepower (306 hp (228 kW) total +
3 hp ram air effect not measured by SAE testing = 309 hp (230 kW)). Peak torque is up 8 pound-feet from
the older "DE" engine, 260  lb⋅ft (353  N⋅m) vs 268  lb⋅ft (363  N⋅m) and the torque curve is higher and
flatter across most of the rpm range, and especially in the lower rpm range. The VQ35HR was utilized in
rear-wheel-drive platforms while the VQ35DE continued to power Nissan's front-wheel-drive vehicles. In
2010, Nissan introduced a hybrid version of the VQ35HR, pairing the engine to a lithium-ion battery pack.

The VQ35HR fitted to the following vehicles:

 Years Model Power output
2007–
Infiniti G35 306 hp (228 kW; 310 PS)
2008
Nissan
2007– Skyline V36
308 hp (230 kW; 312 PS)
2008 350GT
Sedan
Hybrid VQ35HR
313 hp (233 kW; 317 PS); US Market using
2007–
Nissan 350Z revised SAE certified power benchmark -
2008
306 hp (228 kW; 310 PS)
2006– Nissan Fuga
308 hp (230 kW; 312 PS)
2008 350 GT
Infiniti EX35
2008–
Crossover 297 hp (221 kW; 301 PS)
2012
SUV
Infiniti FX35
2009–
Crossover 303 hp (226 kW; 307 PS)
2012
SUV
2009–
Infiniti M35 303 hp (226 kW; 307 PS)
2010
2011– Engine: 302 hp (225 kW; 306 PS), Combined:
Infiniti M35h
2013 360 hp (268 kW; 365 PS)
2010– Nissan Fuga
Combined: 360 hp (268 kW; 365 PS)
present Hybrid
2012–
Nissan Cima Combined: 360 hp (268 kW; 365 PS)
present
2012– Mitsubishi
Combined: 360 hp (268 kW; 365 PS)
2016 Dignity
2014– Infiniti Q50
Combined: 360 hp (268 kW; 365 PS)
2018 Hybrid
2014– Infiniti Q70
Combined: 360 hp (268 kW; 365 PS)
2019 Hybrid

VQ38HR

By 2007, Nissan's ambition to increase the competitiveness of the Z33 chassis in Super Taikyu racing
resulted in the development of a larger displacement engine based on the original VQ35HR Block. The end
result was the VQ38HR powered Nismo Type 380RS-C which went on to dominate ST class 1 racing.
The 3.8-liter racing engine in the 380RS-C develops maximum power of more than 294  kW (394  hp;
400  PS), and maximum torque of 421  N⋅m (311  lb⋅ft).[1] In order to use this new engine in Super GT
GT500, limited numbers of the engine were reproduced in the street-legal Fairlady Z Nismo Type 380RS.
The VQ38HR engine mounted in the 380RS is a detuned, street version of the racing engine used in the
380RS-C. The engine displacement remains the same, while the intake manifold and exhaust, air-fuel ratio,
ignition timing, VTC and other specs have been optimized for street use. The engine produces maximum
power of 257  kW (345  hp; 349  PS) at 7200 rpm, and maximum torque of 397  N⋅m (293  lb⋅ft) at 4800
rpm.[2]

The VQ38HR fitted to the following vehicles:

 2007–2008 Nissan Fairlady Z Version Nismo Type 380RS-C
2007–2008 Nissan Fairlady Z Version Nismo Type 380RS

Production

The VQ35HR and VQ25HR engines were built at Nissan's Iwaki Plant in Fukushima Prefecture.[3][4]

VHR series
The VHR series is a variation of the VQ-HR engine series with Nissan's VVEL (Variable Valve Event and
Lift).

VQ37VHR

VQ37VHR
displacement 3,696 cc
redline 7,500 rpm
BORE & STROKE 95.5 mm × 86 mm
compression ratio 11.0:1
produces PS 337 @ 7,000 rpm VQ37VHR
produces hp 332 @ 7,000 rpm
produces torque (kgf⋅m) 37.32 @ 5,200 rpm
produces torque (lb⋅ft) 270 @ 5,200 rpm
produces torque (N⋅m) 366 @ 5,200 rpm

It was the first production engine from Nissan using VVEL.

It has a compression ratio of 11.0:1, with a displacement of 3.7 L; 225.5 cu in (3,696 cc), thanks to a bore x
stroke of 95.5 mm × 86 mm (3.76 in × 3.39 in) and a redline of 7,500 rpm.
It is rated at 332 bhp (337 PS; 248 kW) at 7,000 rpm and 270 lb⋅ft (366 N⋅m) of torque at 5,200 rpm, and
up to 350 bhp (355 PS; 261 kW) at 7,400 rpm and 276 lb⋅ft (374 N⋅m) of torque at 5,200 rpm.

Although the engine VQ37VHR gains only 2  lb⋅ft (3  N⋅m) and 8  lb⋅ft (11  N⋅m) in the Nissan 370Z
Nismo, torque over the VQ35HR and this higher torque arrives at 5,200 rpm vs 4,800 rpm in the
VQ35HR, the torque curve itself is improved and flattened via VVEL variable valve timing for better
throttle response and low rpm torque.

It is fitted into the following vehicles:

 Years Model Power output
2008–2013 Infiniti G37 Coupe 330 hp (246 kW; 335 PS)
2008–2014 Nissan Skyline V36 370 GT Coupe 330 hp (246 kW; 335 PS)
2009–2014 Infiniti G37 Sedan 328 hp (245 kW; 333 PS)
2009–2014 Nissan Skyline V36 370 GT Sedan 328 hp (245 kW; 333 PS)
2009–2013 Infiniti G37 Convertible 325 hp (242 kW; 330 PS)
2009–present Nissan Fuga 370GT 328 hp (245 kW; 333 PS)
2009–2013 Infiniti FX37 325 hp (242 kW; 330 PS)
2009–2013 Infiniti EX37 325 hp (242 kW; 330 PS)
2009–2020 Nissan 370Z/Fairlady Z 332 hp (248 kW; 337 PS)
2009–2020 Nismo 370Z NISMO 350 hp (261 kW; 355 PS)
2011–2013 Infiniti M37 330 hp (246 kW; 335 PS)
2011–2016 Infiniti IPL G37 Coupe 348 hp (260 kW; 353 PS)
2012–2016 Mitsubishi Proudia 370GT 328 hp (245 kW; 333 PS)
2013 Infiniti IPL G37 Convertible 343 hp (256 kW; 348 PS)
2015 Infiniti Q40 Sedan 328 hp (245 kW; 333 PS)
2014–2015 Infiniti Q50 Sedan 328 hp (245 kW; 333 PS)
2014–2016 Infiniti Q60 Coupé 330 to 348 hp (246 to 260 kW; 335 to 353 PS)
2014–2015 Infiniti Q60 Convertible 325 to 343 hp (242 to 256 kW; 330 to 348 PS)
2014–2019 Infiniti Q70 330 hp (246 kW; 335 PS)
2014–2017 Infiniti QX50 325 hp (242 kW; 330 PS)
2014–2017 Infiniti QX70 325 hp (242 kW; 330 PS)

See also
List of Nissan engines
World series by Nissan

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External link
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