Nissan VR engine


The VR is a series of twin-turbo DOHC V6 automobile engines from Nissan with displacements varying from. An evolution of the widely successful VQ series, it also draws on developments from the VRH, JGTC, and Nissan R390 GT1 Le Mans racing engines.

DDTT series

VR30DDTT

Announced by Infiniti on December 15, 2015 the VR30DDTT was first made available in the Infiniti Q50 sedan, followed by the Infiniti Q60 coupé a year later. Both platforms come in a version. It is on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 2017 and 2018.
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YearsModelPower output
2016-presentInfiniti Q50
2017-presentInfiniti Q60
2019-presentNissan Skyline

Production

Production of the VR30DDTT engine began in 2016 at the powertrain plant in Iwaki, Fukushima, Japan.

DETT series

VR38DETT

Designated the VR38DETT by Nissan, the engine is currently used in the 2007-present Nissan GT-R and the limited production Nissan Juke-R.
The VR38DETT features 24 valves controlled by dual overhead camshafts with variable valve timing on the intake only. The block is cast aluminium with plasma-sprayed cylinder liner bores. This coating provides a hard protective layer for the piston rings to slide on as the piston moves up and down during its power cycle. The turbine housings for the two IHI turbochargers are integrated into the exhaust manifolds to decrease weight and bolster vehicle balance. The engine also features a pressurized lubrication system controlled thermostatically.
The VR38DETT is equipped with a feedback control system that changes air fuel ratio depending on the engine load which has a significant effect on reducing the fuel consumption.
Fully equipped with the first set of catalytic converters, turbos, all of the engine driven accessories, front differential assembly, and turbo outlet pipes, the engine weighs.
Other pertinent features of the VR38DETT include:
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VR38DETT NISMO Engine Tuning Menu Concept (2016)

It is a version of VR38DETT engine used in Nissan GT-R, with GT3-spec camshaft, connecting rod and connecting rod bolt, intercooler, intercooler piping, turbocharger, NISMO 1st and 2nd catalyzers, titanium muffler.
The engine was unveiled in 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon.

Production

The engines are hand built by only four specially trained mechanics called "Takumi Craftsmens" on a special line at Nissan's Yokohama plant and their names are badged on every GT-R engine. The cars are built at their Tochigi plant on a shared production line.

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