The 2.0-liter Nissan CA20 engines were produced from 1981 to 1991 and were used on the Stanza, Bluebird, Prairie, Laurel, Skyline, Cedric and Gloria, the American 200SX and the Australian Pintara. Unlike the CA18, the 2.0-liter family existed only in single-cam versions.
The family includes the carburetor CA20S, the injected CA20E (some versions with two spark plugs per cylinder, NAPS-X) and the LPG CA20P for taxis. All versions have a cast-iron block with a bore of 84.5 mm and a stroke of 88 mm, an 8-valve head and a timing belt. Output ranges from 82 to 110 hp.
CA family: CA16DE, CA18, CA20.
Specifications
| Production years | 1981-1991 |
| Displacement, cc | 1974 |
| Fuel system | carburetor / injector |
| Power output, hp | 82 – 110 |
| Torque output, Nm | 149 – 160 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 84.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 88 |
| Features | SOHC |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Fuel type | petrol / LPG |
The engine was installed on:
- Nissan Stanza T11 in 1982 – 1986, Stanza T12 in 1986 – 1990;
- Nissan Bluebird U11 in 1985 – 1990, Bluebird U12 in 1987 – 1989;
- Nissan Prairie M10 in 1982 – 1988;
- Nissan Laurel C32 in 1984 – 1989;
- Nissan Skyline R31 in 1985 – 1989;
- Nissan Cedric Y30 in 1983 – 1987, Cedric Y31 in 1987 – 1991 (LPG version);
- Nissan Gloria Y30 in 1983 – 1987, Gloria Y31 in 1987 – 1991 (LPG version);
- Nissan 200SX S12 in 1984 – 1988 (USA);
- Nissan Pintara U12 in 1986 – 1992 (Australia).
Frequently asked questions about the Nissan CA20
How much power does the Nissan CA20 make?
The Nissan CA20 develops 82 - 110 hp and 149 - 160 Nm of torque.
Does the Nissan CA20 have a timing belt or chain?
The Nissan CA20 uses a timing belt.
Is the Nissan CA20 turbocharged?
No, the Nissan CA20 is naturally aspirated.
What cars was the Nissan CA20 installed on?
Nissan Stanza T11 in 1982 - 1986, Stanza T12 in 1986 - 1990; Nissan Bluebird U11 in 1985 - 1990, Bluebird U12 in 1987 - 1989; Nissan Prairie M10 in 1982 - 1988; Nissan Laurel C32 in 1984 - 1989; Nissan Skyline R31 in 1985 - 1989; Nissan Cedric Y30 in 1983 - 1987, Cedric Y31 in 1987 - 1991 (LPG version) and 3 more (see the full list above).
What engines are related to the Nissan CA20?
CA family: CA18.
