Nissan’s 3.0-litre VR30DDTT engine (or VR30 for short) was first introduced in 2015 as the main powertrain for luxury brand Infiniti’s latest line of mid-size models. This twin-turbocharged petrol engine is available in 300 or 400 hp versions.
The VR family also includes an internal combustion engine: VR38DETT.
The engine was installed on:
- Infiniti Q50 1 (V37) in 2016 – …;
- Infiniti Q60 2 (CV37) in 2016 – …;
- Nissan 400Z 7 (Z34) in 2022 – …;
- Nissan Skyline 13 (V37) in 2019 – …
Specifications
| Start of production | 2015 |
| Displacement, cc | 2997 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 300 400 |
| Torque output, Nm | 400 475 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 86 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86 |
| Compression ratio | 10.3 |
| Features | Twin-Turbo |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | at inlet and outlet |
| Turbocharging | two Garrett MGT1446 |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.4 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Infiniti Q50 2017) — city — highway — combined |
13.3 7.0 9.3 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~200 000 |
| Weight, kg | 195 |
Disadvantages of the VR30DDTT engine
- While the engine is brand new and most of its problems are treated by flashing;
- The forums described several cases of sudden ignition of the motor.
