The 3.5-liter Nissan VR35DDTT twin-turbo V6 was introduced in 2024 for the new Infiniti QX80 and the related Nissan Patrol and Armada. It replaces the 5.6-liter VK56 V8 in Nissan’s largest SUVs.
The engine is an enlarged version of the 3.0-liter VR30DDTT: an aluminum block with a bore of 86 mm, two overhead camshafts per bank driven by a chain, direct injection and two turbochargers. In the QX80 it produces 450 hp and 700 Nm.
VR family: VR30DDTT, VR35DDTT, VR38DETT.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2024 |
| Displacement, cc | 3492 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 425 – 450 |
| Torque output, Nm | 700 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 86 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 100.2 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Turbocharging | twin turbo |
| Fuel type | petrol |
The engine was installed on:
- Infiniti QX80 3 (Z63) since 2024;
- Nissan Patrol 7 (Y63) since 2024;
- Nissan Armada 3 (Y63) since 2024.
Disadvantages of the Nissan VR35DDTT engine
- The engine is new and typical weaknesses have not yet been identified;
- Direct injection engines are prone to carbon deposits on the intake valves over time;
- Two turbochargers require high-quality oil and strict change intervals.
