Descriptions and technical characteristics of engines for the most popular car models.
The 3.5-liter Nissan VQ35DD engine was first introduced in 2016 and was intended for the popular Pathfinder crossover, as well as its counterpart from Infiniti under the QX60 index. The motor is equipped with a proprietary direct injection system and phase shifters on both shafts.
The VQ35 engine is considered one of the most massive engines from Nissan. This engine has won “Best Engine of the Year” many times. VQ35 replaced the VQ30DE unit, which belonged to the first generation of VQ motors.
The 3.0-liter Nissan VQ30DD engine was assembled from 1996 to 2004 in several boost options and was installed on such popular models as Cedric, Leopard, Stagea and Skyline. This power unit is known for its finicky to the quality of fuel consumed.
The 3.0-liter turbo engine Nissan VQ30DET was produced from 1995 to 2007 in Japan and was installed on such popular concern models as Sima, Cedric, Gloria or Leopard. There was also a twin-turbocharged version of this engine under the VQ30DETT index.
The VQ30DE engine (or VQ30 for short) is in the record book as the best engine. For six years, he was in the TOP-10 best engines. No other engine has achieved this result. A feature of the engine is the finest processing of camshafts and crankshafts, the presence of a digital knock control system and …
The Nissan VQ25HR 2.5-liter V6 engine has been produced at the Japanese plant in Iwaki since 2006 and is installed on the base versions of some models of the company on the Front Midship platform. Now such a power unit is installed only on the Fuga sedan for the local automotive market.
The 2.5-liter Nissan VQ25DD engine was assembled from 1998 to 2007 at an enterprise in Japan and was installed on such popular concern models as Cefiro, Cedric, Stagea or Skyline. This engine is very demanding on fuel quality due to the NEO-Di direct injection system.
The 2.5-liter Nissan VQ25DET engine was produced for a very short time, from 2001 to 2004, and was installed on one single model of the company: the Stagea station wagon in the back of the M35. This turbocharged power unit developed 280 hp and 410 Nm of torque.
The 2.5-liter Nissan VQ25DE engine (or VQ25 for short) was first shown in 1994 as the main power unit for the popular Cefiro, Cedric or Leopard models on the Japanese market. In 2004, the motor was slightly updated and began to be installed on the Fuga, Teana sedans and the Elgrand minivan. It was installed …
The 2.3-liter Nissan VQ23DE engine (or VQ23 for short) was introduced in 2003 as a replacement for the junior representative of the popular V6 engine line and was installed only on the Teana sedan and its clones. This power unit was produced in the only version of the boost for 173 hp and 225 Nm.
The 2.0-liter Nissan VQ20DE engine (or VQ20 for short) was shown in 1994 as the junior representative of a new line of V6 engines and was intended for the popular Cefiro and Maxima sedans. After the modernization of 1999, this power unit received the NEO prefix to its index.
5.6-liter V8 Nissan VK56DE engine was produced in US factories from 2003 to 2015 and was installed in the largest and most powerful models, such as Armada, Titan, and Infiniti QX56. In 2007, this unit was seriously upgraded and therefore two generations of it are distinguished.
The 5.0-liter V8 Nissan VK50VE engine (or VK50 for short) was produced at the Japanese plant from 2008 to 2014 and was installed only on the Infiniti FX50 crossover and its updated version with the QX70 index. There were two versions of the engine: stock with 390 hp and 500 Nm and Vettel Edition with …
The 4.5-liter V8 Nissan VK45DE engine (or VK45 for short) was assembled at the Yokohama plant from 2001 to 2010 and installed on the most expensive and powerful models of the Japanese concern such as Fuga and President.
The 4.5-liter Nissan VH45DE engine (or VH45 for short) was produced from 1989 to 2002 in Japan and was installed only on the especially luxurious President model and the American Infiniti Q45. This power unit is very popular for self-swap on sports cars.
The 4.1-liter Nissan VH41DE engine (or VH41 for short) was produced from 1991 to 2001 and was installed on the most expensive models of the concern, including the American Infiniti Q45. This power unit still attracts fans of swapping powerful engines in their cars.
The 3.3-liter Nissan VG33E engine has been produced since 1995 and is still installed in China. This power unit is most often found on pickup trucks, SUVs and minibuses. There is a version of the VG33ER equipped with a supercharger with a power of 210 hp and 334 Nm of torque.
The 3.0-liter Nissan VG30DETT engine was produced from 1989 to 2000 at the Japanese plant and was installed as the top power unit of the popular 300ZX sports coupe. The Garrett twin-turbo engine developed 300 hp in a manual and 280 hp in an automatic transmission.
The 3.0-liter Nissan VG30DET engine was produced by the Japanese concern from 1986 to 1996 and was installed only on large sedans such as Sima, Cedric and Gloria, as well as the Leopard coupe. This power unit was equipped with a Garrett T3 turbine and developed a power of 255 hp and 343 Nm.
The 3.0-liter Nissan VG30DE engine was produced by the company from 1986 to 2000 and was installed both in civilian cars and in popular sports models of the 300ZR and 300ZX families. The power unit was offered in a wide range of capacities and was equipped with a phase regulator.
The 3.0-liter Nissan VG30ET engine was produced from 1983 to 1991 at a Japanese plant and was installed both in sports models of the 300ZX family and in civilian Cedric and Gloria. This unit was produced with two different turbines and, accordingly, different power.
The 3.0-liter Nissan VG30E engine (or VG30 for short) was assembled from 1983 to 1999 and, in fact, is one of the most massive V6 engines of its time, as it was installed on many models. The unit was produced in a wide range of capacities, there was even a version with a phase regulator.
The 3.0-liter Nissan VG30i engine was assembled for a short time, from 1985 to 1989, and quickly gave way to more modern power units with distributed injection. This single-injection gasoline engine was only installed on pickup trucks or SUVs.
Nissan VG20E was produced from 1983 to 1999 at a Japanese plant and many popular models of the concern such as Cedric, Leopard, and Maxima were installed. From 1987 to 2005, a gas version of this unit was used under the symbol VG20P for 100 hp.
The 3.0-liter Nissan VE30DE engine (or VE30 for short) was produced for a very short time from 1991 to 1994 and was installed only on the third generation of the Maxima sedan in the J30 body, which used to be very popular in the United States.
The 4.8-liter Nissan TB48DE engine (or TB48 for short) with bore x stroke of 99.5 mm × 102 mm (3.92 in × 4.02 in) and double overhead camshaft has been produced at the company’s enterprises since 2001 and is put on a number of modifications of the Patrol SUV for markets where they do not …
The 4.5-liter Nissan TB45 engine was produced by the company from 1997 to 2002 in Japan and was installed on a special version of the Patrol SUV for the Middle East market. This unit was offered in two versions: TB45S carburetor and TB45E injection. The cylinder bore was increased to 99.5 mm (3.92 in) but …
The 4.2-liter Nissan TB42 engine was produced at a Japanese company from 1987 to 1997 and was installed only under the hood of the legendary Patrol SUV and only in the Y60 body. The engine was released with a two-barrel carburettor and a point type distributor. In 1992 the TB42E emerged with electronic fuel injection …
The 2.0-liter Nissan SR20VET engine was produced from 2001 to 2007 at the Japanese plant and was installed only on the sports version of the X-Trail crossover in the version for the local market. The motor stands out for its unique combination of turbocharged NEO VVL phase control system.
The 2.0-liter Nissan SR20VE engine was produced from 1997 to 2003 at a factory in Japan and was installed on sports versions of such models as Primera, Bluebird or Wingroad. This motor is primarily distinguished by the NEO Variable Valve Lift and Timing system.
The 2.0-liter Nissan SR20DET engine was produced from 1989 to 2001 and was installed both in the concern’s sports cars and in charged versions of civilian models. Modifications of this motor are distinguished by different colors of its valve cover: Red, Silver or Black.
The 2.0-liter Nissan SR20DE engine (or SR20 for short) was produced at the company’s factories from 1989 to 2002 and was installed on many popular concern models, such as Almera, Primera or Silvia. The same power unit, but in the version with single injection, was assembled under a different index SR20Di.
The Nissan SR18DE engine (or SR18 for short) appeared in 1992 and was an evolution of the SR18Di, with multipoint multipoint fuel injection instead of single injection. It is worth noting that the engines for the Nissan Pulsar and Sunny GTI have a high power (140 hp 6400 rpm) and a Compression ratio of 10 …
The 1.6-liter Nissan SR16VE engine (or SR16 for short) was assembled from 1997 to 2000 at a plant in Japan and was installed on sports versions of such popular models as the Pulsar, Lucino or Sunny. In addition to the standard modification, there was an N1 version from Autech for Pulsar 1997-1998.
The RB26DETT engine (or RB26 for short) was installed mainly on the Nissan Skyline GT-R in the body of R32, R33 and R34, Nissan Stagea 260RS. This engine was developed in the Nismo division for the Skyline R32 GT-R car racing. The engine has a high potential to increase its power, thanks to which RB26DETT …
The 2.5-liter Nissan RB25DE engine was produced from 1991 to 2002 at a Japanese plant and was installed on such popular models as Skyline, Cefiro, Laurel, and Stage. The first models (until 1993) were not equipped with the NVCS variable valve timing system. Characteristics of camshafts on these engines: phase 240/232, rise 7.8/7.3 mm. Such …
The first RB20 engines were installed on the Nissan Skyline R31. Early double overhead camshaft engines are referred to as “Red Top” because they have red caps. Later versions used the ECCS engine management system. There were different versions of 2-liter RB20 engines: RB20E, RB20ET, RB20DE, RB20DE NEO, RB20DET, RB20P, RB20DET-R.
The 2.5-liter Nissan QR25DER engine was produced by the Japanese concern from 2013 to 2017 and was installed on hybrid versions of such models as the Pathfinder, Murano and Infiniti QX60. This motor stands out for its Atkinson economy cycle operation and Roots type compressor.
The 2.5-liter Nissan QR25DD engine was produced from 2001 to 2007 at a factory in Japan and is massively found on only one Primera model in a sedan, as well as a station wagon. This power unit was known as very capricious and very demanding on fuel quality.
The 2.5-liter Nissan QR25DE engine (or QR25 for short) has been assembled at factories in Japan and the USA since 2000 and is installed on such popular concern models as the Altima, Caravan, Frontier and X-Trail. The engine was seriously upgraded in 2007, so some distinguish its two generations.
The 2.0-liter Nissan QR20DE engine (or QR20 for short) was assembled at a Japanese plant from 2000 to 2012 and installed in a number of mid-size models of the concern, such as Primera, Serena or X-trail.
The 2.0-liter Nissan QR20DD engine was produced by the concern from 2000 to 2005 in Japan and was massively installed on one model – the popular Bluebird Sylphy sedan. The unit is very picky about the quality of fuel.
The 1.8-liter Nissan QG18DD engine was produced from 1999 to 2007 at the company’s Japanese plant and was installed in several popular models such as Primera, Sunny and Sylphy. This unit received negative reviews due to its demanding fuel quality.
The 1.8-liter Nissan QG18DE engine (or QG18 for short) was produced at the company’s factories from 1998 to 2006 and was installed on the company’s mid-size models, such as Almera, Primera and others. The power unit had a 105 hp gas version. under its own index QG18DEN.
The 1.6-liter Nissan QG16DE engine (or QG16 for short) was produced from 2000 to 2013 and was installed on many popular models of the concern, mostly in the version for developing countries. The 79 kW QG16DE engine with two camshafts has four valves per cylinder. The engine camshafts are driven by a chain. The cylinder …
The QG15DE engine (or QG15 for short) was designed to replace the GA15DE and was based on the QG16DE. The manufacturer has reduced the diameter of the cylinders. In addition, other pistons were used in the engine. The engine has a high compression ratio. However, for the most part, the engine is a repetition of …
The 1.3-liter Nissan QG13DE engine (or QG13 for short) was produced from 1998 to 2012 in Japan and was installed mainly on local models, as well as on cars for the Southeast Asian market. This power unit is the youngest in the line and is quite rare.
The 2.5-liter Nissan PR25DD engine (or PR25 for short) has been produced at the American plant since 2018 and is installed on the Altima sedan and on the 4th generation X-Trail, Rogue and Mitsubishi Outlander crossovers. This unit with direct fuel injection has replaced the popular QR25DE engine.
The 2.0-liter Nissan MR20DD engine has been assembled since 2010 at the company’s Japanese plant and is installed on the Serena minibus, as well as the Qashqai and X-trail mid-size crossovers. This gasoline unit is very often used as part of a hybrid power plant. In 2016, it entered Renault’s lineup in the Koleos II …
The 2.0-liter Nissan MR20DE engine (or MR20 for short) was produced at the Yokohama plant from 2005 to 2020. At first, it was installed on Nissan Lafesta and Nissan Serena minivans, as well as on the Nissan Bluebird Sylphy sedan (in Russia, Nissan Almera, produced by AvtoVAZ). Since 2006, it has been installed on the …
The 1.8-liter Nissan MRA8DE engine has been produced since 2012 as an update to the MR18DE engine, there is a phase shifter at the outlet and the latest DLC coating of internal surfaces. This power unit is installed on models such as Tiida, Sentra, Sylphy and Pulsar.
The 1.8-liter Nissan MR18DE engine (or MR18 for short) has been produced by the company since 2004 and is still installed on many compact and mid-size models of the Japanese concern. Best known for the popular Tiida hatchback.
The 1.6-liter Nissan MR16DDT (or MR16 for short) or 1.6 DIG-T engine was first introduced in 2010 and has since been installed on charged versions of many popular concern models. This power unit is actively installed on Renault cars under its own index M5Mt.
The 1.5-liter Nissan MR15DDT (or MR15 for short) or 1.5 e-Power engine has been produced by the concern since 2022 and is installed only on hybrid modifications of the third-generation Qashqai crossover. Such an engine is used as a generator to charge the battery and has no direct connection to the wheels.
The 2.0-liter Nissan KR20DDET (or KR20 for short) or 2.0 VC-Turbo engine has been produced in Japan since 2017 and is used in Altima sedans, but is best known for the Infiniti QX50, QX55 and QX60 crossovers. Such a power unit is distinguished by the presence of a proprietary compression ratio adjustment system.
The 1.5-liter Nissan KR15DDT (or KR15 for short) or 1.5 VC-Turbo engine has been produced in Japan since 2021 and is installed only on the X-Trail crossover or its American counterpart under the Rogue name. This three-cylinder engine is distinguished by the presence of a compression ratio control system.
In 1988, the KA24 gasoline power units replaced the Z24 series. It is already problematic to buy the very first modifications of the KA24E internal combustion engine in our time, since their production was discontinued in 1991 due to modernization. Better known now is the 2.4-liter Nissan KA24DE engine, which was produced from 1993 to …
The 2.4-liter Nissan KA24E engine (or KA24 for short) was produced from 1988 to 1999 and was installed on a large number of models, but is primarily known for the Pathfinder and Terrano SUVs. This power unit is very often found under the hood of numerous pickup trucks of the concern.
The 2.0-liter Nissan KA20DE engine (or KA20 for short) was assembled from 1999 to 2009 and is most often found under the hood of the Atlas truck, but is better known for the extensive series of Caravan minibuses. Another power unit was installed on pickup trucks of the Japanese concern.
The Nissan HR16DE engine is a logical extension of the Renault K4M engine. The gas distribution mechanism and electronic control were mainly modernized. Also, the engine was equipped with a timing chain drive, new camshafts and two fuel injectors per cylinder. Hydraulic compensators were removed from the engine (adjustment by selection of pushers every 100 …
The 1.5-liter Nissan HR15DE engine (or HR15 for short) has been produced since 2004 at a plant in Japan and is installed on many models, the most popular of which are Tiida, Micra and Note. This aluminum power unit is produced in a fairly wide range of capacities.
The 1.3-liter Nissan HR13DDT (or HR13 for short) or 1.3 DIG-T engine has been produced in England since 2017 and is installed on such popular models of the Japanese concern as Qashqai, X-Trail or Kicks. This turbo engine on Renault cars is known as the H5Ht, and on Mercedes as the M282.
The 1.2-liter Nissan HR12DDR or 1.2 DIG-S engine was assembled in Japan from 2011 to 2020 and installed on charged modifications of such popular models as Micra or Note. This engine operates on the Miller economy cycle and is equipped with an Eaton R410 compressor.
The 1.2-liter 3-cylinder Nissan HR12DE engine (or HR12 for short) has been produced by the concern since 2010 and is installed on such popular company models as the Micra, Serena, Note and Datsun Go +. This engine is also used as part of the e‑Power sequential hybrid powertrain.
The 1.2-liter turbo engine Nissan HRA2DDT or HR12DDT was produced from 2013 to 2018 and was installed on such popular models as Juke, Pulsar or Qashqai in 1.2 DIG-T modifications. This power unit is installed on Renault and Dacia cars under its H5Ft index.
The 1.0-liter Nissan HR10DDT (or HR10 for short) or 1.0 DIG-T engine has been produced by the concern since 2019 and is put on such popular models as the second generation Juke or fifth generation Micra. On Renault and Dacia cars, this power unit is known under its H5Dt index.
The GA16DE engine is a four-stroke, four-cylinder, in-line vertical arrangement of cylinders, with multipoint fuel injection. The 1.6-liter Nissan GA16DE engine was produced from 1990 to 2002 in three versions: with a phase regulator, without it, and also in the gas version GA16DNE for a number of developing countries.
The most common units of the GA series are, of course, 1.5-liter GA15DS and GA15DE. At first it was a carbureted GA15DSB, and in 1994 it was replaced by the GA15DE with multi-point electronic fuel injection. Thanks to electronic injection, the power increased to 105 hp at 6000 rpm, and the torque reached 135 N*m …
