Nissan VR38DETT
The engine is assembled by hand and is of very high quality workmanship.
Nissan GT-R engines
The Nissan GT-R is a Japanese sports car manufacturer Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Manufactured in Japan since 2007. Initially the car was sold in the domestic market, then in Europe and the USA, equipped with a steering wheel on the left side. The GT-R was also produced in special versions – Spec V with the ability to accelerate to 100 km / h in just 3.2 seconds, Egoist, accelerating to 100 km / h in 3 seconds, and Nismo with an engine power of 600 hp. with. and a maximum speed of 320 km / h.
The Nissan GT-R was offered with 1 engine since 2007 (1 petrol). Displacement ranges from 3.8 to 3.8 liters, power output from 480 to 720 hp. All of them use a timing chain. 1 is turbocharged.
Nissan GT-R engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan GT-R 1 (R35) 2007–present | |||||||
| Nissan VR38DETT | 2007–present | 3.8 L V6 | 480–720 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 5–5.5 L | ~200,000 km |
Nissan GT-R engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Nissan GT-R?
Nissan GT-R 1 (R35) (2007–present): Nissan VR38DETT.
How much oil does the Nissan GT-R engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan VR38DETT — 5–5.5 L (0W-40 / 10W-40).
Does the Nissan GT-R have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Nissan VR38DETT.
Was the Nissan GT-R available with a diesel engine?
No, all Nissan GT-R engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Models with the same engines
- Nissan Juke 1 shared engine