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The VQ is a V6 piston engine produced by Nissan with
displacements varying from 2.0 L to 4.0 L. It is an
aluminum block DOHC 4-valve (per cylinder) design
with aluminum heads. It is fitted with Nissan's EGI/ECCS
sequential multi-point fuel injection (MPFI) system.
Later versions feature various implementations of
variable valve timing and replace MPFI with direct fuel
injection (marketed as NEO-Di). The VQ series engine
was honored by Ward's 10 Best Engines list almost
every year from the list's inception. The VQ series
replaced the VG series of engines.
Nissan VQ engine
VQ35DE engine in a Nissan 350Z
Overview
Manufacturer Nissan (Nissan Machinery)
Production 1994–present
Layout
Configuration 60° V6
Displacement 2.0L
2.4L
2.5L
3.0L
3.5L
3.7L
3.8L
4.0L
Block material Aluminum
Head material Aluminum
Valvetrain DOHC 4 valves x cyl. with
VVT
Chronology
Predecessor Nissan VE engine
Nissan VG engine
V6 ESL engine
Successor Nissan VR engine
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VQ20DE
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This DOHC 24-valve 2.0 L (1,995 cc) V6 has bore and
stroke dimensions of 76 mm × 73.3 mm (2.99 in
× 2.89 in) respectively, along with a compression ratio
ranging from 9.5 to 10.0:1. It produces 150 PS (110 kW;
148 hp) to 160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp) at 6400 rpm and
137 to 145 lb∙ft (186 to 197 N∙m) at 4400 rpm (lean
burn).
It is fitted to the following vehicles:
1994–2003 Nissan Cefiro A32 and A33
1995–1999 Nissan QX A32
2000–2005 Hongqi Century Star - based on Hongqi
CA7180 and 7202 Audi 100 based
VQ23DE
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Nissan VQ23DE engine installed in a
2004 Nissan Teana J31
The VQ23DE is a 2.3 L (2349 cc) engine equipped with
CVTC (Continuously Variable-valve Timing Control).
Bore and stroke are 85 mm × 69 mm (3.35 in × 2.72 in),
with a compression ratio of 9.8:1. It produces 173 PS
(127 kW; 171 hp) at 6000 rpm and 166 lb∙ft (225 N∙m)
at 4400 rpm.
It is fitted to the following vehicles:
2003–2008 Nissan Teana 230JM-J31
Nissan Cefiro (Neo VQ23)
2006–2011 Renault Samsung SM7 177 PS (130 kW;
175 hp) (Neo VQ23)
2008–2011 Renault Safrane 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp)
(Neo VQ23)
VQ25DE
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The VQ25DE engine installed in a
2007 Nissan Elgrand
This engine is similar to the VQ20DE, but has a 2.5 L
(2,496 cc) displacement. Bore and stroke are 85 mm
× 73.3 mm (3.35 in × 2.89 in), with a compression ratio
of 9.8 to 10.3:1. It produces 190 to 210 PS (140 to
154 kW; 187 to 207 hp) at 6400 rpm and 174 to
195 lb∙ft (236 to 264 N∙m) of torque. Later versions
produce 186 PS (137 kW; 183 hp) at 6000 rpm and
171 lb∙ft (232 N∙m) at 3200 rpm. In some Nissans, this
engine was replaced by the QR25DE.
It is fitted to the following vehicles:
1994–1998 Nissan Cefiro (A32)
2000–2003 Nissan Cefiro (A33)
1996–1999 Nissan Leopard (FY33)
1997–1999 Nissan Cedric (Y33)
2004–2007 Nissan Fuga (Y50)
2004–2007 Infiniti M (Y50)
2004–2010 Nissan Elgrand (E51)
2008–2011 Nissan Teana (J32)
2010–present Renault Samsung SM5 (L43) 178 PS
(131 kW; 176 hp)
2010–present Renault Latitude (L43) 178 PS
(131 kW; 176 hp)
VQ25DET
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The VQ25DET is a turbocharged 2.5 L (2,495 cc)
engine with CVTC. Bore and stroke are 85 mm
× 73.3 mm (3.35 in × 2.89 in), with a compression ratio
of 8.5:1. It produces 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp) at
6400 rpm and 300 lb∙ft (407 N∙m) at 3200 rpm.
It is fitted to the following vehicles:
2001–2004 Nissan Stagea 250t RS FOUR V, 250t RX
FOUR and AR-X FOUR (NM-35)
2001– 2004 Autech Axis (NM35)
VQ30DE
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VQ30DE
The 3.0 L (2,987 cc) VQ30DE has a bore and stroke of
93 mm × 73.3 mm (3.66 in × 2.89 in) respectively with a
compression ratio of 10.0:1. It produces 193 PS
(142 kW; 190 hp) to 227 PS (167 kW; 224 hp) at
6400 rpm and 205 to 217 lb∙ft (278 to 294 N∙m) at
4400 rpm. The VQ30DE was on the Ward's 10 Best
Engines list from 1995 through 2001. It is an aluminum
open deck block design with microfinished internals
and a relatively light weight.
An improved version of the VQ30DE is known by the
designation VQ30DE-K. The K designation stands for
the Japanese word kaizen which translates to
"improvement". The engine was used in the 2000–2001
Nissan Maxima and adds a true dual-runner intake
manifold for better high-end performance compared to
some earlier Japanese and Middle-East market versions
of this engine (2000-2001 Infiniti I30 models added an
additional fenderwell intake, boosting power to 227 PS
(224 hp; 167 kW)). The VQ30DEK produces 227 PS
(167 kW; 224 hp). The 1995–1999 US spec VQ30DE
was equipped with only a single runner intake manifold.
It is fitted to the following vehicles:
1994–1998 Nissan Cefiro (A32), 220 PS (162 kW;
217 hp) and 206 lb∙ft (279 N∙m)
1995–1999 Nissan QX (A32)
1995–1999 Nissan Maxima (A32), 192 PS (141 kW;
189 hp) and 205 lb∙ft (278 N∙m)
1996–1999 Infiniti I30 (A32), 192 PS (141 kW;
189 hp) and 205 lb∙ft (278 N∙m)
2000–2001 Nissan Maxima (A33), 225 PS (165 kW;
222 hp) and 217 lb∙ft (294 N∙m); 227 PS (167 kW;
224 hp) for Anniversary Edition SE
2000–2001 Infiniti I30 (A33), 230 PS (169 kW;
227 hp) and 217 lb∙ft (294 N∙m)
1999–2003 Nissan Bassara U30, 223 PS (164 kW;
220 hp) and 206 lb∙ft (279 N∙m)
1998–2003 Nissan Presage U30, 223 PS (164 kW;
220 hp) and 206 lb∙ft (279 N∙m)
2002–2004 Dallara SN01, World Series by Nissan
VQ30DET
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The 3.0 L (2,987 cc) VQ30DET is a turbocharged
version of the VQ30DE. Bore and stroke remain the
same at 93 mm × 73.3 mm (3.66 in × 2.89 in)
respectively, and it has a compression ratio of 9.0:1. It
produces 270 PS (199 kW; 266 hp) and 271 lb∙ft
(367 N∙m). From 1998 onwards, it produces 280 PS
(206 kW; 276 hp) at 6000 rpm and 285 lb∙ft
(386 N∙m) at 3600 rpm.
It is fitted to the following vehicles:
1995–2004 Nissan Gloria Y33, Y34
1995–2004 Nissan Cedric Y33, Y34
1996–1999 Nissan Leopard Y33
1996–2001 Nissan Cima Y33
2001–2007 Nissan Cima F50
VQ30DETT
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VQ30DETT
The twin-turbo VQ30DETT is an engine used only in
Nissan's race cars, primarily in the Super GT (formerly
the JGTC). First used on the Skyline GT-R race cars
during the 2002 season, this engine subsequently
powered the Fairlady Z race cars. Homologation rules
allow them to use the VQ30DETT in lieu of the stock
VQ35DE. Race output of this engine is estimated at
around 480 PS (353 kW; 473 hp).
The VQ30DETT was replaced in 2007 by the VK45DE
for use in the Super GT Fairlady Z's and later in the GT-
R.
It was utilized in the following vehicles:
2002–2003 Skyline GT-R JGTC race cars (Non-
Production)
2004 Fairlady Z JGTC race cars (Non-Production)
2005–2006 Fairlady Z Super GT race cars (Non-
Production)
VQ35DE
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A VQ35DE engine shown here in a
2007 Nissan Maxima.
Cylinder head of VQ35DE
The 3.5 L (3,498 cc) VQ35DE is used in many modern
Nissan vehicles. Bore and stroke are 95.5 mm
× 81.4 mm (3.76 in × 3.20 in). It uses a similar block
design to the VQ30DE, but adds variable valve timing
(CVTCS). It produces from 231 to 304 PS (170 to
224 kW; 228 to 300 hp) of power and 246 to 274 lb∙ft
(334 to 371 N∙m) of torque depending on the
application.
The VQ35DE is built in Iwaki and Decherd, TN. It was on
the Ward's 10 Best Engines list from 2002 through to
2007 and again in 2016. It features forged steel
connecting rods, a microfinished one-piece forged
crankshaft, and Nissan's nylon intake manifold
technology. It has low-friction molybdenum-coated
pistons and the intake is a high-flow tuned induction
system. Since its inception Nissan has improved upon
the VQ35DE with changes keeping it an efficient class
leading V6 engine. The engine was updated in 2005 as
the VQ35DE Rev-up. It included exhaust timing, a
higher rev limit, as well as minor internal upgrades
boosting the output to 298 horsepower.
A modified version of the VQ35DE, called the S1, is
produced by Nismo (Nissan's motorsports and
performance division) for the Fairlady Z S-Tune GT. It
produces 300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp) at 7,200 rpm, a
higher rev-limit than that of the original VQ35DE.
The VQ35DE is fitted to the following vehicles:
North American
Years Model Power output
2001– Nissan
240 hp (179 kW; 243 PS)
2004 Pathfinder
2013– Nissan 260 to 284 hp (194 to
2016 Pathfinder 212 kW; 264 to 288 PS)
2001–
Infiniti QX4 240 hp (179 kW; 243 PS)
2003
2001–
Infiniti I35 255 hp (190 kW; 259 PS)
2004
2002– Nissan 240 to 270 hp (179 to
2018 Altima 201 kW; 243 to 274 PS)
2002– Nissan 255 to 300 hp (190 to
present Maxima 224 kW; 259 to 304 PS)
2002– 287 to 300 hp (214 to
Nissan 350Z
2006 224 kW; 291 to 304 PS)
2002– Infiniti G35 280 to 298 hp (209 to
2007 Coupe 222 kW; 284 to 302 PS)
2002– Infiniti G35 260 to 298 hp (194 to
2006 Sedan 222 kW; 264 to 302 PS)
2002–
Infiniti FX35 280 hp (209 kW; 284 PS)
2008
Nissan
2002– 240 to 265 hp (179 to
Murano
present 198 kW; 243 to 269 PS)
(Z50)
2003– Nissan 235 to 260 hp (175 to
2016 Quest 194 kW; 238 to 264 PS)
2004– 275 to 280 hp (205 to
Infiniti M35
2008 209 kW; 279 to 284 PS)
2012–
Infiniti JX35 265 hp (198 kW; 269 PS)
2013
2013– 265 to 295 hp (198 to
Infiniti QX60
2016 220 kW; 269 to 299 PS)
JDM and other markets
Years Model Power output
2000– 240 PS (177 kW;
Nissan Elgrand
present 237 hp)
2001– 272 PS (200 kW;
Nissan Stagea
2007 268 hp) and above
2001– 241 PS (177 kW;
Renault Vel Satis
2009 238 hp)
2002– 272 PS (200 kW;
Nissan Skyline (V35)
2007 268 hp) and above
2003– Nissan Teana/Cefiro 231 PS (170 kW;
present (350JM-J31) 228 hp)
2003– 231 hp (172 kW;
Nissan Presage
2009 234 PS)
2003– 241 PS (177 kW;
Renault Espace
2014 238 hp)
Tatuus Formula V6,
2003– 370 hp (276 kW;
Formula Renault V6
2004 375 PS)
Eurocup
2004– 300 PS (221 kW;
Nissan Fuga 350 GT
2007 296 hp)
300 PS (221 kW;
2005– Nismo Fairlady Z S-
296 hp) (VQ35DE S1
2006 Tune GT
engine)
2005– Dallara T05, World 425 PS (313 kW;
2007 Series by Renault 419 hp)
2006– 217 PS (160 kW;
Renault Samsung SM7
2020 214 hp) (Neo VQ35)
2008– 241 PS (177 kW;
Renault Laguna Coupé
2015 238 hp)
2008– Dallara T08, World 425 PS (313 kW;
2011 Series by Renault 419 hp)
Renault Mégane 331 PS (243 kW;
2009
Trophy 326 hp)
2010– 253 PS (186 kW;
Renault Latitude
2015 250 hp)
400 PS (294 kW;
2012 Alpine A110-50
395 hp)
2012– Dallara T12, World 490 PS (360 kW;
present Series by Renault 483 hp)
VQ40DE
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VQ40DE
The VQ40DE is a 4.0 L (3,954 cc) longer stroke variant
of the VQ35DE. Bore and stroke are 95.5 mm × 92 mm
(3.76 in × 3.62 in). Compression ratio is 9.7:1
Improvements include continuously variable valve
timing, variable intake system, silent timing chain,
hollow and lighter camshafts and friction reduction
(microfinished surfaces, moly coated pistons). It is port
fuel injected with platinum-tipped spark plugs. It
produces 261 to 275 hp (195 to 205 kW; 265 to 279 PS)
at 5600 rpm and 281 to 288 lb∙ft (381 to 390 N∙m) at
4000 rpm.
It is fitted to the following vehicles:
Years Model Power output Torque
Nissan 268 hp (200 kW; 285 lb∙ft
2005–
Frontier 272 PS) at (386 N∙m) at
2019
(D40) 5600 rpm 4000 rpm
271 hp (202 kW; 294 lb∙ft
2005– Nissan
275 PS) at (399 N∙m) at
2015 Xterra
5600 rpm 4000 rpm
269 hp (201 kW; 290 lb∙ft
2005– Nissan
273 PS) at (393 N∙m) at
2012 Pathfinder
5600 rpm 4000 rpm
276 hp (206 kW; 283 lb∙ft
2009– Suzuki
280 PS) at (384 N∙m) at
2013 Equator
5600 rpm 4000 rpm
270 hp (201 kW; 291 lb∙ft
2012– Nissan
274 PS) at (395 N∙m) at
2021 NV1500
5600 rpm 4000 rpm
Nissan 271 hp (202 kW; 282 lb∙ft
2012–
NV2500 275 PS) at (382 N∙m) at
2021
HD 5600 rpm 4000 rpm
269 hp (201 kW; 294 lb∙ft
2012– Nissan NV
273 PS) at (399 N∙m) at
2021 Passenger
5600 rpm 4000 rpm
275 hp (205 kW; 291 lb∙ft
2017– Nissan
279 PS) at (395 N∙m) at
present Patrol
5600 rpm 4000 rpm
DD series
HR series
VHR series
See also
References
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