Nissan VH engine
The VH series consists of 4.1 and 4.5 litres (4,130 and 4,494 cc) engines built from 1989 to 2001 by the Nissan Motor Corporation. The design consists of a 90-degree V8 with an aluminium cylinder block that features a closed upper deck and a deep skirt. The cylinder heads are also aluminium with a DOHC 4 valves design and pentroof combustion chambers. The production blocks and production head castings were used successfully in various forms of racing including the IRL.
| Nissan VH | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Production | 1989–2001 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Naturally aspirated 90° V8 |
| Displacement | 4.1 L (4,130 cc) 4.5 L (4,494 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 93 mm (3.66 in) |
| Piston stroke | 82.7 mm (3.26 in) 76 mm (2.99 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Aluminium |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminium |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 4 valves x cyl. w/VTC |
| Compression ratio | 10.2:1 |
| RPM range | |
| Max. engine speed | 6900 |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Cooling system | Water cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 270–280 PS (199–206 kW; 266–276 hp) |
| Torque output | 371–400 N⋅m (274–295 lb⋅ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 890 mm (35.04 in) |
| Width | 740 mm (29.13 in) |
| Height | 725 mm (28.54 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Nissan Y engine |
| Successor | Nissan VK engine |
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