Nissan VR engine

The VR is a series of twin-turbo DOHC V6 automobile engines from Nissan with displacements of 3.0 and 3.8 L. An evolution of the widely successful VQ series, it also draws on developments from the VRH, JGTC, and Nissan R390 GT1 Le Mans racing engines.

Nissan VR engine
Overview
ManufacturerNissan (Nissan Machinery)
DesignerNaoki Nakada
Production2007present
Layout
Configuration60° V6
Displacement3.0 L (2,997 cc)
3.8 L (3,799 cc)
Cylinder bore86 mm (3.39 in)
95.5 mm (3.76 in)
Piston stroke86 mm (3.39 in)
88.4 mm (3.48 in)
Cylinder block materialAluminum
Cylinder head materialAluminum
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Compression ratio9.0:1, 10.3:1
Combustion
TurbochargerTwin-turbo charged
Fuel systemMulti-point (VR38DETT)/Direct injection (VR30DDTT)
Fuel typeGasoline
Cooling systemWater-cooled
Dimensions
Dry weight429.5 lb (194.8 kg) (VR30DDTT)
608 lb (276 kg) (VR38DETT)
Chronology
PredecessorNissan VQ engine, RB26DETT (spiritual)
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