The 5.0-liter V8 engine Nissan VK50VE was produced at the Japanese factory from 2008 to 2017 and only installed in the Infiniti FX50 crossover and its updated version called QX70. There were two versions of the engine: the standard one with a power output of 390 horsepower and a torque of 500 Nm, and the Vettel Edition with a power output of 420 horsepower and a torque of 520 Nm. The VK engine family also includes the following engines: VK45DE, VK45DD, VK56DE, and VK56VD.
| Typ | V-type |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| number of valves | 32 |
| Exact capacity | 5026 cm³ |
| Cylinder diameter | 95.5 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 87.7 mm |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Power | 390 - 420 HP |
| Torque | 500 - 520 nm |
| Compression ratio | 10.9 |
| Fuel type | 95 |
| Environmental class | EURO 4/5 |
| City | 18.9 litry |
| Route | 9.8 litry |
| Mixed | 13.1 litry |
The weight of the VK50VE engine is 235 kg (without attachments). The engine number VK50VE is located between the cylinder heads. Engine overheating is the most well-known problem with this motor, caused by blown cylinder head gaskets and coolant entering directly into the engine's oil system. It is extremely important to pay careful attention to the cleanliness of the cooling radiators. The timing chains of active owners, mostly those behind the wheel of Infiniti sports models, often stretch and require replacement around 100,000-120,000 km. The manufacturer has made several upgrades to the chains, and the latest versions last longer. Due to the presence of oil injectors, there isn't a significant issue with scoring for this unit, but several cases of excessive oil consumption have been described on specialized forums after their introduction. The main danger is that a drop in lubrication levels can cause bearing failure. Other issues reported by owners include unstable idle speed due to throttle contamination, short-lived lambda sensors and fuel pumps, as well as frequent leaks from valve covers. And don't forget to adjust the valve clearances, as there are no hydraulic compensators here.
| FX50 2 (S51) | 2008 - 2013 |
| QX70 1 (S51) | 2013 - 2017 |
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