Nissan Vr38dett engine

The 3.8-liter Nissan VR38DETT engine has been assembled since 2007 at the company's plant in Tochigi, and the assembly is done manually by highly skilled specialists. This twin-turbocharged powertrain is used in sports cars from the GT-R series. The VR engine family also includes the VR30DDTT engine.

Technical specifications of the Nissan VR38DETT 3.8-liter engine.

Exact capacity3799 cm³
Power systemdistributed injection
Engine power480 - 720 HP
Torque580 - 780 nm
Engine blockaluminum V6
Block headaluminum 24v
Cylinder diameter95.5 mm
Piston stroke.88.4 mm
Compression ratio9.0
Engine featuresTwin-Turbo
Hydraulic compensator. tak
Timing drivechain
Timing phase adjusterat the inlet CVTCS
Turbochargingtwo IHI RHF55
What oils to use5.5 liters 0W-40
Fuel type98
Environmental classEURO 4/5
Approximate life expectancy200 000 HP

Fuel consumption Nissan Vr38dett engine

On the example of the 2015 Nissan GT-R with an automatic transmission:
City16.9 litry
Route8.8 litry
Mixed11.7 litry

Engine Overview and Common Failures

The weight of the VR38DETT engine according to the catalog is 225 kg. The VR38DETT engine number is located between the cylinder heads. The engine is assembled manually and stands out for its very high manufacturing quality. Some owners have already experienced timing chain stretching at low mileages.

Engine Nissan Vr38dett

Nissan
GT-R 1 (R35)2007 - CE
Juke 1 (F15)2012 - 2015

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