| Nissan VRX30A engine | |
|---|---|
| [1] | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Production | 2015–2018 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | V6,twin-turbocharged, 60° cylinder angle |
| Displacement | 3.0 L (2,998 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 88 mm (3.46 in) |
| Piston stroke | 82.2 mm (3.24 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Aluminium |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminium |
| Valvetrain | 24-valve (four-valves per cylinder),DOHC |
| Valvetrain drive system | Gears |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Gasoline direct injection |
| Management | Cosworth |
| Fuel type | Shell V-Power LM24 |
| Oil system | Dry sump |
| Cooling system | Water cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 500 hp (373 kW; 507 PS) |
TheNissan VRX30A engine is atwin-turbocharged,four-stroke, 3.0-liter,V6racingengine, jointly designed and produced byNissan andCosworth for use in theNissan GT-R LM Nismo, and later theCLM P1/01, from 2015 to 2018.[2]
The VRX30A was designed in partnership byNissan andCosworth, who used theGT-R GT500NRE engine as a "general philosophy".[3] The car was originally planning to produce 2,000 hp (1,500 kW; 2,000 PS), but this was reduced, with the engine pushing out roughly 500 hp (370 kW; 510 PS).[4] The engine has a capacity of 3.0 L (2,998 cc) with a bore of 88 mm (3.46 in) and stroke of 82.2 mm (3.24 in). It istwin-turbocharged, featuresgasoline direct injection and is managed by a Cosworthengine control unit.[5][6]
