Overview
The VH series consists of 4. 1 and 4. 5 litres 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.
The VH45DE is a 4. 5 litres V8 developed by Nissan for use in the Infiniti Q45 sport luxury sedan which was released in November 1989. The engine was also used in the Japanese market Nissan President limousine which debuted in late 1990. The VH45DE typically generates 280 PS at 6000 rpm and 40. 8 kg⋅m at 4,000 rpm with a redline of 6900 rpm....
engine brand: nissan
production years: 1989-2002
manufacturer: Yokohama Plant
engine lifespan: ~350 000
power: 278/6000
torque: 396/4000
fuel system: injector
fuel type: petrol
euro standards: EURO 3/4
timing drive: single row chain
recommended engine oil: 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40
engine oil capacity: 5.6
oil consumption: up to 1000
oil change interval: 10000
displacement: 4494
compression ratio: 10.2
weight: 237
cylinder bore: 93
piston stroke: 82.7
cylinder block: aluminum
configuration: V8
valves per cylinder: 4