Nissan Engine VK56DE
The VK56DE is a 5,552 cc (5.6 L; 338.8 cu in) version built in Decherd, Tennessee. Bore and stroke is 98 mm × 92 mm (3.9 in × 3.6 in). Output is 317–320 hp (236–239 kW; 321–324 PS) at 4,900 rpm with 522 to 533 N⋅m (385 to 393 lb⋅ft) of torque at 3,600 rpm. It has aluminum-alloy block and heads and low-friction molybdenum-coated pistons. The valvetrain is a dual overhead cam (DOHC) design with a continuously variable valve timing control system (CVTCS) on the intake valves. It also has 4 valves per cylinder with micro-finished camshafts and ductile iron cylinder liners for increased durability.
List of Nissan Cars Used This Engine
- 2004–2015 : Nissan Armada : 305 to 317 hp (227 to 236 kW) : 53.2 kg⋅m (522 N⋅m; 385 lbf⋅ft)
- 2004–2015 : Nissan Titan : 305 to 317 hp (227 to 236 kW) : 52.5 to 53.2 kg⋅m (515 to 522 N⋅m; 380 to 385 lbf⋅ft)
- 2004–2010 : Infiniti QX56 : 315 to 320 hp (235 to 239 kW) : 54 to 54.4 kg⋅m (530 to 533 N⋅m; 391 to 393 lbf⋅ft)
- 2010–2016 : Nissan Patrol : 320 hp (239 kW) : 54.4 kg⋅m (533 N⋅m; 393 lbf⋅ft)
- 2008–2012 : Nissan Pathfinder : 310 hp (231 kW) : 53.5 kg⋅m (525 N⋅m; 387 lbf⋅ft)
- 2012–2016 : Nissan NV2500 HD : 317 hp (236 kW) : 53.2 kg⋅m (522 N⋅m; 385 lbf⋅ft)
- 2012–2016 : Nissan NV3500 HD : 317 hp (236 kW) : 53.2 kg⋅m (522 N⋅m; 385 lbf⋅ft)
- 2012–2016 : Nissan NV Passenger : 317 hp (236 kW) : 53.2 kg⋅m (522 N⋅m; 385 lbf⋅ft)
- 2009–2011 : Nissan GT-R GT1 : 600 hp (447 kW) : 66.3 kg⋅m (650 N⋅m; 480 lbf⋅ft) (Non-Production)
- 2013–present : Nissan Altima, V8 Supercars Australia : 650 hp (485 kW) : 67 kg⋅m (657 N⋅m; 485 lbf⋅ft) (Non-Production)