VR38DETT Engine Overview
From NAGTROC
The Nissan GT-R powerplant is derived both from Nissan's Racing V8 engines and the extremely successful VQ series engines. In essence it is a modern day hybrid of racing technologies, and proven reliability. Then engine is rated at 480 horsepower, although speculators believe this is severely underrated due to the recent performance of the GT-R on the famous Nurburgring. Being as heavy as the GT-R is, and performing like it does, the speculators are probably correct.
Settling on a twin turbo V6 configuration, Nissan has developed an amazing engine. Check back often for updates as we learn more about the heart of Godzilla.
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Specifications
| Engine designation | VR38DETT (Twin Turbocharged 3.8-liter V6) |
| Configuration | 60 degree V6 configuration |
| Horsepower | 480 hp @ 6,800 rpm. |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft torque @ 3,200–5,200 rpm. |
| Redline | 7000rpm |
| Heads | Dual overhead camshafts with variable intake-valve timing. |
| Block | Cast aluminum cylinder block with high-endurance/low-friction plasma-sprayed bores. |
| Forced Induction | IHI twin turbochargers, one per cylinder bank. |
| Boost pressure | 10.2psi |
| Lubrication | Pressurized lubrication system |
| Cooling | Thermostatically controlled cooling. |
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