Nissan VH engine
| Nissan VH | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan (Nissan Machinery) |
| Production | 1989–2001 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Naturally aspirated 90° V8 |
| Displacement | 4.1 L (4,130 cc) 4.5 L (4,494 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 93 mm (3.66 in) |
| Piston stroke | 82.7 mm (3.26 in) 76 mm (2.99 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Aluminium |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminium |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 4 valves x cyl. w/VTC |
| Compression ratio | 10.2:1 |
| RPM range | |
| Max. engine speed | 6900 |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Cooling system | Water cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 270–280 PS (199–206 kW; 266–276 hp) |
| Torque output | 371–400 N⋅m (274–295 lb⋅ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 890 mm (35.04 in) |
| Width | 740 mm (29.13 in) |
| Height | 725 mm (28.54 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Nissan Y engine |
| Successor | Nissan VK engine |
The VH series consists of 4.1 and 4.5 litres (4,130 and 4,494 cc) 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.