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Nissan VQ35DD specs: 3.5L (213.5 ci) 6-cylinder, 95.5 x 81.4 mm (3.7598 x 3.2047 in) bore and stroke, 11:1 compression. Rated 284-295 hp, 2017–2026.
The Nissan VQ35DD is oversquare — the 3.7598" bore exceeds the 3.2047" stroke by 17.3% — a layout that favors airflow and RPM over leverage at the crank. The 3.2047" stroke does not reach 4,000 ft/min of mean piston speed until about 7,500 RPM, so piston speed is not what limits this engine's revs — valvetrain and breathing are. Each of the 6 cylinders displaces 35.6 ci (583 cc).
11:1 on aluminum heads is high enough that pump premium or better is normally required.
It is one of 19 engines in the VQ family, sitting between the 121.9 ci and 243.8 ci members. 13 factory variants share these dimensions, rated from 284 to 295 hp across 2017–2026.
| Displacement | 213.5 ci / 3.5 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.7598" |
| Stroke | 3.2047" |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Configuration | V6 |
| Compression ratio | 11:1 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.173 |
| Block material | aluminum |
|---|---|
| Head material | aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Fuel type | gas |
| Advertised HP | 284–295 hp |
| Years | 2017–2026 |
| Year | Version | HP @ rpm | Torque @ rpm | Comp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | VQ35DD net | 284 @ 6400 | 259 lb-ft @ 4800 | 11:1 |
| 2018 | VQ35DD net | 284 @ 6400 | 259 lb-ft @ 4800 | 11:1 |
| 2019 | VQ35DD net | 284 @ 6400 | 259 lb-ft @ 4800 | 11:1 |
| 2020 | VQ35DD net | 284 @ 6400 | 259 lb-ft @ 4800 | 11:1 |
| 2022 | VQ35DD net | 284 @ 6400 | 259 lb-ft @ 4800 | 11:1 |
| 2023 | VQ35DD net | 284 @ 6400 | 259 lb-ft @ 4800 | 11:1 |
| 2023 | VQ35DD net | 295 @ 6400 | 270 lb-ft @ 4800 | 11:1 |
| 2024 | VQ35DD net | 284 @ 6400 | 259 lb-ft @ 4800 | 11:1 |
| 2024 | VQ35DD net | 295 @ 6400 | 270 lb-ft @ 4800 | 11:1 |
| 2025 | VQ35DD net | 284 @ 6400 | 259 lb-ft @ 4800 | 11:1 |
| 2025 | VQ35DD net | 295 @ 6400 | 270 lb-ft @ 4800 | 11:1 |
| 2026 | VQ35DD net | 284 @ 6400 | 259 lb-ft @ 4800 | 11:1 |
| 2026 | VQ35DD net | 295 @ 6400 | 270 lb-ft @ 4800 | 11:1 |
Factory specification sheet.
| Bore/stroke character | 1.173 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,205 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
| Displacement per cylinder | 35.6 ci |
| Static compression | 11:1 — high enough that pump premium or better is normally required |
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These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 284 hp | VQ35DD |
| 2018 | 284 hp | VQ35DD |
| 2019 | 284 hp | VQ35DD |
| 2020 | 284 hp | VQ35DD |
| 2022 | 284 hp | VQ35DD |
| 2023 | 284 hp | VQ35DD |
| 2023 | 295 hp | VQ35DD |
| 2024 | 284 hp | VQ35DD |
| 2024 | 295 hp | VQ35DD |
| 2025 | 284 hp | VQ35DD |
| 2025 | 295 hp | VQ35DD |
| 2026 | 284 hp | VQ35DD |
| 2026 | 295 hp | VQ35DD |
1 factory vehicle, 2017–2026. Each year opens that model's engine table.