Nissan VR38DETT Specs
Nissan VR38DETT engine specs: 231.9 ci (3.8L), 6-cylinder, 3.7598" bore x 3.4803" stroke, 9:1 compression.
Dimensions
| Displacement | 231.9 ci / 3.8 L |
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| Bore | 3.7598" |
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| Stroke | 3.4803" |
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| Cylinders | 6 |
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| Compression ratio | 9:1 |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.08 |
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Construction
| Block material | aluminum |
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| Head material | aluminum |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Fuel type | gas |
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| Advertised HP | 480–600 hp |
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What these numbers mean
| Bore/stroke character | 1.080 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
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| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,480 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
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| Displacement per cylinder | 38.6 ci |
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| Static compression | 9:1 — low by modern standards, generally happy on regular pump fuel |
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Variants sharing these dimensions (5)
These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
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| — | 480 hp | VR38DETT |
| — | 530 hp | VR38DETT |
| — | 545 hp | VR38DETT |
| — | 565 hp | VR38DETT |
| — | 600 hp | VR38DETT |
Vehicles (2)
- Nissan GT-R (R35)
- Nissan GT-R Nismo (R35)
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