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The SR engine is a series of , or straight-four,
The SR16VE has
The SR20DE is a DOHC engine. It was used in over 15 Nissan models. It first appeared in October 1989 in the U12
The SR20DET is a DOHC engine. It is a turbocharged version of the SR20DE, with power outputs ranging from at 6000 rpm to at 6400 rpm, and torque outputs ranging from at 4800 rpm to at 4800 rpm. It was first used in the U12
The SR20VE has Nissan's
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s manufactured by Nissan
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. It has an aluminum head and cast-iron block with steel sleeves
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and has a DOHC
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4-valve design, with variable valve timing
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on select models.
The engine was used in many small to medium Nissan vehicles, including high-performance turbocharged
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variants. It was designed by Nissan as a replacement of the earlier CA series of engines, and was replaced by the QR and MR series of engines. Power outputs are shown under JIS Net PS or ECE
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unless otherwise indicated.
SR16VE
The SR16VE has Nissan
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's Neo VVL
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variable valve timing
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with lift control. It produces at 7800 rpm and at 7200 rpm. Redline is at 8300 rpm.
Bore and stroke is with a 11.0:1 compression ratio.
This engine was never used on the USDM counterpart of the B14 Lucino, the B14 Nissan 200SX, as it uses the 1.6 L GA16DE
The GA16DE is an Inline-four engine made by Nissan. It is found in many Nissan models, like the Nissan Sunny (N14 and B14), the Nissan Almera (N15), and the Nissan Primera (P10, injection models, P11 & P11-144) 100NX. It is very similar to the G ...
and 2.0 L SR20DE engines instead.
It is used in the following vehicles:
* N15 Nissan Pulsar
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VZ-R
* B14 Nissan Lucino
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VZ-R
* B15 Nissan Sunny
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VZ-R
SR16VE N1
This version was used in the limited-productionPulsar
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VZ-R N1, produced from 1997 to 1998. These cars were tuned by Autech
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Japan. It made at 7800 rpm and at 7600 rpm. Redline of the N1 Version 2 (1998) is at 8600 rpm. This is also claimed to be the most powerful production 1.6 L naturally aspirated engine
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SR18Di
The SR18Di is a DOHC engine. It produces at 6500 rpm and at 4000 rpm. Based on the Single Point Fuel Injection system, it was installed on JDM cars and some UK versions. This model used some cast iron blocks and it was used on the P10 generationNissan Primera
The is a Mid-size car, large family car which was produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan from 1990 to 2007, for the markets in Japan and Europe. In Japan, it replaced the Nissan Stanza, Auster/Stanza, and was exclusive to ''Nissan Motor Comp ...
, but due to the low overall power this engine option was dropped on the next generation.
This engine was never used on the USDM counterpart of the P10/11 Primera, the Infiniti G20
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, as it uses the 2.0 L SR20DE engine instead.
It is used in the following vehicles:
* 1990-1993 Nissan Primera
The is a Mid-size car, large family car which was produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan from 1990 to 2007, for the markets in Japan and Europe. In Japan, it replaced the Nissan Stanza, Auster/Stanza, and was exclusive to ''Nissan Motor Comp ...
* Nissan Sunny
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* Nissan Bluebird U12
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* Nissan Avenir
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SR18DE
The SR18DE is a DOHC engine. It produces at 6000 rpm and at 4800 rpm. This engine came with Multi Point Fuel Injection System ECCS (Electronic Concentrated Control System). The SR18DE crankshaft was produced with four fewer counterweights than the SR20DE variants, which have eight, for lighter weight and betterfuel efficiency
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. These lightweight crankshafts were also homologated for use in the Japanese N2 Silvia racing program and later used in the SR20VE engine.
This engine was never used on the USDM counterpart of the P10/11 Primera, the Infiniti G20
The Infiniti G Line is a series of compact executive cars produced by Infiniti, a luxury division of Nissan, for the 1991–1996 and 1999–2016 model years. The first two generations of the Infiniti G (P10 and P11) were sedans based on the Niss ...
, as it uses the 2.0 L SR20DE engine instead.
It is used in the following vehicles:
* 1991-1997 Nissan Primera
The is a Mid-size car, large family car which was produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan from 1990 to 2007, for the markets in Japan and Europe. In Japan, it replaced the Nissan Stanza, Auster/Stanza, and was exclusive to ''Nissan Motor Comp ...
* Nissan Sunny
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* Nissan Avenir
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W10
* Nissan Rasheen
The is a compact crossover SUV with four-wheel drive capabilities produced from November 1994 to August 2000 by Nissan. A prototype was first shown at the October 1993 Tokyo Auto show. It was offered with three different inline-four engines: from ...
* 1991-1997 Nissan Bluebird U13
* 1989-1998 Nissan Bluebird U14 Factory detuning and refining of fuel injection.
* 1990-1993 Nissan Pulsar
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Between 2000 and 2005, the name "Pulsar" has been used in Australia and New ...
GTi B13 and N14, at 6400 rpm and at 4800 rpm
* 1991-1999 Nissan Pulsar
The is a line of automobiles produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan from 1978 until 2000, when it was replaced by the Nissan Bluebird Sylphy in the Japanese market.
Between 2000 and 2005, the name "Pulsar" has been used in Australia and New ...
GTi N15, at 6400 rpm and at 4800 rpm
* 1989(??)-2001 Nissan Presea
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SR20Di
The SR20Di is a DOHC engine. It produces . Bore and stroke are . Similar to the 1.8 liter version except for bigger displacement with a throttle body injection system. This engine was never used on the USDM counterpart of the P10/11 Primera, theInfiniti G20
The Infiniti G Line is a series of compact executive cars produced by Infiniti, a luxury division of Nissan, for the 1991–1996 and 1999–2016 model years. The first two generations of the Infiniti G (P10 and P11) were sedans based on the Niss ...
, as it uses the 2.0 L SR20DE engine instead.
It is used in the following vehicles:
* 1991–1994.6 Nissan Primera
The is a Mid-size car, large family car which was produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan from 1990 to 2007, for the markets in Japan and Europe. In Japan, it replaced the Nissan Stanza, Auster/Stanza, and was exclusive to ''Nissan Motor Comp ...
SR20DE
The SR20DE is a DOHC engine. It was used in over 15 Nissan models. It first appeared in October 1989 in the U12 Bluebird
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, and was gradually phased out over time with the introduction of the low-emissions QR engine family. It carried nominal power ratings between from the factory, although there are some Autech models with horsepower ratings of between 175 and 200 hp depending on the chassis and degrees of tuning.
The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:
* SR - Engine
* 20 - 2.0 Litres
* D - Dual Overhead Cams
* E - Electronic Fuel Injection
This engine has the following specifications ( SAE, 1991):
It is used in the following vehicles:
SR20DET
The SR20DET is a DOHC engine. It is a turbocharged version of the SR20DE, with power outputs ranging from at 6000 rpm to at 6400 rpm, and torque outputs ranging from at 4800 rpm to at 4800 rpm. It was first used in the U12 Nissan Bluebird
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SSS ATTESA
ATTESA (acronym for Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All-Terrain) is a four-wheel drive system used in some automobiles produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan, including some models under its luxury marque Infiniti.
The 'mech ...
from October 1989, and expanded to several cars from 1989 through 2002. The Silvia
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was the longest-running Nissan model to use this engine, starting with the S13 series in 1991 and ending with the S15 series in 2002.
It is used in the following vehicles:
* 1989-1991 Nissan Bluebird
The is a compact car with a model name introduced in 1957. It has been Nissan's most internationally recognized sedan, in multiple body styles, and is known for its dependability and durability. The Bluebird originated from Nissan's first vehic ...
HNU12 SSS ATTESA Limited
* 1990-1995 Nissan Pulsar
The is a line of automobiles produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan from 1978 until 2000, when it was replaced by the Nissan Bluebird Sylphy in the Japanese market.
Between 2000 and 2005, the name "Pulsar" has been used in Australia and New ...
RNN14 GTi-R
* 1991-1994 Nissan Silvia
The is the series of small sports cars produced by Nissan. Versions of the Silvia have been marketed as the 200SX or 240SX for export, with some export versions being sold under the Datsun brand.
The name "Silvia" is derived from Sylvia, th ...
S13 K's
* 1991-1997 Nissan Bluebird
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HNU13 SSS ATTESA Limited
* 1991-1998 Nissan 180SX
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S13
* 1994-1998 Nissan Silvia
The is the series of small sports cars produced by Nissan. Versions of the Silvia have been marketed as the 200SX or 240SX for export, with some export versions being sold under the Datsun brand.
The name "Silvia" is derived from Sylvia, th ...
S14 K's
* 1994-1998 Nissan 200SX The Nissan 200SX (originally Datsun 200SX until the early 1980s) is an automobile nameplate that has been used on various export specification Nissan automobiles between 1975 and 2002.
Nissan Silvia based
Between 1975 and 2002, Nissan retailed ...
S14 + "S14a"
* 1994 Nismo 270R
* 1995-1998 Nissan Avenir
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PNW10 Salut G GT Turbo
* 1997-2001 Nissan R'nessa NN30 GT Turbo
* 1998-2002 Nissan Avenir
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PNW11 Highway Star/GT4
* 1998-2002 Nissan Liberty
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PNM12 GT4
* 1999-2002 Nissan Silvia
The is the series of small sports cars produced by Nissan. Versions of the Silvia have been marketed as the 200SX or 240SX for export, with some export versions being sold under the Datsun brand.
The name "Silvia" is derived from Sylvia, th ...
S15 Spec-R ( JDM)
* 1999-2002 Nissan 200SX The Nissan 200SX (originally Datsun 200SX until the early 1980s) is an automobile nameplate that has been used on various export specification Nissan automobiles between 1975 and 2002.
Nissan Silvia based
Between 1975 and 2002, Nissan retailed ...
S15 ( AUDM and NZDM)
SR20VE
The SR20VE has Nissan's Neo VVL
Nissan Ecology Oriented Variable Valve Lift and Timing (commonly known as VVL & VVT) is an automobile variable valve timing technology developed by Nissan. VVL varies the duration, and lift of valves by using hydraulic pressure switch between t ...
variable valve timing
In internal combustion engines, variable valve timing (VVT) is the process of altering the timing of a valve lift event, and is often used to improve performance, fuel economy or emissions. It is increasingly being used in combination with varia ...
with lift control. It produces at 7000 rpm and at 6000 rpm with a 10.3:1 compression ratio and later (2001–2003) at 7200 rpm and at 5200 rpm with a 11:1 compression ratio.
This engine was never used on the USDM counterpart of the P11 Primera, the Infiniti G20
The Infiniti G Line is a series of compact executive cars produced by Infiniti, a luxury division of Nissan, for the 1991–1996 and 1999–2016 model years. The first two generations of the Infiniti G (P10 and P11) were sedans based on the Niss ...
, as it uses the 2.0 L SR20DE engine instead.
It is used in the following vehicles:
* 1997-2000 P11 JDM Nissan Primera
The is a Mid-size car, large family car which was produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan from 1990 to 2007, for the markets in Japan and Europe. In Japan, it replaced the Nissan Stanza, Auster/Stanza, and was exclusive to ''Nissan Motor Comp ...
Te-V sedan or G-V wagon,
* 2001-2003 P12 JDM Nissan Primera
The is a Mid-size car, large family car which was produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan from 1990 to 2007, for the markets in Japan and Europe. In Japan, it replaced the Nissan Stanza, Auster/Stanza, and was exclusive to ''Nissan Motor Comp ...
, 20V sedan or W20V Wagon,
* 1997-2000 U14 JDM Nissan Bluebird
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SSS-Z sedan,
* 1997-2000 Y11 JDM Nissan Wingroad
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VB11 series
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ZV-S wagon,
SR20VET
The SR20VET was the first turbocharged engine from Nissan withvariable valve lift
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(VVL), produced exclusively for the Japanese market. It produces at 6400 rpm and at 3200 rpm, with 9.0:1 compression ratio.
It is used in the following vehicles:
* 2001-2007 PNT30 Nissan X-Trail
The is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan since 2000. Since its introduction, the X-Trail is positioned below the truck-based Xterra and Pathfinder.
Since the third-generation model, the X-Trail became the same ve ...
GT
Camshaft Lift and Duration
See also
*List of Nissan engines
This is a list of piston engines developed by Nissan Motors.
Engine naming convention
Nissan uses a straightforward method of naming their automobile engines.
The first few letters identify the engine family. The following digits are the disp ...
References
External links
SR20 Engine Buildup
The Resource for the NeoVVL Engine
The SR20VE Motor Mini-Site
{{Nissan SR Straight-four engines Gasoline engines by model