Nissan VK45DE (2011)

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Specifications

Nissan VK45DE, V8 (90º) cyl, 4 stroke, petrol engine
Introduced in 2011

Dimensions

Cylinders arrangement: V8 (90º)
Strokes: 4
Bore x Stroke: 93 x 82.7 mm
Capacity: 4494 cc
Compression ratio:

Construction materials

gravity die casting (GDC) aluminium alloy block
cylinder head: aluminium alloy 220 mm deck height
forged steel flat plane crankshaft with 5 main bearings
steel connecting rod distance center to center 147 mm
aluminium pistons with 31.63 mm compression height and 52 mm piston height

Cylinder-head

crossflow design
DOHC with Variable Valve Timing (VVT)
4 valves per cylinder - 32 valves total

Aspiration

natural with Zytek indirect multipoint electronic fuel injection, 1 x 39.1mm inlet restrictor

Ignition

ECU, Zytek
Firing order, 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
cylinder numbering
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Cooling and lubrication

water cooled
dry sump

Torque values

Models used and Output

Year	Model	Induction	Compression ratio	Power	Torque
2011	Oreca 03	MPFI		460 bhp @ 7750 rpm	570 Nm / 420 ft lbs
2011	Zytek Z11SN	MPFI		460 bhp @ 7750 rpm	570 Nm / 420 ft lbs
2012	Morgan LMP2	MPFI		460 bhp @ 7750 rpm	570 Nm / 420 ft lbs

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