It is an aluminum DOHC 4-valve design. The VK engine was originally based on Nissan's VQ V6 rather than the VH V8 used in previous Q45 / Cima models. Changes include: a variable intake manifold, newly designed heads, and a larger drive by wire throttle chamber.

2025年3月14日 · The Nissan VK45DE is a 4.5 l (4,494 cc, 274.22 cu.in.) natural aspirated V8 90° four-stroke gasoline engine from Nissan VK-family. The engine was producted on Nissan’s Yokohama Plant since 2001 to 2010. The VK45DE engine replaced VH41DE and VH45DE.

The 4.5-liter V8 Nissan VK45DE engine (or VK45 for short) was assembled at the Yokohama plant from 2001 to 2010 and installed on the most expensive and powerful models of the Japanese concern such as Fuga and President.

2025年1月21日 · With an impressive output of around 315 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque, the VK45DE delivers a thrilling driving experience. Its design incorporates advanced technologies …

2021年7月10日 · What are Nissan VK45DE Engines? The Nissan VK45DE engine is a naturally-aspirated, 4.5 Liter, 90-degree V8 gasoline engine from Nissan’s very own VK family of engines. The company produced the engine in their Yokohama Plant from 2001 until its eventual halt in 2010. The VK45DE replaced both VH41DE and VH45De engines at once.

2016年8月17日 · VK45DE engine appeared in the very beginning of 2001, and the first car, equipped with it, was Infiniti Q45. This engine replaced both VH41DE and VH45DE at once. VK45 cylinder block is new alumimiun 90° V8.

2022年7月31日 · Even though the VK45DE didn’t garner as much attention as the famous, all-alloy, oversquare 4.5 L V8, the VH45DE, it’s still a cracker of a motor that made its way into some of Nissan’s most successful cars. In this guide, we’ll discuss the specs, reliability info, and some of the common problems you can expect from the VK45DE engine.

2024年5月30日 · Dieser Achtzylindermotor hat eine V-förmige Konfiguration und einen Aluminiumzylinderblock mit vier Ventilen pro Zylinder. Die Leistung des Motors ist beeindruckend: Er hat einen Hubraum von 4.494 Kubikzentimetern und je nach Version ein anderes Verdichtungsverhältnis – 10,5 oder 11 beim VK45DD.

2023年2月17日 · VK45DD and VK45DE are 8-cylinder, gasoline engines with a reinforced design and sufficiently large power. Variations of engines with a volume of 4,5 liters and 280-340 “horses” came out in the final release. The differences between VK45DD and VK45DE lie in several aspects of their construction, namely:

2024年7月30日 · VK45 engine is installed on Infiniti FX45, Infiniti M45/Nissan Fuga, Infiniti Q45, Nissan Cima and Nissan President. The VK45DE engine began production in early 2001 and was first installed in the Infiniti Q45 automobile. This engine replaced the VH41DE and VH45DE, but despite similar geometry to the latter, the VK45DE is a completely new unit.