The Nissan SR engine is a 1.6 L (1,596 cc), 1.8 L (1,838 cc) or 2.0 L (1,998 cc) straight-four, four-stroke gasoline internal combustion engine manufactured by Nissan Motors. It has an aluminum head and block with steel sleeves and has a DOHC 4-valve design, with variable valve timing on select models. The engine was used in many small to medium Nissan vehicles including high-performance turbocharged variants. It was designed by Nissan as a replacement for the earlier CA series of engines. Power output shown is JIS Net PS or ECE Net kilowatts unless otherwise indicated.
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Nissan SR engine | |
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Nissan SR16VE engine | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Nissan (Nissan Techno) |
Production | 1989–2002 |
Layout | |
Configuration | Inline-four engine |
Displacement | 1.6 L (1,596 cc) 1.8 L (1,838 cc) 2.0 L (1,998 cc) |
Cylinder bore | 82.5 mm (3.25 in) 86 mm (3.39 in) |
Piston stroke | 68.7 mm (2.70 in) 86 mm (3.39 in) |
Valvetrain | DOHC 4 valves x cyl. with VVT (some versions) |
Compression ratio | 9.0:1, 9.5:1, 10.3:1, 11.0:1 |
Combustion | |
Turbocharger | Garrett T25G or T28 (some versions) |
Fuel system | Fuel injection |
Fuel type | Gasoline |
Cooling system | Water-cooled |
Output | |
Power output | From 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) to 320 PS (235 kW; 316 hp) |
Torque output | From 150 N⋅m (111 lb⋅ft) to 418 N⋅m (308 lb⋅ft) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Nissan CA engine |
Successor | Nissan QG engine Nissan QR engine Nissan MR engine |
The 1.6 L (1,596 cc) SR16VE has Nissan's Neo VVL variable valve timing with lift control. It produces 175 PS (129 kW; 173 hp) at 7800 rpm and 119 lb⋅ft (161 N⋅m) at 7200 rpm. Redline is at 8300 rpm. Bore and stroke is 86 mm × 68.7 mm (3.39 in × 2.70 in) with a 11.0:1 compression ratio.
It is used in the following vehicles:
This version was used in the limited-production Pulsar VZ-R N1, produced from 1997 to 1998. These cars were tuned by Autech Japan. It made 200 PS (197 hp; 147 kW) at 7800 rpm and 134 lb⋅ft (182 N⋅m) 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.[citation needed]
The SR18Di is a 1.8 L (1,838 cc) DOHC engine. It produces 110 PS (108 hp; 81 kW) at 6500 rpm and 150 N⋅m (111 lb⋅ft) 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 generation Nissan Primera, 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 the Infiniti G20.
It is used in the following vehicles:
The SR18DE is a 1.8 L (1,838 cc) DOHC engine. It produces 125 PS (123 hp; 92 kW) at 6000 rpm and 156 N⋅m (115 lb⋅ft) 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 better fuel efficiency. These lightweight crankshafts were also homologated for use in the Japanese N2 Silvia racing program and later used in the SR20VE engine.
It was used in the following vehicles;
The SR20Di is a 2.0 L (1,998 cc) DOHC engine. It produces 116 PS (114 hp; 85 kW). Bore and stroke are 86 mm × 86 mm (3.39 in × 3.39 in). Similar to the 1.8 liter version except for bigger displacement with a throttle body injection system.
It is used in the following vehicles:
The Nissan SR20DE engine was used in over 15 Nissan models. It first appeared in October 1989, and over time it was gradually phased out with the introduction of the QR (low-emissions) engine family. The SR20DE carried nominal power ratings between 125–165 hp (127–167 PS; 93–123 kW) 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:
This engine has the following specifications (SAE, 1991):
The Specs | |
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Type: | Water cooled, 4 cycle in-line 4 cylinder |
Combustion Chamber: | Cross flow, pentroof type |
Valve mechanism: | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, chain drive |
Displacement: | 1,998 cc (2.0 L) |
Bore x Stroke: | 86 mm × 86 mm (3.39 in × 3.39 in) |
Bore Pitch: | 97 mm (3.82 in) |
Block Height: | 211.3 mm (8.32 in) |
Compression ratio: | 10.0:1 |
Crankshaft journal diameter: | 55 mm (2.17 in) |
Crankpin diameter: | 48 mm (1.89 in) |
Con rod length: | 136.3 mm (5.37 in) |
Valve diameters: | Intake: 34 mm (1.34 in), Exhaust: 30 mm (1.18 in) |
Dimensions: | 685 mm (27.0 in) x 610 mm (24 in) x 615 mm (24.2 in) |
Power: | 145 hp (147 PS; 108 kW) at 6400 rpm (SAE net) |
Maximum torque: | 132 lb⋅ft (179 N⋅m) at 4800 rpm (SAE net) |
It was used in the following vehicles:
Model | Years Produced |
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180SX | 1991–1992, 1994–1998 |
200SX SE-R | 1995–1998 |
Almera | 1996–1999 |
Almera Tino | 1998–2006 |
Avenir | 1990, 1992–1995, 1997–2001 |
Bluebird | 1989, 1991–1993, 1995–1998, 1999–2007 |
Liberty | 1998–2000 |
Infiniti G20 | 1991–2002 |
NX2000 | 1991–1996 |
Prairie Joy | 1995–1997 |
Presea | 1990–1993, 1995, 1997–1998 |
Primera | 1990–2002 |
Pulsar | 1991–2000 |
R'nessa | 1997–1998, 2000 |
Rasheen | 1998 |
Sentra | 1991–1994, 1998–2001 |
Serena | 1991–1995, 1997–2000 |
Silvia | 1991–1993, 1995–1996, 1998–2002 |
Wingroad | 1996–1999 |
Tommykaira ZZ (first generation) | 1996–2001 |
P11 2.0
The SR20DET was first produced in the U12 Nissan Bluebird 2000SSS Attesa in October 1989 . From 1990 through to 1994 it was used in the Nissan Pulsar GTi-R (RNN14) however with a bigger T28 turbo. In both these cars, the engine is aligned in a transverse fashion.
However, the RWD Nissan Silvia produced from 1988 was built with a longitudinally aligned SR20DET.
The engine was used in the Nissan Avenir in 1995, the Nissan R'nessa in 1997, and the Nissan Liberty in 1999.
Out of all the Nissan models produced with the SR20DET, the Silvia was the longest-running model to use it. The S14 and S15 use a bigger turbocharger than the S13 models.
The colors of the valve covers seem to be related to the year the engine was released.
Color | Model | Years |
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Red | S13/180SX/Bluebird/Pulsar | 1989–1994 |
Black | S13/180SX | 1994–1998 |
Black | S14/S15 | 1994–2002 |
Silver | Avenir/R'nessa | 1995–2001/1997-2002 |
It was available in the following vehicles:
The 2.0 L (1,998 cc) SR20VE has Nissan's Neo VVL variable valve timing with lift control. It produces 190 PS (187 hp; 140 kW) at 7000 rpm and 20.0 kg⋅m (196 N⋅m; 145 lb⋅ft) at 6000 rpm with a 10.3:1 compression ratio and later (2001–2003) 204 PS (201 hp; 150 kW) at 7200 rpm and 21.0 kg⋅m (206 N⋅m; 152 lb⋅ft) at 5200 rpm with a 11:1 compression ratio.
It is used in the following vehicles:
Available as original equipment only in the Japanese market, the 2.0 L (1,998 cc) SR20VET was the first turbocharged engine from Nissan with variable valve lift (VVL). It produces 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp) at 6400 rpm and 309 N⋅m (228 lb⋅ft) at 3200 rpm, with 9.0:1 compression ratio.
It is used in the following vehicles:
Manufacturer | Type | Duration [°] | Lift [mm] | Engine Notes | |
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Nissan | Intake | 232 | 8.66 | Stock low-port SR20DE (1985-2012) | |
Nissan | Intake | 248 | 10.00 | Stock high-port SR20DE (1991-1993) | |
Nissan | Exhaust | 240 | 9.2 | Stock Pulsar GTi-R (specific) SR20DET | |
Nissan | Intake | 240 | 10.0 | Stock Pulsar GTi-R (specific) SR20DET | |
Nissan | Exhaust | 248 | 10.0 | Stock Pulsar GTi-R (specific) SR20DET | |
Nissan | Intake | 232 | 10.0 | Stock Roller Rocker SR20DE (2000-up) | |
Nissan | Exhaust | 240 | 9.2 | Stock Roller Rocker SR20DE (2000-up) |
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