The VQ is a family of V6 automobile petrol engines developed by Nissan and produced in displacements varying from 2.0 L to 4.0 L. Designed to replace the VG series, the all-aluminium 4-valve per cylinder DOHC design debuted with Nissan's EGI/ECCS sequential multi-point fuel injection (MPFI) system.

In most cases, the Cefiro used Nissan's VQ six-cylinder engines, named Ward's 10 Best Engines more than ten years running.

Apr 4, 2025 · The Nissan VQ20DE is a 2.0 l (1,995 cc, 121.73 cu.in.) natural aspirated V6 60° 4-stroke gasoline engine from Nissan VQ-family. The VQ20DE features a lightweight aluminum block with a fully balanced four-bearings crankshaft and two aluminum heads with two camshafts (DOHC) and four valves per cylinder.

Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of Nissan Cefiro Autech (VQ20) (man. 5) in 2000 , the model with 4-door sedan body and V-6 1995 cm3 / 121.8 cui, 117.5 kW / 160 PS / 158 hp (JIS net) of power, 196 Nm / 145 lb-ft of torque, 5-speed manual powertrain offered since January ...

Start the development of a new V6 engine by reviewing principal dimensions aimed at even more agile and smooth revving. In continuation of VQ engine aspiration, the new engine name followed by “HR” which represents high rate of revolution and outstanding accelerator response. 3-2. Technology of New-Generation VQ Engine. 3-3.

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Complete performance review and accelerations chart for Nissan Cefiro Autech (VQ20) (man. 5) in 2000, the model with 4-door sedan body and V-6 1995 cm3 / 121.8 cui, 117.5 kW / 160 PS / 158 hp (JIS net) engine offered since January 2000 for Japan special edition.

The 2.0-liter Nissan VQ20DE engine (or VQ20 for short) was shown in 1994 as the junior representative of a new line of V6 engines and was intended for the popular Cefiro and Maxima sedans. After the modernization of 1999, this power unit received the NEO prefix to its index.

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Jul 6, 2006 · I read an article that it's one of the best V6's out there but why? Is it reliable like the J30,J32 ect? Is it better because of it's power output?