Dec 21, 2023 · What is a Nissan VC-Turbo? The innovative engine architecture, launched on the company's premium 2019 Infiniti QX50, promised to solve a recurrent problem with low-compression turbocharged...

The VC-Turbo engine uses a newly developed high-efficiency, wide-range turbocharger and electric waste gate. This allows precise control of the boost pressure with minimal turbo lag to generate powerful on-demand output.

INFINITI's VC-Turbo Engine is the world's first production-ready model, delivering exceptional power and efficiency in a revolutionary 4 cylinder platform.

Dec 13, 2017 · Smart power and greater control from advanced VC-Turbo internal combustion engine. INFINITI's VC-Turbo engine is the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine – and it makes its production debut on the new QX50.

The KR15DDT VC-Turbo 3 cylinder engine is firstly introduced in the fourth-generation X-Trail. [2] Like the name VC-Turbo suggests, this engine uses a variable compression ratio that allows for high power output and high fuel efficiency at the same time.

Mar 10, 2025 · What Is the VC-Turbo? The VC-Turbo, which was available on the Altima until just last year and is still found on some 2025 Nissan models, is the world’s first production variable compression ratio engine.

Sep 29, 2016 · INFINITI's VC-Turbo engine uses an advanced multi-link system to change the compression ratio seamlessly, actively raising or lowering the height of the pistons' stroke. Offering any compression ratio between 8:1 and 14:1, the VC-Turbo engine offers both power and efficiency within the same engine.

Dec 8, 2017 · The new Infiniti VC-Turbo engine (code-named KR20) is chock-full of interesting details that come with its variable-compression-ratio trick.

Jul 16, 2018 · Infiniti's VC-Turbo is a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four that can operate at a very high compression ratio without knocking, thanks to the variable compression.

The INFINITI VC-Turbo 2.0-liter is one of the most advanced internal combustion engines ever created. The variable compression ratio engine will establish new benchmarks for power, efficiency and emissions against which future powertrains will be measured.