Nissan’s new 2.5 liter hybrid unit to replace 3.5 liter V6?

Nissan’s new 2.5 liter hybrid unit to replace 3.5 liter V6?

Nissan has introduced a brand new hybrid drivetrain which is made up by a 2.5 liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, an electric motor as well as a lithium-ion battery pack. The interesting bit is that the 2.5 four potter is supplemented by a twin-screw supercharger.

This helps the new system to produce almost similar horsepower and torque figures as the company’s VQ35 3.5 liter V6 unit. This means we are talking about approximately 260 hp and 338 Nm of torque. At the same time, fuel consumption is lower too, at least 10% lower with the continuously variable transmission. Engineers claim that the new system has plenty of low and mid-range torque.

This drivetrain will either be made available alongside the 3.5 liter V6 or it might replace it all together. It is expected to be introduced into the North American market by 2013 and many suggest that it could in the next-generation Nissan Altima.

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Harvinder Sidhu

Harvinder Singh Sidhu thinks there's nothing better than Formula 1, not even sliced bread. Having written about cars since 2006, he plunged head first into the industry out of a passion for all things four-wheeled and everything in between. The F1 enthusiast has been following the sport since 1999 and has been keeping up with it since. In between races he keeps himself busy as the host of the Driven motoring show and as our version of the Joker.

 

Comments

  • Yum yum… Toyoda and Keep Dreaming Honda can go dai..

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  • They should put this engine in the next Teana, Murano, X-Trail or even other related models and bring it here!

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  • armandd on Dec 02, 2011 at 6:23 pm

    All that complex hybrid system & loss of the smooth V6 engine for only 10% lower FC? That’s not very impressive I think…

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    • You used this engine before.. WOW!!

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    • arcana on Dec 03, 2011 at 10:50 am

      i agree, so much added stuff and 10% improvement in fuel economy certainly doesnt do much (not to mention same output figures), at least 20% is commendable with a hybrid system in it.

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    • BeemerFreak on Dec 04, 2011 at 3:27 pm

      Diesel Power is still the way to go…..

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  • BMW POWER FOREVER on Dec 02, 2011 at 9:39 pm

    sensible engine

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  • Alpha on Dec 03, 2011 at 12:13 am

    Lol,can’t wait for the latest Nissan Fairlady 250Z. XD

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  • X-Trailer on Dec 04, 2011 at 9:44 am

    ” At the same time, fuel consumption is lower too, at least 10% lower with the continuously variable transmission”

    No please don’t pair a 260hp engine with CVT… in fact it’s so unlikely. If without CVT, FC will be higher?

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  • Carl Wong on Dec 04, 2011 at 6:06 pm

    The 3.5L V6 is used in GTR right?
    Off topic question: I heard that if you’re a staff/employee of a car company, you get a special discount for buying cars from them, is that true??

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