Nissan VG Engine - VG30DE

The first quad cam 24V VG30DE engine was developed for the 1985 MID4 project.

There are two versions of the VG30DE. The first version was introduced in 1986 on the Japanese 300ZR Z31 and Leopard, and was never sold in North America. The VG30DE has two throttle bodies facing the front of the vehicleFairlady Z or two throttle bodies to the left in the sedans and Japanese 300ZR Z31.

The 3.0 L (2,960 cc) VG30DE produces 222 hp (166 kW) and 198 lb·ft (268 N·m). Bore is 3.43 in (87 mm) and stroke is 3.27 in (83 mm). Original Japanese market units claimed 185 PS (136 kW).

It is used in the following vehicles:

• 1985 Nissan MID4 Concept (Not-Production)
• 1986–1989 Nissan 300ZR
• 1990–1996 Nissan 300ZX Z32
• 1987–1999 Nissan Fairlady Z
• 1986–1992 Nissan Leopard F31
• 1992–1998 Infiniti J30/Nissan Leopard J Ferie
• 1992–1995 Nissan Gloria and Cedric
• 1989–1991 Nissan Cima