Nissan VG Engine - VG30E

The 3.0 L (2,960 cc) VG30E produced 153 hp (114 kW) and 182 lb·ft (247 N·m). Bore is 3.43 in (87 mm) and stroke is 3.27 in (83 mm). In 300ZX form, it produced 160 hp (120 kW) and 173 lb·ft (235 N·m). On April 1987 the "W" series VG30 was released, adding 5 horsepower but leaving torque unchanged. In 1989, the Maxima received the 160 hp (120 kW) rating, but also used a variable intake plenum improving torque to 182 lb·ft (247 N·m) @3200 rpm.

It was used in the following vehicles:

• 1984–1989 Nissan 300ZX/Nissan Fairlady Z (160 hp/165 hp) 9.0:1 compression ratio for NA
• 1984–1989 Nissan Laurel
• 1985–1994 Nissan Maxima (160 hp)
• 1987–1988 Nissan 200SX SE
• 1988–1996 Nissan Homy & Caravan series E24
• 1990–1992 Infiniti M30/Nissan Leopard
• 1990–1995 D21 Hardbody Truck
• 1990–1995 Nissan Pathfinder/Nissan Terrano
• 1992–1999 Nissan Gloria/Nissan Cedric (179 hp)
• 1993–1998 Nissan Quest/Mercury Villager (modified to become a non-interference design)