The new VQ engine uses asymmetrical piston skirts to reduce friction. Raising the cylinder block deck height permits a 7.6 mm (0.3 in) increase in connecting rod length. To support higher engine speeds, Nissan applied a friction-reducing solution: lengthening the connecting rods. The VQ35HR engine employs a stiff ladder frame to support the crankshaft. The VQ35HR has an aluminum block with a four-bearings crankshaft supported system. General information Engine Specificationsģ43 Nm (34.9 kg The breakdown of the engine code is as follows: On some hybrid vehicle models this engine produces up to 360 HP (268 kW), but only in combined with an electric motor. It produces from 297 HP (221 kW) at 6,800 rpm on a version of Infiniti EX37 up to 313 HP (232 kW) at 6.800 rpm. Cylinder bore and piston stroke is 95.5 mm (3.76 in) and 81.4 mm (3.20 in), respectively.