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Engine Technologies

Our engines provide optimal power, minimum fuel consumption and maximum exhilaration.

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Twin-Turbo 3.5L V6
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Twin-Turbo 3.0L V6

TWIN-TURBO 3.5-LITER V6 ENGINE 

Confident Performance Balanced with Refinement

Our new 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine is rated for 450 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. That’s the highest torque output in our corporation's history.

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Benefits of INFINITI Twin-Turbo 3.5-Liter V6

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Smooth 9-Speed Transmission

The 9-speed transmission improves low end acceleration by 27% and overdrive fuel economy by 12%.
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Higher Output

The higher output of this engine gives the driver the feeling that they always have power in reserve.
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Outstanding Towing Capacity

The new INFINITI V6 twin-turbo engine gives you a towing capacity of 8,500lbs. That’s a best-in-class standard.

Our Vehicles With the Twin-Turbo 3.5L V6 Engine

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All-New QX80

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INFINITI VC-TURBO 2.0-LITER 

Heighten the Senses

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.

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Benefits of INFINITI VC-Turbo

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Greater Fuel Efficiency

27% fuel efficiency improvement over non-VC engines.
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Higher Output

268hp – a higher power output than many four-cylinder non-VC engines.
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Greater Towing Power

In the 2025 QX60, the VC-Turbo powertrain allows for an increase in the standard towing rating to 6,000 pounds.

An Inspired Fusion of Both Worlds

Moving seamlessly between compression ratios, the INFINITI VC-Turbo engine responds to driving conditions and continuously adapts. It offers performance when you need it and efficiency when you don’t.

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8:1 Compression for High Performance

The astonishing power of a high-performance 2.0 litre gas engine.
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14:1 Compression for High Efficiency

The torque and efficiency of a diesel.

Our Vehicles With the VC-Turbo Engine

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TWIN TURBO 3.0-LITER V6

Breathtaking Horsepower

This is the lightest, most powerful V6 engine INFINITI has ever created. It’s also the cleanest and most fuel-efficient. Our Twin Turbo V6 Engine is engineered to take you beyond with breathtaking horsepower.

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Benefits of INFINITI Twin-Turbo 3.0-Liter V6

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300 or 400 Horsepower

Our 3.0-litre Twin Turbo V6 is available in 300 and 400 horsepower. With advanced turbo technologies, it delivers unparalleled power, torque and fuel economy for an engine its size.
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Immediate Acceleration

An electric motor improves valve timing by reducing any delay at the start of acceleration. This makes throttle response faster, so the feeling of flight can take hold in seconds.
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Advanced Turbo Technology

Our Twin Turbo V6 includes a special turbo speed sensor that generates 10 percent more power. It allows the turbine to reach up to 222,000 RPM, so turbo speed peaks higher.
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Maximizing Performance

The Twin Turbo V6's precision-cut design helps achieve maximum performance by quickly compressing and circulating the air within the turbochargers.

Our Vehicles With the Twin-Turbo 3.0L V6 Engine

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Our History

We set out to create a new kind of luxury automotive brand, one which was a perfect blend of power, performance and artistry. We’ve never strayed far from our roots.
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Design

Powerful elegance is at the heart of our design philosophy. The inspiration may come from art or poetry but the execution is always powerful and purposeful.
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Making Our Marque

Discover the story behind our brand symbol. Find out what it means and how it’s a visual representation of everything we stand for as a company.