Nissan reveals 5.0l VK56DE for Australian V8 Supercar Series

[AJUSA.com]

"The team will build 14 engines ahead of the Clipsal 500 in Adelaide next year, with dyno testing set to begin shortly, after which an engine will be turned over to V8 Supercars to investigate prior to homologation for racing."


SPECIFICATIONS RUNDOWN

Block: Nissan VK56 – Cast Aluminium 90 degree V8
Heads: Nissan VK56 – Quad Cam, four valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke: 102.69 mm x 75.31 mm
Capacity: 4990cc
Induction: Naturally aspirated, individual runner
Fuel: E85
Liners: Dry Cast Iron
Valve Train: Chain driven quad cam with direct acting DLC coated bucket followers
Ignition: Direct fire coil on plug
Injection: Sequential
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Maximum RPM: 7500

KEY SUPPLIERS
Blocks: Nissan
Heads: Nissan
Crankshaft: Pankl
Bearings: ACL
Camshafts: Piper Cams
Timing Drive Components: Nissan/NISMO/Albins
Pistons: Mahle
Pins: Mahle
Rings: Total Seal
Conrods: Carrillo
Valves: Del West
Valve Springs: Performance Springs International
Ignition System: Nissan
Plugs: NGK
Engine Management: MoTeC
Water Pump: Nissan Motorsport
Oil Pump: Dailey
Inlet Manifold: Nissan Motorsport
Exhaust: Nissan Motorsport


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[AJUSA.com]

Seems like the series will see some big updates in the engine department next year.

From Wikipedia:

A V8 Supercar must have a front-engine design and rear-wheel drive. Every car uses either a 5.0 L Ford "Boss 302" SVO or a 5.0 L Chevrolet small block race-engine (depending on the make) - capable of producing between 460 and 485 kW (620 — 650 bhp) of power, but generally quoted as a little over 450 kW (600 bhp) in race trim. Engines have pushrod actuated valves and electronic fuel injection. Both Ford and Holden engines are based on racing engines from their respective US parent companies. Engines are electronically restricted to 7,500 rpm.

Broadly speaking, the engines have a capacity of 5 litres, with 2 valves per cylinder. Compression ratio is regulated to 10:1. From the 2009 season onwards, cars run on E85 fuel consisting of 85% ethanol, which while reaping the benefits of a fuel largely made from a renewable resource has seen a marked increase in fuel consumption. EFI configuration is that of individual throttle bodies (albeit throttle actuation is linked/synchronised) and one injector per cylinder.

Engines typically produce approximately 50 less bhp when raced at the Bathurst 1000. This is done both to gain necessary engine longevity on the endurance race as well as to improve fuel efficiency, and moderate the number of potential refuelling stops. The advent of E85 fuel however has reduced the importance of fuel efficiency as a typical Bathurst stint has been reduced from approximately 31-32 laps to 22-23.

[kdo2milger]

from what mr. kelly is saying they only have enough parts to build 18 engines by end of 2013...doesnt look like we will see these on the market for quite sometime if at all...

[gweasel77]

NICE!!!!

I got a message from someone on my "IRCVK56" FB Page this morning about the unveiling of the NISMO VK56DE!!!! I posted a thread about as soon as i found out! I thought you guys would want to know also!

Thanks AJUSA for posting this thread with much more in info & specs!!!!!!

I literally jumped up out of my chair & started doing the happy dance when i first saw the pic of it!!!!

[AJUSA.com]

I had the same feeling when I saw it! I am a huge supporter/believer of the VK56. Now with Nissan factory support, I am sure we will see this popping up in more race series as it is further developed.

[BushLeague]

What body will they use for the series?

[AJUSA.com]

Nissan / Jack Daniels Altima.

[Grizz7122]

I just want the headers, intake manifold, and runners

[kdo2milger]

would be badazz to see nissan in nascar

[titanss]

Sweeeeeeeet!!!!!!!!!

[AJUSA.com]

Originally Posted by kdo2milger

would be badazz to see nissan in nascar

V8 Supercars hits US shores this year & nissan has jumped on that. Soon we may see them running in circles to! There US motorsport program seems to be getting a kickstart from someone.

[baseballfanz]

Originally Posted by kdo2milger

would be badazz to see nissan in nascar

Could explain why some people reporting their Titan pulling to the left all the time.

[06HemiRam]

Originally Posted by baseballfanz

Could explain why some people reporting their Titan pulling to the left all the time.

Lol, mine definately had a case of pulling badly from the factory.

[SpeedyTitan]

I can hear everyones jaw hitting the floor as they see/read this!