2017 Nissan GT-R Engine Being Built – Video

 

A hand built 3.8L twin-turbo V6 lies at the heart of every Nissan GT-R. Each engine in the 2017 GT-R is assembled by one of five master craftsman – we call them Takumi – at Nissan’s plant in Yokohama, Japan. This is story about what it takes to become a Nissan Takumi and their remarkable skill of precision craftsmanship unparalleled by man or machine.

Specifications
Designation	VR38DETT
Cam Configuration	DOHC
Cylinders/ Configuration	V6
Displacement (Liters)	3.8
Horsepower	565 @ 6,800 RPM
Torque	467 lb.-ft. @ 3,300-5,800 RPM

Dimensions
Overall length	4,710 mm / 185.4 in.
Overall width (without door mirrors)	1,895 mm / 74.6 in.
Overall height	1,370 mm / 53.9 in.
Wheelbase	2,780 mm / 109.4 in.