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Nissan to use mirror bore process on new 2.5L engine for Altima; highest volume application of technique

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Water is applied during this stage is intended to keep the machinery and metals at optimum temperatures and reduce friction. Nissan Decherd currently assembles engines for Nissan Altima, Maxima, Rogue, Pathfinder, Frontier, TITAN and INFINITI QX60, as well as motors for the all-electric Nissan LEAF. Yoshida, N.

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Infiniti introducing new advanced 3.0L V6 twin-turbo engines for 2016 Q50; up to 6.7% improvement in fuel efficiency

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Infiniti has developed a new advanced compact and lightweight 3.0-liter liter V6 twin-turbo engine which is making its debut in a 400 hp configuration for the new 2016 Infiniti Q50, which will premiere at the North American International Auto Show in January. 2016 Infiniti Q50. 2016 Infiniti Q50. Click to enlarge.

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Infiniti Introducing New Renault-Nissan Alliance 3.0L V6 Diesel in Europe

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Infiniti will introduce a newly-developed 3.0-liter The engine, the first in the brand’s 20-year history, will initially be available in both the EX and FX crossovers and later in the Infiniti M luxury performance sedan. Designated V9X, Infiniti’s new V6 diesel develops 175 kW (238 hp) and 550 N·m (406 lb-ft) of torque.

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Cadillac launches new V-6 family; 3.0L Twin Turbo w/ cylinder deactivation and stop/start for CT6

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is up to 4 dB quieter than the Infiniti 3.7L Unlike conventional systems, which force coolant flow from the front of the block to the back, the new patented targeted cooling system sends coolant simultaneously to each water jacket in the heads and block. turbocharged I-6 (315 hp and 105 hp/L) and 29% more than the Audi A7’s 3.0L

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