As we revealed in a previous article the famed RB26DETT will be superceded by the new V38DETT, a recreation of the Le Mans VRH35L 3.5-litre twin turbo V8, in V6 guise. Importantly the VRH35L will utilise the same technology for the cylinder heads and engine block as the Le Mans engine.
Interestingly, Nissan have developed the new engine in conjunction with Cosworth in the UK. Cosworth’s expertise was employed in the development of the V6’s aluminium monoblock design - the engine does not use piston sleeves, so the pistons make direct contact with the block. Cosworth also assisted with the design of reduced weight pistons, conrods and crankshaft.
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