A taiwanese magazine has gotten info that the new VQ will be called VQ35HR.
The article is basically in Chinese, so maybe you guys can use bablefish to translate it.

Here's the link:

http://www.autonet.com.tw/cgi-bin/v1...=20001a6070200

 

You can install the Chinese translation pack from MS to view the content if your using IE.

Notice in the pic the strut tower brace..?

 

Interesting......

Nissan's VQ37 engine should be ready for the G35 Coupe debut in 2008.

VQ35 (260)
VQ35 (280)
VQ35 (298) 7000rpm
VQ35 HR (???) 7500rpm - I am guessing around 315hp

VQ37 (???)

 

umm no, its actually coming out this fall. Yes, the 07 G35 sedan will carry this new engine.

 

07 Sedan will carry the new engine as in 'VQ35 HR'

VQ37DE is currently scheduled to go in the next gen 370Z, no word yet on which motor will be in the next G Coupe. (I still think the next coupe looks like the engine bay can accomodate a V8)

 

interesting.
nissan is finally using sports car tuning into the VQ engine. hopefully its stronger and can take more abuse like the RB series and fully replace the RB as the highest performance nissan engine.

 

I still think the next coupe is going to be more an M type than a G, just seems larger, and they called it the "Coupe Concept" not the G35 Coupe, may be wrong, but that's my guess at this point.

 

Yep...
I think Nissan started using VQs in their races since 2003. Even the GT-Rs had VQs before they retired from JGTC. They are 3.0 liter though...

 

Concept meaning its only a concept car erf~

 

HR Stands for High Revolution, it will include equal length exhaust system and two new VTC systems with a redline of 7500 rpm. That's pretty much what I gathered from the article but I couldnt understand what the DLC thing does.

 

The 07 Z also gets the HR engine, apparently:
Maybe they'll get it in a higher tune? Should make things very interesting.

"350Z Coupe and 350Z Roadster

The 2007 Nissan 350Z is scheduled to go on sale in January 2007. The changes for the new model year will include new exterior colors, a new gray colored convertible top (Roadster models), Active Head Restraints and performance enhancements including a new VQ35HR engine

More information on the 2007 Nissan 350Z will be available at a later date "

nissannews.com

The "performance enhancements" are what have me wondering just what is going into the new Z. With all the talk about the 07 G, I forgot the Z was also due for a mid-life renewing. I think what goes into the 07 Z may be a good indicator of what's going into the 08 coupe?

 

I was thinking the exact same thing, that the '07 Z and '08 G Coupe will both have this new performance engine, it would make since.

 

I pulled this off some japanese site and then translated it in google, so it reads kinda weird. but it seems to have good info on the new VQ35HR.
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new generation “VQ” engine, when the engine which is loaded onto the next term skyline, becomes “the high rotary” “high response” engine is. As for “VQ type” in the United States from the fact that it possesses the suitable name value, just type name probably is to do that way. With 3500cc it becomes “VQ35HR”, it means with to come off substantially from designation rule of former engine type. As for HR” ““High Revolution (high revolution)” “High Response (high response)” in sense, as for main specification, ① new design cylinder block. The rudder frame was added, on exhaust cam side electromagnetism VTC the smooth blowing rising was actualized lightly to the setting ⑤ isometric exhaust manifold and 7500 revolutions when substantial rigid improvement ② left and right complete symmetrical inhalation and exhalation of air system ③ worldwide first hydrogen free DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) with coating in addition to the oil pressure VTC of friction decrease ④ air inlet cam side, class top-level environmental efficiency high output, large torque was compatible, is. Perhaps, with VQ35HR of 3500cc, you aim for 320 horsepower or more, probably will be and, VQ25HR of 2500cc is not that output improves to 250 horsepower vicinities, probably will be? But, until the next term skyline appears, it probably means that the serious sale inactivity continues.
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but the main changes are:
① new design cylinder block. The rudder frame was added, on exhaust cam side electromagnetism VTC the smooth blowing rising was actualized lightly to the setting
⑤ isometric exhaust manifold and 7500 revolutions when substantial rigid improvement
② left and right complete symmetrical inhalation and exhalation of air system
③ worldwide first hydrogen free DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) with coating in addition to the oil pressure VTC of friction decrease
④ air inlet cam side, class top-level environmental efficiency high output, large torque was compatible

and yes it will be in the new 07 350Z as stated above.

 

since Nissan started to use the VQ engines, they kept winning

 

Rumor says 315 HP/ 275 ft/lbs TQ for the VQ35HR...

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The 2007 Nissan 350Z is scheduled to go on sale in January 2007. The changes for the new model year will include new exterior colors, a new gray colored convertible top (Roadster models), Active Head Restraints and performance enhancements including a new VQ35HR engine.

The 2007 350Z will again be available in Coupe and Roadster body styles and in an array of models – five for the Coupe, including a Grand Touring model, and three for the Roadster (including the Grand Touring automatic transmission version).

More information on the 2007 Nissan 350Z will be available at a later date

The Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced the name of the new 5th, generation “VQ”

Name of the new generation VQ engine, in case of 3.5 liters in aerodynamic volume displacement, becomes “VQ35HR”. “High revolution” (High Revolution) and “prominent accelerator response ” HR means(High Response)

NISSAN announced the following specifications:

- New design cylinder block. The rudder frame was added, rigidity was raised substantially.
- Left and right complete symmetrical inhalation and exhalation air system
- Decreasing the friction worldwide first hydrogen free DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) with coating.
- Setting electromagnetism VTC on exhaust cam side in addition to the oil pressure VTC of air inlet cam side.
- Isometric exhaust manifold

Nissan Communications