All-new Nissan Patrol unveiled in the UAE
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No; this is using common sense and some calculations to figure out that it's low on power.
This new Nissan VK56VD 5.6L V8 has BOTH direct injection and VVEL (electronically controlled infinitely variable valve lift).
The iForce 5.7L V8 for example lacks both those technologies, yet achieves close to the same HP, and virtually the same torque.
This new Nissan VK56VD 5.6L V8 has BOTH direct injection and VVEL (electronically controlled infinitely variable valve lift).
The iForce 5.7L V8 for example lacks both those technologies, yet achieves close to the same HP, and virtually the same torque.
A 19 hp gains for the Nissan 5.6 over the Toyota 5.7 seems about right. Doesn't the DI motors for Toyota require premium...we don't yet know if the 5.6 will run on premium or not. Also, I am more than certain that the upcoming 5.6 is a modified carryover 5.6 from the Armada SUV and not a brand new engine....if that is the case, then the new Patrol gets a 85 hp bumps form VVEL and DI...that is pretty impressive.
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Obviously there are tons of variables at play here, but the cam profile on this version of the VK56VD was probably tuned for maximum torque at lower RPM's, which is more important in heavy truck applications. The exhaust is also probably more restricted than the M56. The M56 has full maximum torque of 417 lb.ft at 4,400 RPM. With the current QX56, it comes in at a lower 3,400 RPM. Even the huge 6.2 liter Vortec V8 in the Escalade only makes 417 lb.ft at a loftier 4,300 RPM. For trucks/SUV's, durability and torque at low RPM's is what is most important, not highest specific output.
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I dislike both the new QX and the Patrol. The Patrol's exterior (while its roots aren't on glamor) is just too bland to compete against a LC. The QX just looks gross like most new Infiniti designs (the FX is awful, the M is boring but then again most vehicles in that class are pretty boring).
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I know of 3 fx 50's that have had to have there tranny's swapped including ours because rough shifting, and ours only has 16000 kms on the clock......I dont think the tranny can handle the power
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Interesting there hasn't been more word regarding this. I guess it's not too surprising though, as the 7-speed is a JATCO unit and historically JATCO transmissions tend to be somewhat weak and fragile. They don't have a great reliability history.
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I drove a company-leased Patrol in Abu Dhabi/Dubai a lot of years ago, and although it was very "utilitarian", not to say "agricultural" in appearance, it was comfortable, dead reliable, and would go just about anywhere you pointed it. For two months I made customer calls, even delivered a couple of big loads of oilfield parts in the mid-to-large-size wagon. My impressions were of a highly refined LR with a far better paint job, nicer seats, and a relatively powerful engine. It was no speed merchant, as befits something with the aerodynamics of an outhouse, but it was a VERY nice ride.
I was extremely disappointed it was never imported to the US, and there were no plans for Nissan to do so.
I was extremely disappointed it was never imported to the US, and there were no plans for Nissan to do so.