Nissan 2.0L 4-cylinder

Nissan 2.0L 4-cylinder — every model and year that used this engine (8 models, 1990–present), based on NHTSA VIN build data, with links to prices and reliability.

2.0L · 4 cylinders · seen in 8 models, 1990–2026

By the numbers

Output range 140–241 hp (median 140 hp). Gasoline: 98%. Based on 171 decoded NHTSA VIN build sheets.

About this engine family

The SR engine is a series of 1.6 to 2.0 L straight-four, four-stroke gasoline engines manufactured by Nissan from 1987 to 2007. It was part of a new engine family name PLASMA.

In detail

The SR16VE has Nissan's Neo VVL variable valve timing with lift control. It produces at 7800 rpm and at 7200 rpm. Redline is at 8300 rpm. Bore and stroke is with a 11.0:1 compression ratio. This engine was never used on the USDM counterpart of the B14 Lucino, the B14 Nissan 200SX, as it uses the 1.6 L GA16DE and 2.0 L SR20DE engines instead. It is used in the following vehicles: N15 Nissan Pulsar VZ-R B14 Nissan Lucino VZ-R B15 Nissan Sunny VZ-R This version was used in the limited-production Pulsar VZ-R N1, produced from 1997 to 1998.

These cars were tuned by Autech Japan. It made at 7800 rpm and at 7600 rpm. Redline of the N1 Version 2 (1998) is at 8600 rpm. This is also claimed to be the most powerful production 1.6 L naturally aspirated engine. The SR18Di is a DOHC engine. It produces at 6500 rpm and at 4000 rpm. Based on the Single Point Fuel Injection system, it was installed on JDM cars and some UK versions. This model used some cast iron blocks and it was used on the P10 generation Nissan Primera, but due to the low overall power this engine option was dropped on the next generation.

This engine was never used on the USDM counterpart of the P10/11 Primera, the Infiniti G20, as it uses the 2.0 L SR20DE engine instead. It is used in the following vehicles: 1990-1993 Nissan Primera Nissan Sunny Nissan Bluebird U12 Nissan Avenir W10 The SR18DE is a DOHC engine. It produces at 6000 rpm and at 4800 rpm. This engine came with Multi Point Fuel Injection System ECCS (Electronic Concentrated Control System).

The SR18DE crankshaft was produced with four fewer counterweights than the SR20DE variants, which have eight, for lighter weight and better fuel efficiency. These lightweight crankshafts were also homologated for use in the Japanese N2 Silvia racing program and later used in the SR20VE engine. This engine was never used on the USDM counterpart of the P10/11 Primera, the Infiniti G20, as it uses the 2.0 L SR20DE engine instead.

It is used in the following vehicles: 1991-1997 Nissan Primera Nissan Sunny Nissan Avenir W10 Nissan Rasheen 1991-1997 Nissan Bluebird U13 1989-1998 Nissan Bluebird U14 Factory detuning and refining of fuel injection. 1990-1993 Nissan Pulsar GTi B13 and N14, at 6400 rpm and at 4800 rpm 1991-1999 Nissan Pulsar GTi N15, at 6400 rpm and at 4800 rpm 1989(??)-2001 Nissan Presea The SR20Di is a DOHC engine.

It produces . Bore and stroke are . Similar to the 1.8 liter version except for bigger displacement with a throttle body injection system. This engine was never used on the USDM counterpart of the P10/11 Primera, the Infiniti G20, as it uses the 2.0 L SR20DE engine instead. It is used in the following vehicles: 1991–1994.6 Nissan Primera The SR20DE is a DOHC engine. It was used in over 15 Nissan models, first appearing in the U12 Bluebird in October 1989.

It was gradually phased out over time with the introduction of the low-emissions QR engine family in 1999, until production stopped in 2002. It carried nominal power ratings between from the factory, although there are some Autech models with horsepower ratings of between 175 and 200 hp depending on the chassis and degrees of tuning. The breakdown of the engine code is as follows: SR - Engine 20 - 2.0 Litres D - Dual Overhead Cams E - Electronic Fuel Injection This engine has the following specifications (SAE, 1991): The SR20DET is a DOHC engine.

It is a turbocharged version of the SR20DE, with power outputs ranging from at 6000 rpm to at 6400 rpm, and torque outputs ranging from at 4800 rpm to at 4800 rpm. It was first used in the U12 Bluebird SSS ATTESA Limited from October 1989, and expanded to several cars from 1989 through 2002. The Silvia was the longest-running and most notable Nissan model to use the SR20DET, starting with the S13 series in 1991 and ending with the S15 series in 2002.

Source: Wikipedia — Nissan SR engine, CC BY-SA.

Models that used this engine

Model Years with this engine Fuel VIN builds seen
SENTRA 1990–2026 Gasoline 104
KICKS MPV 2026–2026 Gasoline 23
NX 1991–1993 Gasoline 15

Engine usage derived from NHTSA VIN build data (displacement + cylinder configuration). Model links lead to prices, generations and reliability.

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