The Nissan Armada NISMO's VR35DDTT 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine

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The VR35DDTT is a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine developed by Nissan. It's a newer engine that replaces the larger 5.6-liter V8 in the Nissan Armada and Infiniti QX80. The VR35DDTT produces 425 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque in the 2025 Nissan Armada. A higher-output version with 460 horsepower is also available in the Armada Nismo.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:
  • Displacement: 3.5 liters (3,492 cc).
  • Configuration: 60-degree V6, twin-turbocharged.
  • Replaced: The 5.6-liter VK56 V8 in the Nissan Armada and Infiniti QX80.
  • Applications:
    • 2025 Nissan Armada (all trims).
    • 2025 Infiniti QX80 (third generation).
    • Nissan Patrol (related to the Armada).
    • Armada Nismo (higher-output version).
  • Key Features:
    • Improved power and refinement compared to the V8 it replaces.
    • Engineered for regional conditions.
    • Precision assembly at Nissan's Iwaki Plant in Japan.
  • Power Output:
    • Standard: 425 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque in the 2025 Armada.
    • Armada Nismo: 460 horsepower.
    • Infiniti QX80: 450 horsepower.
  • Transmission: Often paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission.
 
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