What engine does the Nissan Bluebird use?

[LeKylie]

The Nissan Bluebird is equipped with the HR16DE engine, which features CVTC technology. The power curve is relatively smooth, and while the torque curve reaches its maximum torque of 153N·m/rpm at 4400 rpm, there are small peaks at 2500 rpm and 3500 rpm. More details are as follows: 1. The power curve of the Nissan Bluebird's HR16DE all-aluminum engine has the steepest slope between 3000 rpm and 5000 rpm, providing the best acceleration performance. Before 2500 rpm, the slope of the power curve is slightly less steep, and after 5000 rpm, the slope of the power curve decreases sharply as the RPM increases. To achieve the maximum power of 80Kw/6000rpm, it may consume more fuel. 2. The torque peaks at 2500 rpm, 3500 rpm, and 4400 rpm ensure excellent acceleration performance at low, medium, and high RPMs for the HR16DE all-aluminum engine. Between 3500 rpm and 5000 rpm, the torque remains at a high output, making this range the best for acceleration. From the perspective of pursuing acceleration, gear shifts should occur within this range. After 5000 rpm, the torque curve begins to decline significantly, and acceleration performance deteriorates.

[DiJune]

I've been collecting classic Nissan cars for twenty years, and the Bluebird is truly a classic among classics. Starting with the H-series inline-four engines from the 1960s to the popular CA series in the 1980s, especially the turbocharged CA18DET—no tuning enthusiast back then was unfamiliar with it. In the 1990s, the SR series engines took over, with the SR20DE 2.0L naturally aspirated engine being incredibly durable, often seen in Hong Kong car chase scenes. After 2000, the domestically produced seventh-gen Bluebird still used the SR20, with its aluminum block being 30kg lighter than cast iron, delivering a particularly rich engine sound during acceleration. But my favorite has to be the red-valve-cover SR16VE from the 1990s Bluebird SSS model—an 8200rpm high-revving machine that truly makes your blood boil when driven.

[LeBriella]

As an owner who has driven the Bluebird for ten years, my 2006 model is equipped with the SR20DE engine, a 2.0-liter displacement that has already covered 250,000 kilometers. The biggest advantage of this engine is its durability and affordable maintenance, with oil and filter changes costing just 300 yuan. The power feels a bit sluggish when the air conditioning is on in summer, but once you step deeper on the throttle and the RPM goes above 4,000, the torque kicks in. Once during a long trip, I noticed the water temperature was slightly high, and after checking, it turned out to be an aging thermostat. Replacing it with an original part cost just over 200 yuan. The newer Bluebird models with the HR16 engine do have lower fuel consumption, but the linear acceleration feel of the older model is something that small-displacement four-cylinders can't match. I plan to drive it for another five years and then pass it on to my son for practice after he gets his driver's license.

[OAmelia]

Just got the new Bluebird last year, and the salesperson said it's equipped with the HR16DE engine. With a 1.6L displacement paired with a CVT transmission, it only consumes 6.2L per 100km for city commuting. The auto start-stop feature is quite handy during morning traffic jams, saving fuel when the engine goes idle at red lights. On the highway, the RPM stays around 2000, making it much quieter than my friend's 1.5T car. The maintenance manual recommends an oil change every 5000km, and the dealership package costs just over 400 yuan, including labor. I heard this engine is the same as the one in the Sylphy, featuring mirror-like spray bore technology that eliminates the need for cast iron cylinder liners, reducing weight and saving fuel. The only downside is slightly louder engine noise during hard acceleration, but turning up the music easily covers it.