text: While this engine is similar to the VG30DE, it used different heads and inlet manifold. Contrary to popular belief, it was not available in the Nissan 300ZR model - the 300ZR only had an early version of the VG30DE (non turbo). The engine was available in the Cedric, Gloria, Cima and Leopard chassis. It is a single-turbo engine that was used from 1987 through 1995 in the Japanese market, and the predecessor for the VG30DETT engine.
  Applications:
  Nissan Cedric Y32 (1991–1994)
  Nissan Gloria Y32 (1991–1994)
  Nissan Cima FY31, FY32 (1988–1995)
  Nissan Leopard F31
  Autech Zagato Stelvio (based on the F31 Leopard) used a modified version with 280PS @ 6000rpm.
  VG30DETT
  The VG30DETT is an iron block/aluminum head twin-turbo, twin intercooler  version first seen in the 1987 MID4-II concept. Producing  in the MID-4 and coming in at a weight of , it was the last of Nissan's DOHC belt driven 4 valve per cylinder turbocharged engines put into production, following the CA18DET and RB20DET.
  The engine's hybrid T22/TB02 twin-turbos were developed exclusively for Nissan, and it came with Nissan's NVTCS valve timing control system).
  The production engine develops  at 6400 rpm and  at 3600 rpm with a five-speed manual transmission, and  and  of torque with a four-speed automatic transmission.
  JDM cars claimed , as the Japanese automobile manufacturers were limited to that number.