Sports versions of well-known models like the Pulsar, Lucino, and Sunny were equipped with the 1.6-liter Nissan SR16VE engine, also known as SR16, which was assembled at a plant in Japan between 1997 and 2000. For Pulsar 1997–1998, Autech offered an N1 version in addition to the standard modification.
Internal combustion engines SR18DE, SR20DE, SR20DET, SR20VE, and SR20VET are also members of the SR family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Nissan Lucino B14 in 1997 – 1999;
- Nissan Pulsar N15 in 1997 – 2000;
- Nissan Sunny 5 (B15) in 1998 – 2000.
Specifications
| Production years | 1997-2000 |
| Displacement, cc | 1596 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 175 200 (Autech SR16VE N1 version) |
| Torque output, Nm | 161 181 (Autech SR16VE N1 version) |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 86 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 68.7 |
| Compression ratio | 11 11.7 (Autech SR16VE N1 version) |
| Features | NEO VVL |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | VVL & VVT |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.2 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3/4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Nissan Pulsar VZ-R 1999) — city — highway — combined |
11.1 6.5 8.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~320 000 |
| Weight, kg | 150 |
Disadvantages of the SR16VE engine
It is strongly advised that owners of this unit keep an eye on the fuel’s quality;
A complex phase control system can be quickly rendered inoperable by cheap oils;
Examine the mass air flow sensor or idle speed control first when the speed is floating;
The oil pressure sensor and the crankshaft oil seal are typically the sources of leaks;
The timing chain frequently stretches and begins to rattle after 200 thousand kilometers.