What's an Rb Engine?

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The Rb Engine Is an Oversquare 2.0–3.0 L Straight-6 Four-Stroke Gasoline Engine from Nissan, Produced from 1985 to 2004, and Will Be Continuing Production in...

What's an Rb Engine?

The RB engine is an oversquare 2.0–3.0 L straight-6 four-stroke gasoline engine from Nissan, produced from 1985 to 2004, and will be continuing production in 2019, after a 15 year hiatus. The RB followed the 1983 VG-series V6 engines to offer a full, modern range in both straight or V layouts.

What does RB mean in engine?

" The "RB" name is mis-construed and thought to represent "rhythm & balance", or "race bred". This is not the case, it simply is a "series designator". "

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What cars have a RB engine?

The R31 Skyline series was the 1st generation of cars to use the RB-series of engines.
  • Nissan Skyline R31.
  • Nissan Skyline R32.
  • Nissan Skyline R33.
  • Nissan Skyline R34.
  • Nissan Stagea Series 1.
  • Nissan Patrol/Safari Fourth Generation.
  • Nissan Cefiro A31.
  • Holden Commodore VL.
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