The VH41DE is a 4.1 liter V8 that was based on the VH45DE. The bore of 93 mm remained but the stroke was shortened to 76 mm. Power output for the new engine was 268 hp (200 kW) at 5600 rpm and 278 lb·ft (377 N·m) at 4000 rpm.
The VH41DE also used a double row timing chain, compared to the VH45DE that used a single row timing chain. Its alternator is also located at the top of the engine which creates an overall narrower engine package which can be handy in engine conversions where it may otherwise foul on the chassis rails.
The 4.1 L VH41DE was used in the following vehicles:
- 1997-2001 Infiniti Q45 266 hp (198 kW), 278 lb-ft (370 N-m)
- 1992-1993 Nissan Leopard, 266 hp (198 kW), 278 lb-ft (370 N-m)
- 1991-1996 Nissan Cima Y32, 266 hp (198 kW), 278 lb-ft (370 N-m)
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