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Old 05-03-2016, 12:08 AM   #13219
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Originally Posted by Reeyal View Post
The QX4 (R50) uses the same engine 3.5 L VQ35DE V6 as the FX35 (S50). On the FX, the V6 produces ~300 HP, while the V8 produces ~320 HP.

Much like meme405 said, the power benefit of the V8 is marginal.
HP isn't always everything. There is a big torque difference between the V6 and V8. The 35 puts out 270 ft lbs of torque compared to the 45's 330ft lbs. That would make quite the difference off the line.
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