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SR20 engines are very well designed and were initially made to withstand the rigors of sustained high speed driving in Europe. When this engine came out, it had an impressively high 7,500 rpm redline (no VTEC or VVL!), good power for its displacement and decent fuel economy. Primeras have been raced for many years in BTCC (is that right?) all over the world.
That said, I don't necessarily think this motor is much more "famous" or well respected than some of the other Nissan motors.
For instance, th RB26DETT Skyline engine is probably more revered and then there's the VQ series motors which have consistently been voted as the best V6 engines and have received numerous awards. The VG30 motors (single and dual overhead cam versions) have also been very well received.
If you want to talk about older models, the L28 inline 6 motors are also really nice. Nothing beats a smooth revving, torquey inline 6, IMO.
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