We hope you’re not bored of seeing Toyota 2JZ engine-swapped vehicles, as a result of this one certain does seize our consideration. The 1969 Jaguar XKE 2+2 you’re taking a look at right here is not like any E-Kind you’ve seen earlier than, and whereas it nonetheless has a straight-six beneath the hood, just about all the things else concerning the coupe has essentially modified.
In a nod to simply how stunning the E-Kind is to start with, its design is barely totally different on this Eneos construct as a result of it must be. Fender flares had been designed and 3D-printed by Illumasthetic, and so they had been then strengthened with carbon fiber. Why did it want the flares? Nicely, that’s as a result of the 2JZ-GTE 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six from the Supra produces much more energy than the E-Kind ever did, requiring much more rubber to maintain issues straight.
In fact, the Supra engine isn’t inventory, because it’s been modified with Deatschwerks injectors, a Nuke Efficiency gasoline system, CP-Carillo pistons and rods, a Borg Warner EFR 8474 turbo, Vibrant Efficiency intercooler … the checklist goes on eternally. Output is estimated at about 750 horsepower. The Frankenstein theme continues with the E60 era 535i rear subframe suspension and differential out again. In the meantime, it makes use of the five-speed guide transmission from an E36 era M3. The entrance suspension is customized, and whereas BMW brakes are used within the rear, Eneos selected brakes off a 2003 Chevy Corvette up entrance.
The 17-inch Rotiform STL wheels are wrapped with Bridgestone Potenza RE-71 RS tires. Inside, this Jag-yota will get a full roll-cage, Tillett seats, an OMP steering wheel and an entire lot extra. Eneos credit Faruk Kugay because the automotive’s builder – Kugay beforehand constructed some slightly inventive vehicles, like a 997 Porsche 911 GT3 with a Subaru Impreza STI EJ25 engine and an E30 BMW 3 Sequence with a Honda S2000’s 2.0L engine. This Jaguar takes the wild engine swaps and engineering to completely new heights, although, and we will’t assist however merely love the way in which it’s been executed.
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