The “2JZ swap the world” dogma has unfold to the farthest reaches of the automotive neighborhood. Echoing that precept, DevSpeed Motorsport has unveiled their 2JZ-swapped Jaguar E-Sort.
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The E-Sort, often known as the XKE within the States, was born in 1961 because the road-going successor of the Jaguar D-Sort. Its beguiling physique is the work of famed aerodynamicist, Malcolm Sayer. Beneath an undefiled E-Sort’s curves and delicate contours lives a 4,2-litre straight six, which afforded the automotive’s rear-wheels with 181 kW and 357 N.m, culminating in a 0 to 100 km/h dash in 7,2 seconds. Dev Motorsport has omitted the unique engine configuration in favour of a 2JZ-GTE 3,0-litre straight six that affords the bulbous restomod an output north of 550 kW reported by a aspect exit exhaust.
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With nice energy comes even larger connecting parts. The 2JZ that powers this Jaguar is kitted with a BorgWarner turbocharger, CP-Carillo pistons and connecting rods, upgraded engine bearings, an uprated cylinder head and a Vibrant Efficiency intercooler. Though retaining the same cylinder rely as the unique 4,2-litre powerplant, this Japanese engine is coupled with a number of parts sourced from an eclectic batch of automobiles, such because the brakes of a Corvette or the ZF five-speed transmission sourced from an E36 M3.
The 2JZ-powered Jaguar wears an eggshell blue color scheme accentuated by the dominant white meatball-style logos with the sponsor’s title, Enoes Motor Oil, proudly displayed within the centre. Barely cambered, the flared Bridgestone Potenza tyres hug a set of light-weight 17-inch Rotiform STLs wheels. Take a peep inside and also you’re greeted by carbon0fibre seats, a deep dish wheel and a vibrant blue cage and physique.
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