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NeoTokyo is Building a Jaguar E-Type with a Toyota 2JZ-GTE and 8HP70

side view of a Jaguar E-type testing on the track

NeoTokyo is building a unique 1972 Jaguar E-type (Series 3) at their company in Tokyo, Japan. The company opted to swap the factory motor for a turbocharged 2JZ-GTE inline-six. NeoTokyo is testing the 2JZ motor with a ZF 8HP70 eight-speed automatic transmission and Tremec TKX five-speed manual transmission. They are changing the exterior to look more like an E-Type Series 1. NeoTokyo 3D scanned the car and will be fabricating the cowl, doors, rear hatch, and bumpers out of carbon fiber. The lighter front will be supported by a custom tubular chassis. You can follow the project’s progress at @neotokyo_store or on their Facebook page.

front-side view of a Jaguar E-type testing on the track

front view of a Jaguar E-type with the front off showing a 2JZ-GTE motor in engine bay

front view of a Jaguar E-type with the front off showing a 2JZ-GTE motor in engine bay

closeup view of a 2JZ-GTE inline-six in the engine bay of a Jaguar E-type

closeup view of a 2JZ-GTE inline-six in the engine bay of a Jaguar E-type

rear view of a Jaguar E-type testing at track

custom front for a Jaguar E-Type

modified rear bodywork on a Jaguar E-Type

3d scan of Jaguar E-type body

Source: Neotokyo and Neotokyo FB page

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