{"id":112815,"date":"2024-03-12T06:00:40","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T11:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=112815"},"modified":"2024-03-12T00:51:50","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T05:51:50","slug":"rwd-ford-ka-with-a-kawasaki-ninja-motor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=112815","title":{"rendered":"RWD Ford Ka with a Kawasaki Ninja Motor"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This Ford Ka<\/a> is no longer front-wheel drive or Ford-powered. Instead it has a 900 cc inline-four and six-speed sequential transmission from a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-9R<\/a> motorcycle sitting in back of the car. The rear wheels are driven by a chain-driven limited-slip differential. Because of this the car does not have a reverse. The factory engine bay how holds a fuel cell and external fuel pump. The interior features Cobra seats with four-point harnesses surrounded by a roll cage and polycarbonate windows. You can view the unique car on eBay.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Source: eBay.co.uk<\/a> via Unique Cars for Sale FB page<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This Ford Ka is no longer front-wheel drive or Ford-powered. Instead it has a 900 cc inline-four and six-speed sequential transmission from a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-9R motorcycle sitting in back of the car. The rear wheels are driven by a chain-driven limited-slip differential. Because of this the car does not have a reverse. 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