{"id":126473,"date":"2025-01-15T14:56:04","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T20:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=126473"},"modified":"2025-01-15T14:56:04","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T20:56:04","slug":"lotus-exige-with-a-turbo-g16-inline-three","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=126473","title":{"rendered":"Lotus Exige with a Turbo G16 Inline-Three"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Luke Shipp from Lookship<\/a> interviewed Ross Hobsons about his amazing Lotus Exige project. Ross explains it started with a salvaged Exige S2 and 2ZZ inline-four making 190 hp (141 kW). That was not enough for Ross so he started looking for engine options. He considered Honda and Audi power plants. Ross chose to use a turbocharged Toyota G16E<\/a> inline-three from a GR Yaris. The G16E motor is built by DJR Performance<\/a> with forged pistons and rods, Kelford camshafts, ported head, Kelford valve springs, and DJ Racecars<\/a> dry sump. The motor is capable of 700 hp (514 kW) but will make approximately 450-500 hp (330-367 kW). Ross will pair the motor to a Sadev ST90 seven-speed sequential transmission with a limited-slip differential. The exterior features a GT3 widebody, many composite panels, and polycarbonate windows. Listen to Ross explain the amazing work going into this car in the video below.<\/p>\n