{"id":83157,"date":"2022-03-01T14:29:24","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T20:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=83157"},"modified":"2022-03-01T16:30:20","modified_gmt":"2022-03-01T22:30:20","slug":"1978-triumph-spitfire-with-a-mid-engine-turbo-audi-inline-four","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=83157","title":{"rendered":"1978 Triumph Spitfire with a Mid-Engine Turbo 1.8 L Inline-Four"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Nick Truman<\/a> spent his free time during the pandemic to build a unique 1978 Triumph Spitfire. The car originally came with a 1493 cc inline-four in front however Nick converted it to rear mid-engine. Sitting behind the driver is a turbocharged 1.8 L 20v inline-four from a 2002 Passat. Nick rebuilt the motor with forged internals, GT2860RS turbocharger, and methanol injection. The motor’s 400 horsepower is sent to a manual transmission from a 1.9 L TDI. They are both supported by an Audi A4 B7 Quattro rear subframe. The 685 kg (1510 lb) car stops thanks to BMW Series 1 front brakes and Audi A4 rear brakes. Listen as Nick explains the project to Officially Gassed<\/a> or view the build videos on Nick’s channel<\/a>. <\/p>\n