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\"1965<\/a><\/p>\n

At some point a S2000 lost control and wrapped the back end around a tree or pole. Unfortunately the body was lost but the S2000’s heart received a second chance. The 247 horsepower 2.0 L F20C inline-four found a new home inside the engine bay of a 1965 Ford Cortina. The F20C is using all factory wiring and ECU. The owner also installed a roll cage and upgraded suspension to improve handling in the classic. The car weights 1,800 lbs which is roughly 1,000 lbs lighter then a S2000.<\/p>\n

\"1965<\/a><\/p>\n

Source: Jalopnik<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

At some point a S2000 lost control and wrapped the back end around a tree or pole. Unfortunately the body was lost but the S2000’s heart received a second chance. The 247 horsepower 2.0 L F20C inline-four found a new home inside the engine bay of a 1965 Ford Cortina. 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