Jaguar E-Type gets a radical makeover for 2023 SEMA Show
What's the story
Jaguar's E-Type, often hailed as one of the most stunning cars ever produced, has undergone a transformation by DevSpeed Motorsports for the 2023 SEMA Show.
Exhibited at Eneos' display in Las Vegas, this strikingly revamped 1969 XKE 2+2 model is bound to spark debate among car enthusiasts.
Japan's leading oil firm and provider of motor oil and transmission fluids is presenting this one-of-a-kind creation, which fuses elements from various automakers to forge a "hot rod for the street and track."
Details
Supra engine and BMW gearbox among upgrades
This revamped Jaguar E-Type boasts a 2JZ-GTE engine taken from a Toyota Supra, complete with a Borg Warner EFR 8474 turbocharger.
A five-speed ZF manual gearbox sourced from a BMW M3 E36 channels power to the pavement.
Furthermore, the front brakes are borrowed from a 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (C5), while the rear brakes come from a 2010 BMW 5 Series sedan.
The rear subframe assembly and differential are also derived from the German luxury car.
What Next?
Custom suspension, interior upgrades, and carbon fiber bodywork
The Jaguar E-Type sports enlarged fender flares that were initially designed and 3D-printed before being reinforced with carbon fiber on the body panels.
The car gets a custom front suspension, Silvers coilovers, a DevSpeed roll cage, and aftermarket interior components including an OMP steering wheel, Tillett seats, and an OBP pedal box.
The vehicle rides on 17-inch Rotiform two-piece wheels encased in Bridgestone Potenza tires.
This distinctive E-Type can be admired at SEMA 2023 until Friday (November 3).