From The Late Brake Show.
The Ultimate Upcycled Resto Mod? Divisive Datsun 240Z with Drift mode. In this episode Jonny Smith gets under the skin (and behind the wheel) of a bespoke built classic Datsun Z that is a masterclass in upcycled modern hybrid and EV car components. There’s been many 2JZ, RB26 and LS swapped Datsun 240s, but Silent Classics (www.silentclassics.co.uk) went down the EV muscle route for boss man Jack Kerridge’s personal car. The attention to detail in exquisite.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:30 Controversial?
2:20 Mostly Fiat 500 conversions
2:48 The 240Z backstory
3:27 Engine bay
4:14 TECH SPEC
4:54 Weight
5:15 Upcycled drivetrain
5:50 0-62!
6:39 Lexus Hybrid
7:10 Power specs
8:08 Ride and suspension spec
8:41 More advanced than Ford Capri
9:38 Range
10:00 Battery pack
12:35 Bodyshell
13:02 INTERIOR
14:57 Gearstick
15:58 DRIFT MODE
19:55 Price
20:34 Bespoke EV builds
21:00 Boot space & 2nd batt pack
21:44 Subaru Impreza rear diff
22:55 Fiat 500s to Range Rovers
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