Basic Jaguar E-Sort Getting Tesla Powertrains Thanks To ECD

You may know ECD Automotive Design for its restoration-modification tasks involving Land Rovers, particularly basic Defenders. The American firm has gained notoriety by providing an possibility to present these British off-roaders a coronary heart transplant utilizing Tesla powertrains.

This time, ECD pronounces a brand new mission that does not contain Land Rovers however continues to be throughout the household). The Florida-based firm has given us a preview of restored and modified Jaguar E-Sort models. And identical to the Defender, ECD additionally gives Tesla powertrain replace for the E-Sort, bringing fashionable know-how into the basic, gorgeously designed coupe from the ’60s.

The Tesla powertrain provided by ECD comes with 450 horsepower (336 kilowatts) that is good for 200 miles of journey throughout the metropolis (140 miles on the freeway). Cost time is eight hours, based on ECD.

Constructed to the shopper’s specs, ECD gives a large number of paint choices to your Jaguar E-Sort restoration order, starting from historic to fashionable colours – the latter coming from Jaguar’s 2023 lineup. Each can be found in roadster and coupe kinds.

Likewise, the inside can be had with a large number of choices. Nappa leather-based comes commonplace however you’ve got the freedom to improve to Spinneybeck leathers which are both distressed, hand-tipped, or have a leather-weave sample. 

If a battery-operated Jaguar E-Sort does not tickle your fancy, you go for inside combustion choices provided by ECD. There’s the GM-sourced 450-hp LT1 V8 engine with 8-speed transmission sourced from the Chevy Corvette, or you’ll be able to go full historic with both inline-six or V12 that requires increased upkeep.

ECD costs its E-Sort restoration/modification mission from $299,995, which after all varies relying on the choices that clients will go for alongside the best way. In the event you’re , you may need to hurry as solely 10-12 models are to be constructed per yr, and 9 are already on order as of this writing. 

The primary Jaguar E-Sort restored models will likely be accomplished by Spring 2023 and may have an electrical Tesla drivetrain.