Crossbreeding Jag and Ferrari

Why?

I submit that for the cost of doing such a thing, you could have one of the nicest Ferrari 550s around and money left over for an XJS (if you really wanted one...)

 

i much prefer the idea of a v12 ferrari colombo engine in a jag xke.....

 

ShagRarri ?

FerShaggy ?

 

Seems a waste of two V12 cars.

If you want a fast XJS, put in a good Chevy motor. Or buy one with the conversion already done.

 

I'm not sure why anybody would want an XJS in the first place.

 

^ what he said.

 

Because it is so much better looking than a 550 Maranello?

 

I don't think I would go with a 550 motor if it were me. I would look for an XJR motor, either the supercharged I6 or a supercharded v8.

 

Why not just buy an XJS and tune it properly? Of course if you want a later XJS, then buy that and swap in the Jag V12.

My point being, for what you'll spend on purchasing, fabrication and set-up for the Ferrari motor, you could do this with the Jag V12, have a monster and change leftover.

 

Or you could take the v12 and put it in an MG..

SCCA EMod MGB-GT V12 build : MG Motorsports Forum : MG Experience Forums : The MG Experience

 

I am sure that project ended with a really, really great weight distribution...

There are some engine swaps that work, and work well (Cobra 289, Chevy 350 into street rodded 1930s Fords, etc.) -

but this just does not sound like one that has any particular reason or chance for working well.

 

I would agree..
Can it be done? Yes with enough wasted time effort and money.