原標題：Zupra: A Wide, Low, 2JZ-Swapped?300ZX

原作者：Vladimir Ljadov

The Z32 Nissan 300ZX is an interesting car. Laden with tech from the factory, it was marketed as an attainable supercar alternative and, based on the success of previous Z models stateside, aimed at US buyers.

日產(chǎn)300ZX是一款有趣的車。它被宣傳為一款“觸手可及的超跑替代品”，并基于此前Z車型在美國的成功而主要針對美國買家。

More than 30 years after its debut, the Z32 still?enjoys a?loyal following around the world, and its design has survived?the test of?time. The same can be said of the A80 MkIV Toyota Supra which, thanks in most part to its 2JZ-GTE engine, is another Japanese performance car icon. Imagine then, combining the best parts of each car. Jesse Laaksonen from Finland doesn’t need to; he’s already done it – and then some – with his ‘Zupra’ build.

在z32亮相30多年后，她的忠實追隨者已經(jīng)遍布世界各地。它的設(shè)計經(jīng)受住了時間的考驗。同樣的說法也可以用在另一臺日本性能跑車代表——豐田A80 Supra上，這在很大程度上得益于其2JZ-GTE發(fā)動機。那么，如果把兩輛車最好的部分結(jié)合起來，會如何呢？來自芬蘭的Jesse Laaksonen做到了——并且不止一次——他創(chuàng)造出了全新的“Zupra”

Thanks to a father who tuned and drag raced cars, Jesse became fascinated in the automotive hobby from a young age. In 2019, this 1995 300ZX – a USDM model that had been exported to Finland a decade prior – became Jesse’s first car. Back then it was still powered by its original VG30DETT engine, and the thought of swapping it out, let alone going crazy with other modifications around the car hadn’t even crossed Jesse’s mind. But that thinking didn’t last long.

由于他的父親熱衷于改裝和飆車，Jesse從小就迷上了汽車。2019年，這輛1995年的300ZX成為Jesse的第一輛車。這是一款10年前出口到芬蘭的USDM車型。那時它仍然由它的原廠VG30DETT發(fā)動機提供動力，而且換掉它的想法，更不用說瘋狂地添加其他改件的念頭甚至沒有閃現(xiàn)過杰西的腦海。但這種想法并沒有持續(xù)多久。

Around a year into the project, Jesse started researching the 2JZ platform and the swap process. Soon after, the Nissan was beating to the sound of a Toyota drum.

零零散散的進行了大約一年的改裝后，Jesse開始研究2JZ引擎和移植方案。不久之后，老日產(chǎn)就在豐田的聲浪聲中重新煥發(fā)生機。

Before it was fitted in the Z32, the 2JZ-GTE received a new set of bearings and the factory twin-turbos were ditched in favor of a big single Holset hybrid unit. It now features an upgraded crankshaft and forged pistons and rods, plus billet main caps.

在它被移植到Z32之前，2JZ-GTE換上了一套新的軸承，而原廠的雙渦輪被拋棄，以支持一個大的獨立Holset混合單元。它現(xiàn)在具有一個升級的曲軸和鍛造活塞和桿，加上鋼坯主帽。

The Toyota gearbox backing up the?2JZ uses a triple-plate OS Giken clutch that?Juha Rintanen?previously ran in his Nissan Silvia S15 Formula D car.

支持2JZ的豐田變速箱使用三板OS Giken離合器。沒錯，就是Juha Rintanen之前在他的日產(chǎn)Silvia S15漂移方程式賽車中的那款。

Once the mechanical aspect of the rebuild was complete, Jesse turned his attention to the 300ZX’s appearance. Rocket Bunny S13 over-fenders were purchased and re-molded for the Z, and deep-dish 18-inch Weds Kranze LXZ wheels were fitted up.

在機械方面的改裝完備后，Jesse把他的注意力轉(zhuǎn)向300ZX的外觀。火箭兔為S13打造的擋泥板被重新塑造以為Z所用，并且搭配上了18英寸的Weds Kranze LXZ輪圈。

At this point, Jesse thought that?the build was?headed in the right direction, but felt like?the exterior still needed some extra aggression. A GReddy front bumper and Bomex side skirts?were acquired and fitted, the latter receiving some custom details from a local carbon fiber specialist. Finally, the steel and FRP bodywork was painted in a custom Midnight Purple hue?with big metallic flakes for some extra?sparkle.

這時，Jesse認為外觀大體已經(jīng)沒有問題了；接下來所要做的是讓其更具攻擊性。一個灰色的前保險杠和Bomex側(cè)裙被安裝，后者在當?shù)氐奶祭w維專家那里接受了一些細節(jié)方面的定制。最后，鋼和玻璃鋼車身被涂成定制的午夜紫色，金屬部分則進行了拋光處理。

The aero-look was completed with a massive custom rear wing and my favorite small touch, Aerowolf mirror visors.

空氣動力學組件還包括一個巨大的定制后翼和我最喜歡的小件：Aerowoif降阻后視鏡。

To pull the whole look together, Jesse wanted to be able to drop the Z on the ground. A set of coilovers together with a Stanceparts air cup lift system?allows the car to ride low, but also be raised up by 50mm at the touch of a button when required.

為了把整個造型組合在一起，杰西決定采用低趴的姿態(tài)。一套盤管和一個Stanceparts氣杯提升系統(tǒng)，使車輛底盤高度大大降低，但在需要時也可以通過觸碰按鈕提高了50毫米。

Currently, the?2JZ delivers almost 600hp to the Z’s rear wheels, but in the future Jesse wants to reach the magical 1,000whp mark. He says that the car is best described by its?appearance, but?the mean and low look is not only for show. Jesse doesn’t hesitate to hit the track from time to time, and the Z is still versatile enough to drive to the shops. What more could you ask for?

目前，2JZ為Z的后輪提供了近600馬力，但未來Jesse希望能突破令人望而卻步的的1000馬力大關(guān)。他說，這款車最好的最好的宣傳是它的外觀，但外觀不僅僅是為了炫耀。改裝時，jesse毫不猶豫地切中了要害。同時，這臺Z還能滿足日常的行駛需求。面對這樣的一臺300ZX，你還能要求什么呢?