After I saw a shot of this KE70 Corolla, I went looking for some more because I wanted to know which engine was attached to that side exit exhaust. After some digging around it became clear that it had a very special engine that is very common in the northern countries in Europe. But first let's have a look at the car itself …
I couldn't find a lot of info on the car itself but some things are very obvious like the new paintjob. It seems that the owner took the car apart and had it completely rebuilt from the ground up. The interior has been stripped bare. I'm sure this car weighs next to nothing.
I really like the drop on this car, not too crazy but just perfect. The arches sit perfectly over those, what I believe to be Sportmax wheels.
Then there is this side exit exhaust that has seen its fair share of heat. A sure sign this car is used in anger.
Now comes the cool part because the car is powered through this Volvo T5R engine. The guys in Sweden and Norway are able to extract some crazy amounts of horsepower from this engine. I'm sure they upgraded the turbo and even modified the internals of this engine. Considering the weight of the car together with this powerful engine it can smoke a set tires in seconds.
-Jeroen Willemsen
Pictures taken from Oxigen Graphics
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amazing, pretty hot!
As a former owner of an 850 Turbo wagon, I approve of this article.
This car is absolutely gorgeous! I'd love to know more about it.
my dream car! time less
That has got to be the sickest KE70 ever.
http://www.garaget.org/?car=71390
siiiiiiiiiiick!
OMFG!!!!!!!!!
this is just plain BAD ASS>>>
I actually thought of putting a vovlo engine in my 86 a short time ago, in one of my crazy ideas that will
most likely never see the life of day.
Go on youtube and look up volvo turbo and you ill see those engines have massive potential.
http://www.garaget.org/?car=71390 (more info and pictures)
Very nice ride xD
HELL
YES
This is sick. A madman's car thinly veiled by a fresh layer of paint
daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn!
Wow, this is truely jaw dropping!
Very cool indeed.
not sportmax wheels, by any standard....
That is fan-freakin-tastic! Would love to know more on this particular engine build. Beautiful car non-the-less.
That is one frigging sexy KE70.
he used a really good set of matched tires to win the race
Huge Swedish and Japanese car guy and this is one of the coolest builds I Have ever seen. Makes me want to drop a Toyota or Nissan lump into my Saab 900.
http://www.garaget.org/?car=71390
VOLVO POWER!!!!! turbobricks.com
Volvo straight 5s is just epic!!
Best KE70 build I have ever seen. Makes me want to drop a Nissan or Toyota engine into my Saab 900.
Rad. I'm feelin this
Why to put escape beside the door? to burn the leg of his lady? this kind of tunning in my opinion is untrue.
http://www.garaget.org/?car=71390
Is it me or there's a mk2 Golf front lip on this thing...?
I love it, awesome build.
http://www.garaget.org/mypage/gallery.php?user=dubrolle&cat=73358&p=1
theres some sick pictures of his build. its pretty impressive.
That should go like stink!! It would be crazy fast even if the engine was stock but now.. WOW!
Why hasn't anyone thought of this before!? It's a brilliant idea! And the car is epic!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvdiA1YcQjM&feature=related
i believe those are enkei's
http://www.rollaclub.com/board/topic/46262-ke70-1981-project-runway/
From the Builder himself!
What's the deal with scandinavians and volvo engines?? Just seen another swede in a 180sx with volvo powers too... What's wrong with a trusty old sr?
This is the Machine
Niceness
Does anyone know what kind/brand of hose clams he used on this??
http://www.garaget.org/forum/viewtopic.php?id=115436
That´s the build thread,
sick man, sick !
VOLVO POWER hehe
OMG DO WANT!!!
Old but very Young..... 4 thumbs
Old but very Young..... 4 thumbs
Love the t5 lump. Got one in my focus haha
Danny said:
"What's the deal with scandinavians and volvo engines?? Just seen another swede in a 180sx with volvo powers too... What's wrong with a trusty old sr?"
It's nothing wrong with the sr but Volvo engines are a really cheap and good option up here in Sweden, reliable, much knowledge of them and tons of parts for them.
damnnn retrospective but fun to drive, what a great appearance hihihi
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Those wheels are old Compomotive split... NO XXR/SPORTMAX!
very cool rims color vs. body color combination...great guys
i hve already see these car before on web.....fast and clean car.......