Flashback: Lexus V8 Powers Ford Sierra Hill Climb Beast
Building a hill-climbing monster is as easy as stuffing a big Lexus V8 into a tiny Ford.
Weekend Toy
Stolton does all sorts of fabrication work, tons of custom welding, racing, and even towing and transporting. But on the weekends, they obviously like to have a little fun and blow off steam from the long work week. That's where this '93 Ford Sierra comes into play, of course.
Nice Change
Apparently, Lexus' 1UZ V8 fits quite nicely in this tiny little sedan. The engine was plucked from a first-gen Lexus LS400, which was likely in bad shape. But at least its heart lives on in this racer, and it sounds absolutely glorious charging up hills in this video.
Power to Move
The engine remains naturally aspirated for now, but its 280 horsepower output is more than enough to move the 2,200 pound Ford around quite quickly. The engine breathes through a dual side-exit exhaust and has a BMW 318 gearbox behind it to handle shifts.
Aero Mods
In addition to the mechanical mods, there's also a slew of aerodynamic enhancements worth mentioning. They include a big rear wing and front splitter, to name a few. There's also a set of tasteful white OZ wheels that really give the Ford a proper vintage racer look.
