Engine Swap (2024)

Engine swapping is a mechanic introduced in Gran Turismo 7. It is a feature that allows players to apply specific engines to certain makes of cars, giving them an overall change in performance and driving profile.

There are two ways to perform an engine swap:

Roulette Tickets: Engines can be acquired at random from Roulette Tickets (four-star and five-star tickets only, as well from dedicated six-star tickets that grants engines exclusively), which can be earned through simply playing the game. Once the player has an engine, they must then have in their possession a compatible vehicle for that engine. Change into that vehicle and head to the Parts section of My Garage, where it will show the list of collected parts and engines. If the engine is compatible with the car, it will say so and allow the player to swap out the current engine for the new more powerful one.
GT Auto: Starting from version 1.34, the player can also swap engines from the Car Maintenance & Service department of GT Auto if they have the maximum Collector Level (50). When chosen, a list of engines compatible with the car being driven will be available if the car accepts engine swaps, to which the player will be required to pay for the engine installation (Cr. 100,000 swap fee, plus engine cost - 50% of the source car's price) at their expense.

Note that doing so will alter the cars Performance Points value, and can affect the car's eligibility for certain events. Once performed, the engine swap cannot be changed back. Also, the player cannot revert the engine back to its original settings at the tuning shop once it has been tuned.

Engine swaps may also affect certain parameters and behaviors such as weight. For example, larger displacement engines may add extra weight on the car.

- 1.1 AMG
  - 1.1.1 M159-AMG-GT3-'20
- 1.2 Audi
  - 1.2.1 BYH-R8
  - 1.2.2 R5-20vT-Quattro-Pikes
- 1.3 BMW
  - 1.3.1 P65B44-Z4
- 1.4 Bugatti
  - 1.4.1 8.0-WR16-64v4T-Chiron
- 1.5 Chevrolet
  - 1.5.1 LS9-Corvette
  - 1.5.2 LT1-Corvette
  - 1.5.3 LT4-Camaro
  - 1.5.4 LT5-Corvette-C7
- 1.6 Dodge
  - 1.6.1 Hellcat-Charger
  - 1.6.2 Demon-Challenger
- 1.7 Ferrari
  - 1.7.1 F136F-458
  - 1.7.2 F140B-Enzo
- 1.8 Ford
  - 1.8.1 Coyote-5.0L-Mustang
  - 1.8.2 V8-Ford-GT-LM-Test
  - 1.8.3 Voodoo-5.2L-GT350R
- 1.9 Garage RCR
  - 1.9.1 K24A-Civic
- 1.10 Greening Auto Company
  - 1.10.1 Windsor-351-Maverick
- 1.11 Honda
  - 1.11.1 B18C-Integra-'98
  - 1.11.2 HR-414E-NSX
  - 1.11.3 K20C1-Civic-'20
- 1.12 Jaguar
  - 1.12.1 V12-XJR-9
- 1.13 Lamborghini
  - 1.13.1 L539-Aventador-SV
- 1.14 Lexus
  - 1.14.1 1LR-GUE-LFA
  - 1.14.2 3UZ-FE-SC430
- 1.15 Mazda
  - 1.15.1 13B-REW-RX-7
  - 1.15.2 R26B-787B
- 1.16 Mitsubishi
  - 1.16.1 Evo-Final-Gr.B
- 1.17 Nissan
  - 1.17.1 LZ20B-Skyline
  - 1.17.2 RB26DETT-GT-R-R34
  - 1.17.3 SR20DET-Silvia-S15
  - 1.17.4 VK45DE-GT-R
  - 1.17.5 VRH35Z-R92CP
  - 1.17.6 VR38DETT-GT-R-Nismo
- 1.18 Pagani
  - 1.18.1 M158-AMG-Huayra
- 1.19 Porsche
  - 1.19.1 959.50-959
  - 1.19.2 M64/03-911
  - 1.19.3 M97/80-911
- 1.20 Roadster Shop
  - 1.20.1 LS7-Rampage
- 1.21 RUF
  - 1.21.1 CTR38-CTR3
- 1.22 Subaru
  - 1.22.1 LS7-BRZ
- 1.23 Suzuki
  - 1.23.1 H25A-Escudo
  - 1.23.2 V8-Suzuki-VGT-Gr.3
  - 1.23.3 K14C-Swift
- 1.24 Toyota
  - 1.24.1 2JZ-GTE-Supra
  - 1.24.2 3S-GTE-MR2
2 Trivia
- 2.1 Swap References

Engines & Compatible Cars[]

The following is a list of currently available engines and what vehicles they can be applied to. The list of the supported cars and engines are verified with this page and this page.

AMG[]

M159-AMG-GT3-'20[]

"This V8 is a high-revving racing engine with a 6.2L displacement and clear soundtrack. With turbocharges installed, it promises even more power than you could imagine."

Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5 - 16 Evolution II '91

Audi[]

BYH-R8[]

"This German-made high-performance V8 unit excels in power and feeling at the high-RPM range. It is a genuine sports engine with a dry-sump oil system."

R5-20vT-Quattro-Pikes[]

"This inline-5 turbo is one of Audi's most ferocious engines. It was built for cars competing in the world's top-tier rallies and hill climbs."

Volkswagen Golf I GTI '83

BMW[]

P65B44-Z4[]

"This 4.4L naturally-aspirated V8 engine was built for racing. What's more, you'll find that it sounds incredible."

Bugatti[]

8.0-WR16-64v4T-Chiron[]

"This truly insane engine has a bigger displacement and more cylinders than regulations allow. Swap in this mighty beast and you'll feel compelled to break the sound barrier!"

Chevrolet[]

LS9-Corvette[]

"OHV ('overhead valve') V8 engines have long been popular in the United States. This is the legendary V8 OHV high-performance version. Equipped with a Roots supercharger, it is capable of 640 BHP of big power."

Pontiac Firebird Trans Am '78

LT1-Corvette[]

"American V8s come with different cylinder blocks, and are divided into 'big block' and 'small block' categories. The definition of a modern small block, this engine powered the 7th-generation Chevrolet Corvette."

Mazda Roadster S (ND) '15

LT4-Camaro[]

"This ultra-high-RPM engine was especially made for modern American muscle cars. A V8 with a 6.2L displacement, it is equipped with a supercharger."

LT5-Corvette-C7[]

"This OHV V8 engine powered the ZR1, the epitome of C7 Corvettes. The overhead valve architecture allows the engine to have a lower center of gravity. As you can see, it offers horsepower and smooth handling from the low- to high-rev range."

Dodge[]

Hellcat-Charger[]

"This HEMI V8 engine from Dodge is synonymous with American high-output engines. Equipped with a supercharger, it is capable of more than 700 BHP! When tuned properly, it can reach near 1000 BHP."

Demon-Challenger[]

"This is one V8 that drag racers just can't get enough of. And the sheer power it's capable of conjuring is 'demonic' indeed!"

Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi '68

Ferrari[]

F136F-458[]

"This is an ultra-high-RPM, naturally aspirated V8 engine. A masterpiece of Italian design, its power and note are second to none."

Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition '14

F140B-Enzo[]

"Simply put, this naturally-aspirated V12 engine is the pride of Italy."

Ferrari F40 '92

Ford[]

Coyote-5.0L-Mustang[]

"This was one of the major American V8s of the 2010s. It is distinguished by its DOHC (double overhead camshaft) heads."

V8-Ford-GT-LM-Test[]

"This Ford GT race car V8 engine was built to compete at the Le Mans 24-hour race."

Ford Focus RS '18

Voodoo-5.2L-GT350R[]

"This flat-plane crankshaft engine has become a rarity among modern American V8s. Powerful in the high-RPM range, this sports unit is also known for a distinctive note."

Garage RCR[]

K24A-Civic[]

(Engine made by Honda)
"This is regarded as a classic option of today's engine swap scene, as it can be swapped into various cars, regardless of the manufacturer. Based on a 2.4L inline-4 naturally-aspirated engine, it has a turbo kit among other tunings."

Greening Auto Company[]

Windsor-351-Maverick[]

(Engine made by Ford)
"This tuned V8 can easily output over 1000 horsepower, making it perfect for drifting and drag racing."

Honda[]

B18C-Integra-'98[]

"A classic engine and enduringly popular swap option for Honda cars. Its greatest charm had to to be the VTEC engine sound it makes when switching to the high-rev cams. The thrill it gives when you push on the accelerator never gets old."

HR-414E-NSX[]

"This inline-4 racing engine has proved itself at the Japanese Super GT and other races. Despite its small size and light weight, it is actually incredibly powerful."

K20C1-Civic-'20[]

"This Honda Type R series inline-4 engine is known the world over for its exceptional performance. It is very popular in 'K20C' 2L inline-4 turbo engine swaps."

SE75E-2&4[]

"This is a compact and lightweight V4 engine designed for motorcycle racing."

Jaguar[]

V12-XJR-9[]

"This V12 engine is a legend of British motorsport."

Jaguar XJ220 '92

Lamborghini[]

L539-Aventador-SV[]

"This is a modern V12 engine from the Italian manufacturer Lamborghini. Lamborghini has been making V12s ever since its foundation as a company. And this engine is one of its proudest achievements!"

Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary '88

Lexus[]

1LR-GUE-LFA[]

"Capable of high power at high revs, this surprisingly light and compact V10 is a bright star of motorsport. With a displacement of 4.8L and over 542.4 BHP of power, it is an engine that feels as good as it sounds!"

3UZ-FE-SC430[]

"This engine was built for Japanese Super GT machines. What distinguishes it from the engine of its base car is its increased displacement and Super GT tuning."

Mazda[]

13B-REW-RX-7[]

"This is a 2-rotor twin-turbo engine. It was used to power the 3rd generation Mazda RX-7, nicknamed the 'FD'."

R26B-787B[]

"This 4-rotor engine by Mazda contributed to a legendary win at Le Mans. While known to be a bit fussy, if set up properly, it can make your car near unstoppable."

Mitsubishi[]

Evo-Final-Gr.B[]

"This is a special inline 4-cylinder engine that has been tuned for rally racing. While it is plenty powerful as it is, a different turbocharger should put it on another level."

Nissan[]

LZ20B-Skyline[]

"This engine was built for the 'super silhouette' category that was popular in Japan during the 1980s. The heads are DOHC (double overhead camshafts) units with four valves per cylinder. A 2.1L inline-4 turbo, it was one of the fastest racing engines of its time."

RB26DETT-GT-R-R34[]

"This legendary incline 6-cylinder twin-turbo engine was specially tuned for endurance races. One cannot begin to calculate the value of its contribution to tuning culture."

Nissan Fairlady Z Version S (Z33) '07

SR20DET-Silvia-S15[]

"This inline-4 offers easy handling. Equipped with DOHC heads, it is a classic among engine swap enthusiasts. Even more powerful when properly tuned, it has long been a fan favourite."

VK45DE-GT-R[]

"This Nissan-made naturally-aspirated V8 was built for the Japanese Super GT competition. It has gone on to prove itself in all of Nissan's motorsport activities."

Nissan Fairlady Z (Z34) '08

VRH35Z-R92CP[]

"Nissan's quintessential racing engine, this V8 was famously sported by the R92CP, a Group C car. With the proper tuning, it can output well over 980 BHP."

VR38DETT-GT-R-Nismo[]

"This is one of the greatest V6 engines ever made. Powerful and responsive in any range, it is well-suited for drifting and drag racing."

Pagani[]

M158-AMG-Huayra[]

"This is a V12 twin-turbo engine from AMG. Not one for subtlety, it will set your tyres smoking as soon as your press down on the accelerator."

Toyota Supra RZ '97

Porsche[]

959.50-959[]

"This twin-turbocharged flat-six engine has air-cooled cylinders and water-cooled heads. Having helped to secure wins at many a rally and race, it is a flat-six for the history books."

M64/03-911[]

"This is an air-cooled flat-6 engine, which means it uses outside air to prevent overheating. Most often associated with Porsches, air-cooled engines have fans the world over. This engine famously belongs to Porsche's last series of air-cooled flat-6s."

M97/80-911[]

"This naturally-aspirated flat-6 engine powered the Porsche 911 RSR (991) in many a race. With plenty of torque, it's easy to handle and helps to deliver a modern drive feel."

Roadster Shop[]

LS7-Rampage[]

(Engine made by Chevrolet)
"This sportily tuned V8 engine is known for its raw power. When equipped with a supercharger, you can be sure it will exceed all expectations."

RUF[]

CTR38-CTR3[]

"This flat-6 twin-turbo engine offers impressive power and torque. It was built by RUF, a German manufacturer that used Porsche bodies to build original cars."

Subaru[]

LS7-BRZ[]

(Engine made by Chevrolet)
"This big-turbine, overtuned V8 is capable of delivering 1000 BHP of power. Despite offering little torque in the low range, it packs a punch one the turbo kicks in."

Suzuki[]

H25A-Escudo[]

"This mighty V6 twin-turbo engine was built to win hill-climb races. Boasting nearly 980 BHP of power, it is a genuine beast."

V8-Suzuki-VGT-Gr.3[]

"This inline-4 was a legendary motorcycle engine that set the fastest time in the world. And here are two of them! This bolted combo is like a dream come true."

K14C-Swift[]

"A light and compact 4-cylinder turbo engine with a small displacement but lots of tuning potential."

Suzuki Jimny XC '18

Toyota[]

2JZ-GTE-Supra[]

"If properly tuned, this legendary inline-6 engine is capable of outputting 800 BHP. Put this engine under your hood, and you are sure to turn heads!"

3S-GTE-MR2[]

"This 2L Japanese inline 4-cylinder turbo engine defined motorsport from the '80s to the '00s, rising to prominence at World Rally and All-Japan GT championship events."

Trivia[]

The State of Play trailer shows the Volkswagen 1600 with the M96/76-Porsche-'01 engine from the Porsche 911 GT3 (996) '01. However, the engine was replaced with the 964's M64/03-911 engine instead.
The Bugatti Veyron Gr.4, Honda NSX Gr.4 and Nissan SILVIA spec-R AERO (S15) Touring Car are currently the only grouped race cars that can accept a swapped engine. However, doing so causes the car to lose eligibility for BoP-enabled events, such as Sport Mode races.
The engine swap animation in GT Auto depicts a GT Auto employee cartoonishly throwing an engine into a car's chassis, right after another employee removes the car's original engine.
- The chassis depicted in the animation is that of Subaru IMPREZA Sedan WRX STI '10, a car that currently does not appear in GT7. The chassis/body of the car is also used for widebody application animation, as well to represent weight reductions.
Five new engine swaps are typically added each content update. However, they are not acknowledged in the patch notes until version 1.35; even then, it only mentions what cars can have their engines swapped, not the exact engine model that goes into them.
- The exception to this was the Spec II v1.40 and the 1.42 updates which added 10 engine swaps.
- Typically, cars added in an update do not receive an engine swap. This was broken in 1.48, where the Honda CIVIC SiR-II (EG) '93, which was added in that version, received an engine swap immediately on the update's release.

Swap References[]

Some of the engine swaps featured are references to real-life engine swap projects or different trims of existing cars. The following lists what swaps refer to which project or model:

The 2JZ-GTE-Supra to GR Yaris and 2019 GR Supra swaps are references to the Daigo Saito's Cusco GR Yaris and D1GP HKS GR Supra, respectively. (Saito is noted for various engine swap projects involving the 2JZ-GTE engine.)
The 2JZ-GTE-Supra to GR Corolla swap is a reference to Kalle Rovanpera's Red Bull GR Corolla that participates in Formula Drift Japan.
The M158-AMG-Huayra to Supra RZ '97 swap is a reference to the Top Secret V12 Supra.
The V8-Suzuki-VGT-Gr.3 to BRZ S '15 swap is a reference to the JUN Auto "Synergy V8" BRZ (which uses a V8 engine created from two Kawasaki Ninja engines).
The R26B-787B to Mazda3 swap is a reference to the Mike "Mad Mike" Whiddett's Pikes Peak Red Bull Mazda3.
The CTR38-CTR3 to 993 Carrera RS swap is a reference to the RUF BTR2, although with a lower resulting displacement.
The P65B44-Z4 to E46 M3 swap is a reference to the BMW M3 GTR '03.
The SR20DET-Silvia-S15 to Silvia S13 K's Dia Selection swap is a reference to the Nissan Silvia K's (S13) '91.
The BYH-R8 to MR2 GT-S swap is a reference to the SARD MC8.
The M97/80-911 to 997 GT3 swap is a reference to the 997 GT3 Cup or GT3 R.
The 959.50-959 to 964 Carrera RS swap is a reference to the 964 Turbo, although with lower resulting displacement.
The V12-XJR-9 to XJ220 swap is a reference to the original XJ220 concept, which called for a V12 engine.
The 3S-GTE-MR2 to AE86 (both Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno) swap is a reference to the Toyota BP Apex Kraft Trueno GT (JGTC) '99, whose engine is derived from MR2's 3S-GTE.
The LS7-BRZ to 2017 R35 GT-R swap is a reference to Steve "Baggsy" Biagioni's GT-R drift car.
The K14C-Swift to Jimny swap is a reference to the Jimny Sierra model, the car's non-kei version for export markets.
The LT5-Corvette-C7 to C1 Corvette swap is a reference to the Art Morrison Corvette '60, although with a lower resulting displacement. (Fittingly, the C1 Corvette has the Art Morrison Corvette's roll hoop in GT Auto.)