Articles by James Lisle

James Lisle

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James Lisle (aka J3) likes all things cars.

Cynical and enthusiastic in equal measure, James loves to clamber into anything with a steering wheel and a decent amount of grunt.

Although it may seem the J3 glass is half empty on first acquaintance with a new ride, he maintains a balanced approach and will happily lose himself in technical details relating to even the most common, mass market models. Bore and stroke ratios, specific output stats, and thermal efficiency figures are his guilty pleasures.

Is this 20B-powered E-Type an engine swap too far?

By James Lisle · 01 Sep 2017

We're all for engine swaps, as you can tell, but meddling with an original E-Type? Don't do it man...

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At 125cc, meet the most adorable V10 on the planet

By James Lisle · 31 Aug 2017

Yes, this is an actual thing! While the 'kidz' of today seem to be fixated on Snapchat and dabbing, this is what old people are up to.

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This 900hp 2JZ-GTE Phantom is a playboy's dream!

By James Lisle · 29 Aug 2017

It's official: Japan has gone insane.

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Someone ruined a perfect S-Class and made it the world's worst Mulsanne replica (so far)

By James Lisle · 28 Aug 2017

Because owning a long-wheelbase Mercedes just tells everyone that you're poor.

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The upcoming Z4/Supra isn't the only time two manufacturers have collaborated

By James Lisle · 18 Aug 2017

It sounds insane, but it happens. In fact, some of the best cars in the world have been a result of manufacturer collaboration. And some of the worst.

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Take your favourite engine and double it. What do you have? Too much.

By James Lisle · 17 Aug 2017

Fitting one giant engine into a car usually seems to satisfy the illogical imaginations of some, but this guy tried that out already.

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Forget Bullitt - this is the greatest car sequence ever made

By James Lisle · 15 Aug 2017

No, it's not the yellow Viper. Unfortunately.

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These Viper fans attacked the 'Ring because Dodge wouldn't

By James Lisle · 11 Aug 2017

How far would you go to stretch the potential of your favourite car?