Engine swapping is a mechanic introduced in Gran Turismo 7. It is a feature that allows players to apply specific engines to certain 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 different 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 car's 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.
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.
Alfa Romeo[]
690T-Giulia[]
"This twin-turbo 2.9L V6 boasts some seriously ‘big power.’ Like any good Italian engine, it runs exceedingly well at high revs, with a glorious soundtrack to boot!"
Costs Cr. 210,000.
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."
Costs Cr. 340,000.
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."
Costs Cr. 183,350.
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."
Costs Cr. 1,050,000 (as of October 2023).
BMW[]
P65B44-Z4[]
"This 4.4L naturally-aspirated V8 engine was built for racing. What's more, you'll find that it sounds incredible."
Costs Cr. 325,000.
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!"
Costs Cr. 1,600,000.
- Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (C6) '09
- Dodge Viper GTS '13
- Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 '15
- Lexus RC F '14
- Nissan GT-R NISMO '17
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."
Costs Cr. 160,000. Curiously, the generation code of the car where it belonged is nowhere to be found in the engine's name.
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."
Costs Cr. 125,500. Much like C6 ZR1's LS9, the generation code of the source car is not mentioned in the engine's name.
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."
Costs Cr. 139,750.
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."
Costs Cr. 167,000.
- Chevrolet Corvette (C1) '58
- Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Sport Coupe (C2) '63
- Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible (C3) '69
- Chevrolet Corvette Stingray L46 350 (C3) '69
- Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 (C4) '89
- Nissan Silvia K's Type S (S14) '94
- Nissan Silvia K's Aero (S14) '96
- Subaru BRZ STI Sport '18
- Toyota 86 GT "Limited" '16
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."
Costs Cr. 138,400.
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!"
Costs Cr. 138,400.
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."
Costs Cr. 241,500.
F140B-Enzo[]
"Simply put, this naturally-aspirated V12 engine is the pride of Italy."
Costs Cr. 1,350,000.
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."
Costs Cr. 122,155.
V8-Ford-GT-LM-Test[]
"This Ford GT race car V8 engine was built to compete at the Le Mans 24-hour race."
Costs Cr. 700,000. Although not mentioned in the engine's name, the engine is a Ford Modular V8 motor.
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."
Costs Cr. 137,500.
Garage RCR[]
K24A-Civic[]
"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."
Costs Cr. 250,000; engine originally made by Honda.
- Honda Civic Type R (EK) '97
- Honda Civic Type R (EK) Touring Car
- Honda Integra Type R (DC2) '95
- Honda S2000 '99
- MINI Cooper S '05
- Nissan SilEighty '98
- Toyota 86 GRMN '16
Greening Auto Company[]
Windsor-351-Maverick[]
"This tuned V8 can easily output over 1000 horsepower, making it perfect for drifting and drag racing."
Costs Cr. 250,000; engine originally made by Ford.
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."
Costs Cr. 137,500.
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."
Costs Cr. 500,000.
- Amuse S2000 GT1 Turbo
- Garage RCR Civic
- Honda NSX Type R '92
- Honda NSX Type R '02
- Subaru BRZ Drift Car '17
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."
Costs Cr. 127,500.
- Fiat Abarth 595 Esseesse '70
- Honda Beat '91
- Honda Civic Type R (EK) '98
- Honda Integra Type R (DC2) '98
- Mini-Cooper 'S' '65
SE75E-2&4[]
"This is a compact and lightweight V4 engine designed for motorcycle racing."
Costs Cr. 600,000.
Jaguar[]
V12-XJR-9[]
"This V12 engine is a legend of British motorsport."
Costs Cr. 1,600,000 (as of October 2023).
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!"
Costs Cr. 350,000.
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!"
Costs Cr. 850,000.
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."
Costs Cr. 500,000.
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'."
Costs Cr. 225,000.
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."
Costs Cr. 1,750,000 (as of October 2023).
- Mazda3 X Burgundy Selection '19
- Mazda Atenza Gr.3 Road Car
- Mazda Roadster NR-A (ND) '22
- Mazda Roadster Touring Car
- Mazda RX-7 GT-X (FC) '90
- Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type A (FD) '02
- Mazda RX-8 Spirit R '12
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."
Costs Cr. 325,000. Engine is implied to be based on Mitsubishi's own 4B11T.
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III GSR '95
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV GSR '96
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V GSR '98
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR T.M. SCP '99
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR GSR '06
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition '15
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."
Costs Cr. 675,000 (as of September 2023).
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."
Costs Cr. 325,000.
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."
Costs Cr. 134,000.
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."
Costs Cr. 600,000.
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."
Costs Cr. 1,100,000 (as of October 2023).
- Nissan Skyline GT-R V•spec II (R32) '94
- Nissan Skyline GT-R V•spec (R33) '97
- Nissan Skyline GT-R V•spec II Nür (R34) '02
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."
Costs Cr. 193,500.
- Alpine A110 Première Édition '17
- Lancia DELTA HF Integrale Evoluzione '91
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition Gr.B Road Car
- NISMO 400R '95
- Nissan 180SX Type X '96
- Nissan Fairlady Z 300ZX TwinTurbo 2seater (Z32) '89
- Nissan Silvia spec-R Aero (S15) Touring Car
- Nissan Skyline GT-R NISMO (R32) '90
- Nissan Z Performance '23
- Toyota 86 Gr.4
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."
Costs Cr. 775,000.
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."
Costs Cr. 1,075,000 (as of August 2024).
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."
Costs Cr. 226,500.
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."
Costs Cr. 325,000.
Roadster Shop[]
LS7-Rampage[]
"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."
Costs Cr. 250,000; engine originally made by Chevrolet.
- Amuse NISMO 380RS Super Leggera
- Chevrolet Corvette C7 Gr.3 Road Car
- DMC DeLorean S2 '04
- Honda NSX Gr.4
- Nissan Fairlady 240ZG (HS30) '71
- RE Amemiya FD3S RX-7
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."
Costs Cr. 550,000.
Subaru[]
LS7-BRZ[]
"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."
Costs Cr. 300,000; engine originally made by Chevrolet.
- BMW M3 '97
- BMW M4 Gr.4
- Bugatti Veyron Gr.4
- Lexus LC500 '17
- Nissan GT-R Premium Edition '17
- Nissan Silvia Q's (S13) '88
- Toyota Hiace Van DX '16
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."
Costs Cr. 950,000 (as of March 2024).
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."
Costs Cr. 325,000.
K14C-Swift[]
"A light and compact 4-cylinder turbo engine with a small displacement but lots of tuning potential."
Costs Cr. 109,180.
Toyota[]
B58-GR-Supra-'20[]
"This next-generation turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 turbo also attracted attention as a tuning part. It delivers torque from the low revs, excellent handling manners, and a truly melodious sound."
Costs Cr. 136,500; engine originally designed by BMW.
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!"
Costs Cr. 210,000.
- Nissan Silvia spec-R Aero (S15) '02
- Subaru BRZ S '21
- Toyota GR86 RZ '21
- Toyota GR Corolla MORIZO Edition '22
- Toyota GR Supra RZ '19
- Toyota GR Yaris 1st Edition RZ "High Performance" '20
- Toyota Supra 3.0GT Turbo A '88
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."
Costs Cr. 135,000.
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.
- However, in the Kyoto Driving Park One Hour pre-race dialogue, Mikail Hizal still says that his Beetle contained the 996 GT3 engine.
- The BMW M4 Gr.4, the Bugatti Veyron Gr.4, the Honda NSX Gr.4, the Toyota 86 Gr.4, and the 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 its 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.
- 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 exceptions to this were Spec II's v1.40, v1.42, v1.49, and v1.52 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.
- Starting from version 1.52, cars may now have multiple engine swap choices.
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 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 and ND Roadster NR-A swap is a reference to Mike "Mad Mike" Whiddett's Pikes Peak Red Bull Mazda3 and RADBUL Gen2, respectively.
- 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 Q's and 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 either 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 the Corolla Levin and the Sprinter Trueno) swap is a reference to the Toyota BP Apex Kraft Trueno GT (JGTC) '99, whose engine is derived from the 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.)
- The F140B-Enzo to F40 swap is a reference to the Simpson Motorsport V12 GTR, albeit with a higher resulting displacement.
- The Demon-Challenger to GTO Twin Turbo swap, while not based on any build, is a reference to Mitsubishi's relationship with Chrysler at the time, which resulted in the Dodge Stealth.
- The VK45DE-GT-R to Silvia Touring Car swap is a reference to NASCAR cars, albeit with a lower displacement. (NASCAR liveries are popular on the Silvia Touring Car due to the ducktail-style Type B rear wing.)
- The 1LR-GUE-LFA to Alphard Executive Lounge, while not based on any build, is likely a reference to the Renault Espace F1.
- The 13B-REW-RX-7 to NA Roadster and R26B-787B to Roadster Touring Car swaps are based on the Kageisen Racing/Nogami Project Roadster that ran in the JGTC's GT300 class (which used the 13B engine).
- The 3UZ-FE-SC430 to 86 GRMN swap is likely based on the 86 Mother Chassis cars that ran in Super GT's GT300 class, although these cars use a Nissan-built (but GT Association-badged) engine.