We agreed to develop a new cylinder head because Jaguar never fully developed the potential of the power plant that was the backbone of their product line from 1946 to 1987. This engine was a true classic for its beauty and because it was integral to all of Jaguar’s most exquisite designs. These were cars of individual character that still inspire affection to this day and will continue to do so off into the future. Each of these experts brought something different to the effort, which made our collaboration able to redefine the XK engine as a modern performer and reliable power plant while maintaining its vintage appearance.
Meet the Friends that created E-Torque
John Schimenti
E-TORQUE, LLC
Founder & Director
Captivated by the sheer elegance of each Jaguar he restored, John noticed how it was the disappointing performance from a ~200 hp engine that left him looking for another car to focus upon. After meeting Greg Hunt in 2016 – an engine developer extraordinaire – he found a way to incorporate the beauty of a classic Jag with the performance of a modern car while maintaining the engine’s classic appearance.
Greg Hunt
Kiwi Engineering
President
Greg Hunt has been rebuilding Jaguars since high school apprenticing for a well-known Jaguar restoration shop in his native New Zealand. During his career, he developed engines for Jaguar, Aston Martin and Callaway - as well as for Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR) on the Jaguar Race Team when they won Le Mans.
John Stowe
SyCast, Inc.
President
John Stowe began his professional life as a Master Pattern maker for Pratt & Whitney before opening his own foundry. Today, he designs and casts components for the worlds most sophisticated defense contractors. Having been exposed to the workings of engines designed by Pratt & Whitney, John has been modifying engines for SCCA race cars for much of his life. He has produced cylinder heads that have transformed class engines for decades. This experience was applied to E-Torque’s cylinder head.