These Are The Wildest Examples Of Automotive Parts Sharing
The obvious example: Lotus. We’re talking parts from different companies, not parts from within the same company just a different brand..
Evora, Exige, Elise, Emira…
2GR-FE engine and the EA60/U660E transmission, straight from Toyota.
Brake Switch: GM/Saab 51 06 141
CHMSL: MG Rover XFG000140
Slave Cylinder: Toyota 31470-12190
Door Hinges: 1998 Ford Focus
Headlight Washer Nozzle: Mercedes-Benz W163 1998-2005
Dome Light: VAUXHALL ASTRA/GM/Chevy Spark 13126729
HID Ballast: 03-05 Audi A4 / S4 89030471
Parking brake shoes: Peugeot 406
Window Switches: Vauxhall Astra h MkV
Power Miror Switch: Ford 1S7T-17B676-AA
The actual side mirrors: Toyota
Air Intake Box: Toyota
TCU and ABS: Audi Bosche Med9.1
Steering column: 2001-2003 Ford Focus (includes clock spring, turn signal and wiper stalks)
Manifolds/Catalytic Converters: shares with many Toyota RAV4/Sienna/Camry/etc
Front AP Brakes on 2017+: shared with McLaren, I think 570S
Wheel Speed Sensors: 2002-2008 Jaguar X-types
2017+ DRLs: Nolden (NCC) NSV-022 (used on many brands)
Blower motor: GM
Many other electronics and connectors are Audi/VW
And plenty more…