Reading Time: 3 minutes 2001 Honda NSX – Japan’s Supercar Handles Like a Dream The 2001 Honda NSX – Japan’s Supercar Handles Like a Dream First introduced in 1990, the Honda NSX wowed drivers with a peculiar mid-engine layout hosting an ultra-smooth, 270 hp V6 powerplant. By 2001, refinements to the NSX formula made it an even more potent…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Acura NSX vs Honda NSX – Uncovering the Key Differences Launched simultaneously in 1990, the Acura NSX and Honda NSX variants featured almost identical underlying mechanicals. Yet despite being born twins, respective generations diverged slightly in specifications and features tailored to North American versus Japanese tastes. Beyond nameplates, several meaningful differences separate these two versions…
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Legendary Appeal of the 1990 Honda CRX The 1990 Honda CRX Lightweight Hatchback Performance Icon Launching in 1984, the Honda CRX hatchback debuted as a tiny, fuel-efficient two-seater before evolving into a lightweight sports coupe tuner special. By 1990, the second generation had launched with an array of high-revving engines that made the most…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Honda NSX Anime Iconic Manga Appearances As Japan’s original everyday supercar, the Honda NSX pioneered uncompromising precision sending ripples across automotive circles through unmatched reliability and accessibility combined with impressive performance credentials. The NSX naturally starred across several influential anime and manga centering around Japan’s tuning culture and motorsports legends. We revisit a few of…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Japanese Coupe Excellence History Japan’s proud automotive legacy intertwines deeply with the golden age of compact, innovative, and fun-to-drive 2+2 sports coupes from the late 1970s until today. While American counterparts chased cubic inches as muscle car wars raged, Japanese auto manufacturers focused engineering resources around lighter curb weights, nimble chassis dynamics, and higher technology…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Honda Sports Car Golden Era of Precision Sports Cars While known today primarily for practical sedans and SUVs, Honda’s enthusiasm took hold over 30 years ago when its lightweight sports cars ruled the roads providing everyday thrills. We revisit Honda’s 1990s competitive peak through Japan-exclusive special models like the NSX Type R and Integra Type…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Toyota JDM car is one of Japan’s largest and most renowned car manufacturers. The company has produced many Japan-only vehicles over the years catered specifically to their domestic market aka JDM (Japanese domestic market) cars. In this post, we’ll explore the history of Toyota JDM cars and some of their most iconic and popular models…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Old Honda Sports Car introduction enjoys a sensible reputation today for efficient vehicles and mainstream sedans, the Japanese auto giant harbored serious racing ambitions since its founding. By proving its engineering expertise by crafting victorious roadsters and fearsome world-record prototypes, Honda underscored strong sports car credentials despite humble motorcycle beginnings. Furthermore, racing success rapidly transformed…