Nissan R390 GT1: Taking on Le Mans In the 1990s, Japanese automakers were focused on mass-market family cars and affordable sports coupes – the elite world of endurance prototype racing seemed unattainable. Yet Nissan dreamed of taking on Europe’s best at the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans. An ambitious racing program was born, with…
The Game-Changing Nissan 280Z In the early 1970s, Japanese auto manufacturers were primarily known for economical sedans – not serious sports cars. The affordable but boring image was a sore spot for Nissan. It aimed to be taken more seriously in America’s performance market. The solution came in the form of the 1970 240Z coupe….
The Legendary Nissan 180sx For Japanese drift enthusiasts, the Nissan 180sx is the stuff of legend. This rear-wheel drive coupe has built an iconic reputation in the tuning community thanks to its lightweight chassis, potent engine capabilities, and graceful drift-happy handling. Even decades after the last 180sx rolled off the production line, demand and prices…
Japan’s Coveted 180SX Type X Sports Coupe It stands out as one of Nissan’s most celebrated sports coupes ever sold. As the ultimate iteration of the trend-setting 180SX, the Type X gained exclusive enhancements setting it apart from standard models. Strictly limited production numbers matched with a dedicated fan following cement the 180SX Type X’s…
The Thrilling Toyota GR Yaris: Giant-Slaying Hot Hatch In a world dominated by high-powered sport sedans, Toyota made waves by introducing an unexpected new performance car – the GR Yaris hot hatch. This rally-bred pocket rocket packages a fierce powertrain into a featherweight body. The brilliant blend of power and agility enables the GR Yaris…
Nissan R390 – The Japanese Supercar That Took on Le Mans Nissan R390 in the late 1990s, Nissan was at the height of its powers in sports car racing. The brand sought to challenge Europe’s best with an innovative machine bred specifically to conquer the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance event: the R390….
The “king” Of JDM Cars: R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R Rules Supreme When discussing the most iconic Japanese Domestic Market performance vehicles, one model emerges victorious earning a holy grail reputation – the 1989-94 Nissan Skyline GT-R. Code named R32, this iconic twin-turbo sports sedan dominated motorsports while also humiliating peculiar supercars on winding roads or…
Lexus IS JDM Models – Japan Receives Exclusive High-Performance Sedans While America associates Lexus autos with softly-sprung luxobarges isolating passengers from any engagement, select models in their home Japanese market tell different stories. By forbidden fruit status alone, all breeds special appeal from exclusivity. But Lexus goes further crafting specially enhanced variants of their IS…