The A80 Supra may have cost more than people were willing to pay for a Toyota-badged coupe when it first came out, but once it demolished a Ferrari F355, people quickly realized what the Supra was capable of. This is especially true for the fourth generation, which accumulated great fame, thanks to the original “Fast & Furious” movie. More importantly, the Z32 is a coveted model, among the automotive enthusiast community, and fans of the model do their utmost to keep these cars alive.įront three-quarters shot of a white 1994 Toyota Supra Mk IVĪs far as Japanese cars go, the Toyota Supra is one of the most coveted ones. De-limited, the 300ZX can hit over 170 mph (274 km/h). Get it right and you will be looking at a 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 5.2 seconds. The most desirable version is the short-wheelbase, twin-turbo, manual model, where the VG30 DETT engine makes 300 horsepower (221 kilowatts) and 285 pound-feet (386 Nm). The 300ZX/Fairlady was produced until 1996, with many improvements throughout the years, such as the Super HICAS (four-wheel steering) system changed from hydraulic to electronic actuation (1994), upgraded fuel injectors (1995), removal of variable cam timing (1996), and more. The Z32, in particular, is a high-tech car even by today’s standards, featuring four-wheel steering, variable valve timing, twin-turbo V-6, and more, even as early as 1989. The Nissan 300ZX is actually a well-known car in the North American market, but it still classifies as a JDM, as the same car was sold in the local market, under the name Fairlady. A less-known version of the ST205 Celica is the Celica SS III, which comes with a normally-aspirated, 3S GE BEAMS (RedTop) engine and can easily compare to the Integra Type R.įront three-quarters shot of a white 1993 Z32 Nissan 300ZX To this day, the Celica GT Four remains one of the most successful rally cars, ever made. Power is sent to all four wheels through a five-speed manual. This is enough for a 6.3-second sprint to 60 mph (97 km/h), 15.0 seconds for the quarter-mile, and a top speed of 152 mph (245 km/h), with a big wing at the back. The car comes with a 3S GTE, 2.0-liter, turbocharged inline-four engine that makes 239 horsepower (178 kilowatts) at 6,000 RPM and 223 pound-feet (302 Nm) at 4,000 RPM. The ST205-generation of the car is particularly popular, as it is the last of the Great Celica models. The Celica GT-Four was the rally-bred monster, responsible for that, having 30 WRC victories. In the 1980s and 1990s, Toyota was quite successful in the World Rally Championship. It also weighed in at just 1,984 pounds (900 kg).Ī front 3/4 shot of a limited production 1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four Even more extreme is the 1999 Spoon Civic Type R, which had an engine modified to 260 horsepower, with the redline increased from 8,400 to 11,000 RPM. The EK9 Type R also came with a seam-welded monocoque chassis, which greatly improved chassis rigidity. With a curb weight of 2,315 pounds (1,050 kg) and a close-ratio, five-speed manual transmission, the original Civic Type R can hit 60 mph (97 km/h) from a standstill in 6.7 seconds, on its way to a 15.3-second quarter-mile time, and a top speed of 140 mph (225 km/h). It produces 182 horsepower (136 kilowatts) at 8,200 RPM and 118 pound-feet (160 Nm) at 7,500 RPM. The 1.6-liter, normally-aspirated inline-four boasts the highest specific output, in its day. The first Civic Type R is based on the sixth-generation Civic (EK9) and comes with a B16B engine. It may not be the first hot hatch ever made, but it is considered, by many, to be the ultimate. The original Honda Civic Type R is the hot hatch royalty of JDM cars.
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