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Toyota Supra MK4 (A80): The 2JZ Legend Complete History
The Toyota Supra MK4 wasn't supposed to become a legend. It was supposed to be a grand tourer. Instead, it became the most famous tuner car in history.
JDM Year in Review: 2005 — The Rise of D1 Grand Prix
2005 was the year drift went professional. Evo IX launches, Tokyo Drift in production, D1 Grand Prix drives drift competition mainstream, JGTC becomes Super GT.
Honda NSX (NA1/NA2): The First Everyday Supercar Complete History
Honda set out to build a supercar that could start every morning. They succeeded, and in the process changed how the world viewed Japanese performance cars forever.
Nissan Skyline GT-R R34: The Final Analog Godzilla
When Nissan unveiled the BNR34 in 1998, the company's engineers knew this car had to be the definitive Skyline GT-R. The complete story of the last analog Godzilla.
Paul Walker's R34 GT-R: The 2 Fast 2 Furious Icon
Paul Walker's R34 GT-R from 2 Fast 2 Furious is the most famous JDM movie car ever. Bayside Blue. V-Spec II. Nismo aero. This is its full story.
Nissan Silvia S13: The Birth of Modern Drifting
The S13 wasn't designed to drift. It was designed as an affordable two-door. But its perfect weight distribution and SR20DET engine made it the chassis of drifting.
Ebisu Circuit: The Drift Paradise
Ebisu Circuit is the world's most famous drift track. Multiple layouts for every skill level, home of Drift Matsuri, and pilgrimage destination for international drifters.
Nissan Silvia S14: The Refinement That Lost Its Way
The S14 was supposed to be the best Silvia. Japanese buyers didn't want refinement, they wanted sharpness. The S14 Kouki fixed it — but the reputation stuck.
Nissan Silvia S15: The Last Great Silvia
The S15 is the last Silvia Nissan ever built. Launched in 1999, killed in 2002. The one that finally got everything right. This is its complete story.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII: Introduced to America
In 2003, Mitsubishi finally brought the Evo to America. The VIII became the enthusiast chassis that defined the 2000s for US import tuners.
Honda Civic Type R EK9: The First Type R Civic
In 1997 Honda launched the first Civic Type R — 185 PS from 1.6 liters, hand-assembled B16B, and the template for every Type R that followed.
Honda Civic Type R FK8: The Turbo Revolution
The FK8 was the first turbo Type R. Purists complained. Then Honda lapped the Nürburgring in 7:43.8 — the fastest FWD production car ever. This is its story.
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