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Akio Toyoda: The CEO Who Saved Toyota's Soul
Akio Toyoda is the rare CEO who actually races. He personally competes at the Nürburgring 24 Hours. He made Toyota build the GR86, the new Supra, the GR Yaris — all against profit pressure.
Drift Mob R32: The Underground Drift Crew Car
Drift Mob was Japan's underground drift crew. Their R32 GT-R was an aggressive build that competed in early D1 Grand Prix events.
Time Attack: From Tsukuba to Global Movement
Time attack started at Tsukuba in the 1980s as Japanese tuner shop competition. It became a global motorsport with championships in Japan, US, Australia, and Europe.
Smokey Nagata's M3 Record Run
Smokey Nagata followed his famous Supra 197 mph run with a Top Secret-tuned BMW M3 reaching 196 mph in 2007. Cross-platform tuning legend.
Tsuchiya Before D1: The Pluspy Era
Before D1 Grand Prix, Tsuchiya was filmed by Pluspy magazine on Japanese mountain passes. The grainy AE86 footage from 1985-1995 founded modern drift culture.
Nismo 270R: The Rare R32 Nismo Variant
The Nismo 270R was Nismo's first experiment in limited-edition factory R32 GT-Rs. Only 20 were built. Today it's one of the rarest R32 variants.
Toyota Celica GT-Four WRC: The Road-Legal Rally Car
The Celica GT-Four is Toyota's most successful rally car. Four WRC drivers' championships (1990-1994). The road car is the homologation special you can drive.
Smokey Nagata's Top Secret Gold Supra
Smokey Nagata took his Top Secret Gold Supra to 197 mph on a public British M-road in 2001. It's the most famous tuned JDM car in history.
Toyota GR86: The Second Generation Refinement
The GR86 is the second-generation Toyota 86, with a bigger FA24 engine, refined chassis, and Gazoo Racing brand legitimacy. The most buyer-friendly sports car under $30k.
Toyota 86 / GT86: The First-Gen Twin
The Toyota 86 was championed by Akio Toyoda personally. He drove prototypes at Fuji. He demanded a manual transmission. The result was Toyota's return to the affordable RWD sports coupe.
Toyota Soarer: The Underappreciated 2JZ Grand Tourer
The Soarer Z30 is the other 2JZ-GTE car. Luxury grand tourer with Supra MK4 drivetrain. The stealth 2JZ platform for enthusiasts who know better.
Toyota GR Supra A90: The BMW Collaboration Return
The new Supra is Toyota's most controversial modern car. Co-developed with BMW, built in Austria, sharing engine with the Z4. Purists were angry. Then they drove it.
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