Top 5 JDM Icon Cars That You Need To Own

Cars made in Japan have always caught my eyes as one the best street racing cars. Below is the list of 5 of the best cars made in Japan. This made was made by an author who shares the same spirit and love for this cars and no one could say as well as he did.

5. Nissan 300ZX TT

Nissan made the 2nd generation 300ZX from 1989 – 2000 and came with the 3.0L V6 VG30DE and a twin turbo variant. The 300ZX featured a host of performance upgrades over the previous generation; dual overhead cams, variable valve timing, and the optional “Super HICAS” four-wheel steering system. The twin turbo variant produced 300 horsepower, which gave the 300ZX a 0-60 time of 5.5 seconds, putting it in the same league as the Mitsubishi 3000GT. Z32s are often called one the top ten best-looking cars ever produced because they looked so advanced for their time.

Z32s are often called one the top ten best-looking cars ever produced because they looked so advanced for their time. Even to this day in could probably blend in with brand new 2017 model cars. Unfortunately, Z32s are becoming harder to find, so now is the time to scoop one up before they all disappear, or become expensive.

4. Toyota Supra MK4

Toyota made the 4th generation Supra from 1992 – 2002 and designed it to compete with high-end sports cars. The Supra came with, the 3.0L inline-6 2JZ-GE, and a twin turbo variant. The twin turbo models had an astounding 320 horsepower, which rocketed the Supra from 0-60 in 4.6 seconds, and the 1/4 mile in an impressive 13.1 seconds. The twin turbos were sequential, and not parallel, meaning that a small turbo creates boost for low rpm power, and a big turbo creates boost at high rpms. The Toyota Supra has become an internet icon over the past 10 years, and videos of 1000+ horsepower Supras are all over the internet. Whether for the better or worse, the Toyota Supra has forever changed the “JDM” scene as we know it.

The Toyota Supra has become an internet icon over the past 10 years, and videos of 1000+ horsepower Supras are all over the internet. Whether for the better or worse, the Toyota Supra has forever changed the “JDM” scene as we know it. Good MK4 Supras are almost always $20,000+, and they’re rising in price every day. Get one while you still can!

3. Subaru Impreza 2.5RS

The Subaru Impreza 2.5RS, although very similar to a stock Impreza, it managed to become a worldwide rally icon. Subaru made the 2.5RS from 1998 – 2001 and only produced around 14,000 units, making them rarer than a Ferrari 360. The 2.5RS had a power output of 165 horsepower, which really isn’t a lot. But, thanks to motor import laws and that there are WRXs lying around, it has become extremely easy to swap a much more powerful motor into a 2.5rs.

Not only can you swap a more powerful WRX or STi engine in. You can swap things such as suspension, brakes and steering from later WRX and STi models into the 2.5RS chassis. The 2.5RS is a relatively cheap, but it’s a little hard to find. If you’re looking for a performance car on the cheap, this car should definitely be on your list.

2. Nissan Skyline R32

Nissan debuted the R32 in 1989 and made it available as a 2-door and 4-door, and used several versions of the RB series engine. Most models came with the “HICAS” system, just like the 300ZX. Nissan’s target for the R32 was the Porsche 959. Part of its large success was from it dominating the Japanese and the Australian Touring Car Championship, and it was so good that it won almost every race from 1989 to 1997.

The Australian press nicknamed it “Godzilla” because it was an automotive monster from Japan. The GT-R has become a legendary car and is used for all things motoring. Due to America’s import laws, the R32 can now be easily imported since it’s now 25 years old. So now is the time to import one if you want to own one the most iconic JDM cars of all time.

1. Acura NSX

Honda/Acura made the NSX from 1990 – 2005 and they changed the world of modern supercars as we know it. It was the first production car to use an all-aluminum monocoque body, making it lightweight. Powering the NSX is a 270 horsepower 3.0L VTEC engine which screamed to 8,000 rpms and propelled the NSX from 0-60 in 5 seconds. A more powerful, 3.2L VTEC engine was available in 1997 and increased horsepower to 290.

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