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5 Rarest, Most Impressive Limited-Edition JDM Legends
5 Rarest, Most Impressive Limited-Edition JDM Legends

18 Oct 2023, 18:39 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Based on iconic JDM models, these extremely rare special editions are among the most jaw-dropping high-performance cars developed in Japan

 
This R33 Skyline GTS Sedan With an RB26 Swap Is a US-Titled Diamond in the Rough
This R33 Skyline GTS Sedan With an RB26 Swap Is a US-Titled Diamond in the Rough

11 Oct 2023, 20:20 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you're in the market for an RB26-powered oddity, look no further than this R33 Skyline GT-R-powered Skyline GTS four-door sedan

 
Eunos Cosmo: A Look Back at the Forgotten, Three-Rotor JDM Legend
Eunos Cosmo: A Look Back at the Forgotten, Three-Rotor JDM Legend

10 Oct 2023, 12:12 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / With a three-rotor, a touchscreen infotainment system with built-in GPS and a Rolls-Royce-level interior, the 1990s Eunos Cosmo is still mind-blowing today

 
Deep Dive: Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R Is the Ultimate '90s JDM Icon
Deep Dive: Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R Is the Ultimate '90s JDM Icon

6 Oct 2023, 14:28 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / It took Nissan 40 years to build the ultimate Skyline GT-R, and the R34 is hailed as the King of all Japanese sports cars for plenty of good reasons.

 
5 Great Yet Underrated Japanese Sports Cars That Are Still Affordable Today
5 Great Yet Underrated Japanese Sports Cars That Are Still Affordable Today

19 Sep 2023, 20:55 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Prices for legendary Japanese sports cars have skyrocketed in recent years, but there are still some awesome models that can be had for cheap

 
These JDM Classics All Make 276 HP on Paper Due to a Gentlemen's Agreement
These JDM Classics All Make 276 HP on Paper Due to a Gentlemen's Agreement

17 Sep 2023, 00:06 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Had it not been the infamous JAMA gentlemen's agreement, many JDM icons would've been advertised with different peak horsepower figures

 
MID4: Nissan's Forgotten Attempt to Create A Spectacular 4WD Mid-Engine Sportscar
MID4: Nissan's Forgotten Attempt to Create A Spectacular 4WD Mid-Engine Sportscar

15 Sep 2023, 13:30 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Though it didn't result in a production car, Nissan's MID4 project spawned two series of fascinating mid-engine sports cars

 
The Most Powerful JDM Cars You Can Get New in 2023
The Most Powerful JDM Cars You Can Get New in 2023

3 Sep 2023, 20:57 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Had the Aspark Owl not been assembled in Italy, the Japanese electric hypercar would have been crowned the most powerful JDM car in production today

 
R33 Autech Four-Door: The Rare and Intriguing GT-R Sedan You Never Knew Existed
R33 Autech Four-Door: The Rare and Intriguing GT-R Sedan You Never Knew Existed

7 Aug 2023, 11:29 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Contrary to popular belief, the 40th Anniversary R33 GT-R sedan iwas a factory-built version sold in no less than 416 examples during the '98 model year

 
The R35 Nissan GT-R Humbled its Haters and Earned My Respect, It Should Have Yours Too
The R35 Nissan GT-R Humbled its Haters and Earned My Respect, It Should Have Yours Too

30 Jul 2023, 03:08 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / It's almost like when the R35 debuted, it was like MJ in his rookie year. But these days, the GTR is MJ With the Wizards still playing for the love of the game.

 
Jiotto Caspita: The F1-Powered Japanese Supercar You Probably Never Knew Existed
Jiotto Caspita: The F1-Powered Japanese Supercar You Probably Never Knew Existed

29 Jul 2023, 11:28 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Powered by a real Formula 1 engine, the overengineered Jiotto Caspita could have been the ultimate supercar had it made it into production

 
Mazda RX-7 Banned at the Nurburgring Because It Was Just Too Loud
Mazda RX-7 Banned at the Nurburgring Because It Was Just Too Loud

9 Jul 2023, 04:56 UTC · By: Elena Luchian / Th Mazda RX-7 has always been the tuner's sweetheart. But sometimes, owners go overboard with the mods and their cars turn out too flashy or too loud, or both

 
770 HP Honda Integra Type R Takes On 1,000 HP R35 Nissan GT-R With Surprising Success
770 HP Honda Integra Type R Takes On 1,000 HP R35 Nissan GT-R With Surprising Success

25 Jun 2023, 16:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Bebeselea / Some of the best drag races feature JDM opponents, and this battle between two heavily modified behemoths shows exactly why

 
Honda Stops Taking Orders for FL5 Civic Type R in Japan
Honda Stops Taking Orders for FL5 Civic Type R in Japan

19 Jun 2023, 17:05 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Although the order books for the US market are still open, those for Japan have been temporarily closed due to a number of reasons

 
Dome Zero: The Fascinating 1970s Japanese Supercar That Came Out of Nowhere
Dome Zero: The Fascinating 1970s Japanese Supercar That Came Out of Nowhere

16 Jun 2023, 20:42 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Long before the Honda NSX, Lexus LFA, or Nissan GT-R, the Dome Zero came out of nowhere and almost became Japan's first thoroughbred production supercar

 
BMW M3 With an Attitude Gets a Taste of JDM Power, Takes 2JZ and Rotary Without Sauce
BMW M3 With an Attitude Gets a Taste of JDM Power, Takes 2JZ and Rotary Without Sauce

5 Jun 2023, 20:29 UTC · By: Razvan Calin / 500-whp old-school Bimmer is too much for a Nissan 240SX with Toyota firepower and a measly 1.3-liter RX-7 from 1987 with a rotary piston

 
This 1971 Datsun 240Z Is the Godfather of JDM Culture
This 1971 Datsun 240Z Is the Godfather of JDM Culture

20 May 2023, 09:17 UTC · By: Călin Iosif / The JDM world as we know it today would look extremely different if the car we are talking about today didn't exist: the Datsun 240Z

 
Chevrolet Camaro Vivid Orange Edition Costs Over $66k, and You Can't Have It in the US
Chevrolet Camaro Vivid Orange Edition Costs Over $66k, and You Can't Have It in the US

9 May 2023, 06:20 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / This 'Maro is a forbidden fruit not only because it will be manufactured in just 20 examples but also because it's exclusive to Chevrolet's Japan division

 
The Best 25-Year Old Imports to Bring to America in 2023
The Best 25-Year Old Imports to Bring to America in 2023

18 Apr 2023, 14:17 UTC · By: Chase Bierenkoven / If you’ve got the money and the know-how, a load of cool cars from both Europe and Japan are now legal to import to the good ol’ US of A.

 
JDM Classics That Deserve to Be Turned Into EVs
JDM Classics That Deserve to Be Turned Into EVs

11 Apr 2023, 08:23 UTC · By: Chase Bierenkoven / Not all classics are destined to have their original powertrains, and these are some JDM classics that should be motivated by electrons instead