Mitsubishi GTO
Mitsubishi GTO

The Mitsubishi GTO is among the most underrated JDM cars ever made. Mitsubishi created a masterpiece with it, just like other JDM manufacturers did with their flagship sports cars. But to date, it still stands in the shadow of its smaller brother, the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO. In the US, it was sold as the Mitsubishi…

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Mazda RX-7 FD3S

The Mazda RX-7 FD ranks among the Toyota Supra MK4, Honda NS-X, and Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R, making up the most iconic JDM cars. It’s among the few of a dying breed that represents a time when car manufacturers prioritized true sports car personalities in their cars more than anything else. The RX-7 FD’s unique…

Mazda RX-7 SA22C

The Mazda RX-7 FB is the car that Mazda showed what the rotary engine could do. It also provided a strong foundation for its predecessors as all of them were produced based on the RX-7 FBs design principles, lightweight, aerodynamic, and driver-centric. The engine used during production time, 1978-1985, was built from the 12A engine…

Mazda RX-7 FC3S

The Mazda RX-7 FC stands proudly among the most underrated JDM cars. It was history-changing for Mazda as an auto manufacturer when it was first introduced in 1984, as it had the first turbocharged twin-rotor engine. Its sharp aerodynamic design adopted from the FB RX-7 and Mazda Cosmo captured the hearts and enthusiasts. No car…

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Nissan Skyline R35

Nissan unveiled the GT-R in 2007, five years after discontinuing the R34 GT-R. During those five years, there were rumors that we’d never see another Skyline. Toyota fans also feared they might never have another Supra after the MK4, which was discontinued around the same time as the R34 GT-R. All there was to hope…

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Nissan Silvia S15

Overview and Brief History 1999 saw Nissan unveil one of their best cars, and unlike its predecessors, it was sold mainly in Japan, with a few units being exported as 200SXs to Australia and New Zealand. The S15 sits among the most appreciated cars in the JDM car scene, and some enthusiasts consider it better…

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Nissan Silvia S14

Overview and Brief History While still producing the Silvia S13, Nissan Unveiled the S14 Silvia in Japan in 1993, carrying over the SX name prefixes (200SX, 240SX) for export markets despite decreasing sales. The decrease in sales was being felt by every car manufacturer producing 2-door coupes or liftbacks as sedans, wagons, and SUVs became…

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Nissan Silvia S13

Overview and Brief History As most JDM car manufacturers entered the golden era of automotive manufacturing in the 1990s, Nissan unveiled the Silvia S13 to succeed the S12. But unlike previous generations, the Silvia badge was only made exclusive for the Japanese market, and export units were sold as the S13 180SX, 200SX, and 240SX….