Short History of Japanese Sports Cars

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Short History of Japanese Sports Cars

Japanese sports cars are known for their sleek design, high performance and excellent engineering. These cars also have great fuel economy and superb value. Most of the Japanese sports cars have been modified with larger engines, more power and torque. Toyota made the popular Toyota Celica GT or the Lexus ES and Nissan Motors have created the popular Nissan Armada or the 240 Nissan Skyline. The Toyota 2000 GT is one of these Japanese sports cars, which has set a new record for the weight of a production vehicle. At only 24 inches long, the GT is one of the smallest production cars. The company has been able to achieve this feat by using a two-turbocharged engine and an aluminum body with high-tech crash protection.


The car is said to be the most aerodynamic compact sports car to ever hit the North American market. The car has set several records for a sport car skyline gtr. Nissan has created another small car that is considered to be the styling masterpiece. The Nissan 240 SX is one of two production sports cars that have been introduced in the United States by Nissan. It is the smallest Japhethra which is only five inches long. Nissan has achieved this feat by using two-stroke fuel-cells and a high-performance twin-rotor V- Wan engine. The car is said to use advanced aerodynamics and four-wheel drive. Since it is only 5 inches long, this has made it one of the easiest and cheapest sports car enthusiasts to build. The other Japanese car that is making its way towards becoming a legend in the United States is the Lexus ES from Toyota. The new Lexus ES is the largest production car of any manufacturer in the world with about 22 inches in length. It also has an extremely low drag rating which is great for any auto fan who is looking for a performance car which will not require high energy outputs. The next car on the list is the new Mazda Miata. The new version of the Mazda Miata features all of the high quality cars that are generally seen in the larger production vehicles. The first generation of the Miata used a small running gear and limited power. This limited power made it very difficult for the drivers of the smaller vehicles to compete in the races, which were held outside of Japan. However, the new revision to the car called the "rix" makes it a lot more powerful than before. The new version of the Miata also features a sportier body which is sure to please every individual who is looking for a sporty car. Another car, which is making its way towards stardom is the brand new Nissan Versailles RC. Like the Lexus ES the top of the line model features a low drag performance engine. Unlike the Lexus it also features a twin-turbo flat-four instead of a V- Turbo. The reason why there is such a significant difference between the two is that the flat-four is capable of putting out faster horsepower than the V- Turbo. Because of this the Versailles is able to maintain a high speed, which allows it to travel much faster distances than the typical mini-turbos.


The final Japanese sports car enthusiast's car on the list is the new Nissan Skyline GT-R. This particular model is an extreme version of Nissan's mid-range SUV offering roomy interiors and a sporty body. The entire body has been lowered about three inches to allow for better weight balance, increased aerodynamic efficiency and a more aggressive stance. There is also a sportier look to the interior of the Nissan Skyline GT-R. In order to allow for a much faster acceleration, the roof has been completely dropped which helps in high G-Conversion. If you are looking for something a little bit more powerful the brand new Nissan Skyline GT-R is the vehicle for you. The turbocharged two-seat vehicle offers a higher acceleration, which makes it ideal for anyone who enjoys driving fast! It also features a sporty and edgy design which is sure to impress any bulldog. One of the biggest competitors for the brand new Nissan Skyline is the Toyota Celica GT. The Toyota is smaller and cheaper and is also being offered with some great features including the manual transmission. With great features like this it should not be hard to decide which vehicle is right for you.


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