The wonderful (and bonkers) world of JDM
Discussion
I was looking at the obscure performance saloons thread, which was started by another PHer and noted that there were quite few Japanese vehicles in the thread.This made me remember my love for the wacky and wonderful world of JDM.
Here's some of my favourites. Feel free to share yours fellow PHers
Toyota Crown Majesta VIP. Looks like an airport taxi,but packs a 6.0 twin-turbo V12 with up to 700hp.0-60 in 4 seconds and 201mph
Mitsubishi Dangan ZZ 4. One of many examples in the Japanese "kei" class of micro cars. The first production engine with 5 valves per cylinder for the 660cc 3 pot turbo. Added bonuses were a 9500rpm redline and a sophisticated 4-wheel drive system that later found its way into the Mitsubishi Evo.
Nissan Stagea Autech 260 RS. A big,slab-sided hearse-like estate......with a 310hp 2.6 turbo engine that could do 13 second quarter miles and 0-60 in 5 seconds.
Mitsubishi Minica. The longest production "kei" car made in one form or another since 1962. This LT25 pickup has a 359cc 3 2 stroke engine.
Here's some of my favourites. Feel free to share yours fellow PHers
Toyota Crown Majesta VIP. Looks like an airport taxi,but packs a 6.0 twin-turbo V12 with up to 700hp.0-60 in 4 seconds and 201mph
Mitsubishi Dangan ZZ 4. One of many examples in the Japanese "kei" class of micro cars. The first production engine with 5 valves per cylinder for the 660cc 3 pot turbo. Added bonuses were a 9500rpm redline and a sophisticated 4-wheel drive system that later found its way into the Mitsubishi Evo.
Nissan Stagea Autech 260 RS. A big,slab-sided hearse-like estate......with a 310hp 2.6 turbo engine that could do 13 second quarter miles and 0-60 in 5 seconds.
Mitsubishi Minica. The longest production "kei" car made in one form or another since 1962. This LT25 pickup has a 359cc 3 2 stroke engine.
But I think the ZZ was the first production "car" with 5 valves per cylinder. 
kapiteinlangzaam said:
jogger1976 said:
Toyota Crown Majesta VIP. Looks like an airport taxi,but packs a 6.0 twin-turbo V12 with up to 700hp.0-60 in 4 seconds and 201mph
Looking through WIKI, I see only mention of V6, V8 or Lexus Hybrid drivetrains... where does the V12TT come from?Edited by jogger1976 on Friday 15th April 21:26
I have a stagea, sadly not an autech, just a regular old rb25det with a puny 260hp in mine. I took it to spa for a track day 2 weeks ago and it was fantastic and amazingly not the slowest car there - that honour went to a rover 45.
The stagea has an even more unknown competitor - the toyota caldina gt4 which borrows bits from the old 4wd Celica
The stagea has an even more unknown competitor - the toyota caldina gt4 which borrows bits from the old 4wd Celica
donnydave said:
I have a stagea, sadly not an autech, just a regular old rb25det with a puny 260hp in mine. I took it to spa for a track day 2 weeks ago and it was fantastic and amazingly not the slowest car there - that honour went to a rover 45.
The stagea has an even more unknown competitor - the toyota caldina gt4 which borrows bits from the old 4wd Celica
How about the Toyota Crown Athlete IV as a direct competitorThe stagea has an even more unknown competitor - the toyota caldina gt4 which borrows bits from the old 4wd Celica
Complete with 1JZ-GTE engine!
themanwithnoname said:
donnydave said:
I have a stagea, sadly not an autech, just a regular old rb25det with a puny 260hp in mine. I took it to spa for a track day 2 weeks ago and it was fantastic and amazingly not the slowest car there - that honour went to a rover 45.
The stagea has an even more unknown competitor - the toyota caldina gt4 which borrows bits from the old 4wd Celica
How about the Toyota Crown Athlete IV as a direct competitorThe stagea has an even more unknown competitor - the toyota caldina gt4 which borrows bits from the old 4wd Celica
Complete with 1JZ-GTE engine!
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