US-based Honda fanboys take note: the US arm of Honda specialists Spoon Sports has confirmed that they will be converting left-hand-drive US-spec NSXs into full NSX-R trim in the very near future. So, while the only Type R the US market ever (officially) enjoyed was the ol' DC2 Integra, American enthusiasts should be able to get their hands on a rebuilt LHD NSX in full JDM NSX-R trim soon. That means the cars will come with completely re-tuned suspensions featuring harder springs, stiffer...
Yes, it's a computer-generated rendering and yes, it's 100 per cent fictional, but nothing could ever, ever stop this image from being so incredibly awesome. Why? Because this is without a doubt the most cohesive modern interpretation of the legendary S30 Fairlady Z that I have seen to date - and it rocks. The chap responsible for these renderings is a Polish bloke who goes by the name Jacek Kolodziejczyk and suffice to say, his recipe of S30 style and proportions mixed with a little GT-R...
Okaaay.... here's a curly one for you all. Video Option has always been a little bit out there with the cars they cover, and this JZS161 Aristo is no different. Why? Because it's a huge Japanese luxo-barge built for dirt speedway racing with a SR20DET under the bonnet, that's why. Sure, the Aristo's big proportions may help absorb the bumps and nudges that inevitably happen on dirt ovals, but why on earth pair that porcine body with an SR20?! Lord knows just how that poor little motor copes...
Supra fans, look away now. Toyota has reportedly put all plans to resurrect the Supra nameplate on an indefinite hold after concerns over the slowing global economy and ever-stringent fuel economy standards have thrown the viability of such a car into doubt. After last week's announcement that the launch of the LF-A and development of the GS-F had been delayed, it looks like Toyota's much-vaunted return to the world of high performance may be over before it's even begun. Thankfully, the...
Thrashed the pants off your old whip and need something newer to cart your JDM-loving ass around in? You might want to give US parts manufacturer Skunk2 a call, as they've just recently put their 190fwkW EP3-based "Civic RR" onto the used car market. The price? A mere 17 Gorillas. For the price, this car is top-notch and features some primo hardware to boot: Deep within the bowels of its K24 beats four Wiseco pistons with a compression ratio of 11.0:1, forged Cunningham rods...
While the R35 GT-R is perhaps the world's cheapest supercar, that still doesn't mean itwithin reach for average Joe's like you and I. Well, come November us regular folk should be able get our hands on a model that not only provides an accurate 1:32 scale representation of the GT-R for much less than 1/32nd the cost of the full-size model, but also transforms into one badass robot! Japanese toy maker Takara are prepping an R35 GT-R model for inclusion into the Tranformers Alternity line up,...
Inside Line's Japanese correspondent Peter Lyon claims to have the inside scoop on the upcoming Subaru WRX STI Spec C, which takes the basic STI-trim WRX and strips it of its few concessions to comfort, leaving behind a raw, focused, motorsport-ready hot hatch. The Spec C will apparently feature a range of under-the-skin changes, such as a lower and stiffer suspension package and a drop in overall weight of 90kg. From here it gets a lot more serious though, with Subaru allegedly...
Japanese aftermarket parts powerhouse Blitz has apparently transplanted the RWD drivetrain from a Z33 Fairlady Z into a near-new R35 GT-R, which suggests only one thing: there are plans afoot to enter a back-wheel burnin' GT-R into the sideways circus that is the D1 Grand Prix. While I personally frown upon such mechanical mutilation of a technological marvel like the R35, I get the feeling that watching that big coupe sliding its way across a Japanese circuit would be a truly...
According to Automotive News, times are getting tough for Toyota's prestige arm Lexus. Slowing SUV sales, economic instability and an aging model line-up have reportedly spurred the manufacturer to put both the LF-A and the rumoured GS-F performance sedan on hold until conditions stabilise. The LF-A is also rumoured to be in trouble for not being able to meet Lexus's lofty expectations for the 373kW uber-coupe. Lexus wants it to be the fastest production coupe around the Nurburgring...
While most regional markets have enjoyed some kind of Type R goodness over the years, our friends in the USA have consistently been denied the ol' Red H - which is slightly puzzling, considering the sheer number of Honda fanboys that seem to reside in that country. That may change in the near future though, as Honda North America is reportedly evaluating several JDM-only models for export to the Land of the Free. The impetus behind Honda's desire to expand their US range has been booming...