These Japanese Cars Are Faster Than Any
Muscle Car
Japanese carmakers might be better known
for their econo-cars, but they have some machines that will smoke
anything found on the roads today!
cars. In the late 60s’ manufacturers really started to overpower
their cars with the intention of capturing the hearts and minds of
drivers and boy did they succeed. Today, modern automakers have
gone back to the same well and found it far from dry. The Dodge
Challenger, Ford Mustang, and Chevrolet Camaro are
all experiencing a serious resurgence in popularity. Because
of that, their parent companies have spent even more time
developing them, resulting in their most potent packaging ever.
What’s amazing though is that despite all that effort, there are
still some incredible cars that can smoke them all.Today we look at
ten cars from the small island of Japan that have been built to
crush anything that might come up against them. Today we look at
ten of the fastest sports cars to ever
come from Japan and yes, all of them can smoke a muscle car at will
and send its owner home with some seriously hurt feelings. Let’s
dive in. Is your favorite muscle car faster than our picks? Tell us
about it in the comments!
10Mazda Furai
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We begin with perhaps the sexiest car to ever be built that
doesn’t have a Lamborghini badge on it. The Furai was so pretty
that the gods had to take it back away from us in an infamous
firey sendoff. Nevertheless, while it existed on this planet, it
was devilishly fast.
It could handle any racetrack with the best of them. It sounded
absolutely insane too, thanks to a wildly powerful rotary motor.
Combining all of these traits into one singular form seemed too
good to be true. Turns out, it was indeed too good for our
world.
9Lexus LFA
Is there a car with a V10 that sounds this wild? I’m not sure
honestly, because this one, built in partnership with Yamaha
reminds you of a Siren wailing away, beckoning you to go ever
faster. Its shriek is intoxicating, and we all know that
intoxication is dangerous in the wrong doses.
Regardless of the fact that this car has been superseded by the
LC500, the LFA is still the far superior handling car. There’s been
nothing like it from Toyota or Lexus since. It’s high time for a
new model.
8Nissan GT-R
Until the release of the R36 GT-R, there’s simply nothing else
on the planet as dangerous and deadly to supercars from Japan.
Built with an AWD system that many have said shouldn’t be
capable of doing what it does, the GT-R can dominate muscle cars at
the racetrack regardless of how many or how few turns it might
have. What’s perhaps even more impressive is that they can also be
driven daily without issue.
7Acura NSX
Want to be a bit more classy than the guy next to you in the
GT-R? The NSX is that beast. Combining more modern
technology than even Nissan has, this Acura means business.
Combining nearly 600 horsepower and a reliable V6, this nimble but
planted supercar doesn’t trifle with muscle cars, it dominates
them.
It’s dramatically better inside than any muscle car could ever
hope to be and it’s happy to show them how to handle a corner too.
The next-generation GT-R has its work cut out for it.
6Aspark Owl
Few folks have heard about the Aspark. We’ve covered it here a
few times but nevertheless, a small, bespoke supercar company from
Japan simply doesn’t get enough play in a world of Ferrari’s,
Lamborghini’s, and Pagani’s.
Once people start to realize that the Owl packs nearly 2,000
horsepower (you read that right), and can eclipse 60 mph in under
1.7 seconds, it might get the press it deserves. Also, it’s
important to note that it looks the part, blending Japanese styling
and culture with enough wild and crazy to happily fit in the
supercar world.
5Tommy Kaira ZZII
Not familiar with the ZZII? It’s a wildly rare mid-engine
supercar that uses a highly tuned R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R
drivetrain to power all four wheels. Tommy Kaira is a well-regarded
tuner in Japan and in creating this bespoke design, the company
cemented its place in history.
4Nissan R390GT1
Clearly built for something special, the R390 is a one-off,
street-legal version of a Nissan Le Mans entry. Due to rules,
Nissan was required to build it if they wanted to race so here it
is in all its glory.
In fact, to race under the grand touring rules, the R390
streetcar was developed first and the racing variant afterward.
While there’s no evidence of the car actually achieving the speed,
it’s said that the one with number plates can reach 220mph.
3Toyota GT-One
In a similar storyline, this car, the GT One was also built for
the road after Toyota decided they wanted to go racing. While only
one was required, they actually built two. In another exploit of
the strange rules regarding build requirements, Toyota actually
successfully deemed the fuel tank as “Trunk Space” since it had to
be empty for the review process.
2Toyota Gazoo Supercar
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Toyota isn’t done creating wild low production Le Mans based
supercars though. While their Gazoo division is busy at work trying
to win races, they’ve been eager to find a way to release one of
these things on the general public.
They’ve publicly stated that they want to find a way to get
customers behind the wheel of this vehicle, which at Le Mans
made 986 horsepower. Even if the production model doesn’t end up
with that kind of power, it says a lot that Toyota would even bring
a diet version to market.
1Yamaha OX99-11
Most people have no idea that this vehicle exists. Remember how
we mentioned earlier that the LFA had a V10 partly developed by
Yamaha? Well, they dreamt of making their own supercars for a time.
The OX99-11 was one such endeavor.
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Sadly due to multiple factors, including the financial crisis in
Japan during its production, the car never made it to production.
It would’ve been incredible though. The V12 powering it makes 400
horsepower at 10,000 rpm.
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