If you’re a Gran Turismo fan, we’re pretty sure the most memorable nameplates of the video game’s early installs were the Japanese domestic market (JDM) models. After all, the game was developed and published by Japanese companies and it was released in the 90s when JDM nameplates were popular both in the automotive scene and in motorsport.
Carwow wants to capture that nostalgia through a drag race, which includes seven of the most important nameplates in the Gran Turismo 2 video game. There are a few notable omissions, but more on that later.
Starting out, the Honda NSX is the only mid-engine competitor, with a 3.0-liter V6 residing behind the seats, making 275 horsepower (205 kilowatts) and 210 pound-feet (285 Newton-meters) of torque.
On its side is a Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 V-Spec that develops 280 hp (209 kW) and 289 lb-ft (392 Nm) of torque from its turbocharged 2.6-liter inline-six. Next to that is a Mazda RX-7 Type RS with its 1.3-litre twin-turbo rotary mill which also produces 280bhp but produces less torque at 232lb-ft (314Nm) of pull.
Meanwhile, another Nissan joins the line and that is the Silvia S15. With a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder, it develops 250 horsepower (186 kW) and 203 lb-ft (275 Nm). Then there’s the Toyota Supra A80 and its 3.0-liter straight-six mated to twin turbos, producing 285 hp (213 kW) and 317 lb-ft (430 Nm) of twist. Next to it is another Toyota with a JZ engine, although the 1JZ, the Chaser. The twin-turbo 2.5-liter inline-six develops 280 hp and 268 lb-ft (363 Nm) of torque.
Finally, the last of the seven is the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI Tommi Makinen Edition, which also develops 280 hp and 275 lb-ft (373 Nm) of traction.
All the cars that took part in this JDM Legends meeting are equipped with manual transmissions. The Toyota Supra A80 was the most powerful of the bunch, but a bit heavier just behind the Skyline GT-R. Meanwhile, the Mazda RX-7 was the lightest, even lighter than the Evo VI and NSX. Only the Skyline GT-R and Evo VI raced on all fours for this drag race.
A Honda Civic Type R and a Subaru Impreza WRX are two notable omissions, but we’re not complaining. However, before looking at the race, which of these cars in attendance do you think was the quickest and fastest on the straight? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
If you’re a Gran Turismo fan, we’re pretty sure the most memorable nameplates of the video game’s early installs were the Japanese domestic market (JDM) models. After all, the game was developed and published by Japanese companies and it was released in the 90s when JDM nameplates were popular both in the automotive scene and in motorsport.
Carwow wants to capture that nostalgia through a drag race, which includes seven of the most important nameplates in the Gran Turismo 2 video game. There are a few notable omissions, but more on that later.
Starting out, the Honda NSX is the only mid-engine competitor, with a 3.0-liter V6 residing behind the seats, making 275 horsepower (205 kilowatts) and 210 pound-feet (285 Newton-meters) of torque.
On its side is a Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 V-Spec that develops 280 hp (209 kW) and 289 lb-ft (392 Nm) of torque from its turbocharged 2.6-liter inline-six. Next to that is a Mazda RX-7 Type RS with its 1.3-litre twin-turbo rotary mill which also produces 280bhp but produces less torque at 232lb-ft (314Nm) of pull.
Meanwhile, another Nissan joins the line and that is the Silvia S15. With a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder, it develops 250 horsepower (186 kW) and 203 lb-ft (275 Nm). Then there’s the Toyota Supra A80 and its 3.0-liter straight-six mated to twin turbos, producing 285 hp (213 kW) and 317 lb-ft (430 Nm) of twist. Next to it is another Toyota with a JZ engine, although the 1JZ, the Chaser. The twin-turbo 2.5-liter inline-six develops 280 hp and 268 lb-ft (363 Nm) of torque.
Finally, the last of the seven is the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI Tommi Makinen Edition, which also develops 280 hp and 275 lb-ft (373 Nm) of traction.
All the cars that took part in this JDM Legends meeting are equipped with manual transmissions. The Toyota Supra A80 was the most powerful of the bunch, but a bit heavier just behind the Skyline GT-R. Meanwhile, the Mazda RX-7 was the lightest, even lighter than the Evo VI and NSX. Only the Skyline GT-R and Evo VI raced on all fours for this drag race.
A Honda Civic Type R and a Subaru Impreza WRX are two notable omissions, but we’re not complaining. However, before looking at the race, which of these cars in attendance do you think was the quickest and fastest on the straight? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
