LATE ’80S / EARLY ’00S
JDM LEGENDS
An era that still resonates
In the nineties and early 2000s, Japanese car culture took shape on circuits, in tuning garages and at night meets. The all-wheel-drive Skyline GT-R and rear-wheel-drive Supra became favourites among turbo enthusiasts, while the light RX-7 drew drivers who valued its response and rotary engine. With its quiet V8, the LS 400 found its place on the same scene through Japan’s VIP style.
01 / R34
Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
The angular R34 silhouette stands out beneath the cherry blossom. Its turbo straight-six and all-wheel drive carried on the Skyline GT-R tradition.
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02 / A80
Toyota Supra Mk4
Black paint and a long bonnet emphasise the A80’s low silhouette. A turbo straight-six and rear-wheel drive made the Supra a favourite starting point for tuning projects.
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03 / FC
Mazda RX-7 FC
A compact rotary engine shapes the sound and response of the RX-7 FC. On a mountain road, the light coupé changes direction readily.
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04 / LS 400
Lexus LS 400
Beside shopfronts hung with fabric curtains, the LS 400 shows the quieter side of Japanese VIP culture.
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The night meet
02 / R34 × A80
Turbo legends of the nineties
Two beams meet on wet asphalt. Behind them, the angular R34 and rounded A80 are easy to pick out.
03 / R34 × A80 × FC
Three in a row
The RX-7 FC joins the Skyline and Supra beneath the railway. Talk turns to wheels and suspension as an evening train passes overhead.
04 / AKIHABARA
Akihabara after dark
Anime-liveried cars line the kerb as spectators watch demonstration runs from behind the barriers. Billboard light reflects off the bodywork and asphalt.
05 / TOKYO STREET MEET
The night scene
The Skyline and Supra drift in tandem while the RX-7 waits with its pop-ups raised. The Lexus spins its rear tyres in a separate lane. Spectators watch from behind the barriers.
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