The need for speed and high-performance automobiles is universal, but it is especially strong in Japan. Japanese automakers have produced many popular commuter cars. However, this does not imply that they are not catching up in the realm of speedsters. When it comes to the quickest Japanese automobiles, there are several contestants. These sports cars are reasonably priced, and they make up for their lack of robust stances with a clean shape and aerodynamic design. In the world of motorsports, countless Japanese vehicles have succeeded, and tuners have transformed them into absolute monsters.
And while Japanese cars have earned a reputation for dependability and practicality, this isn't to say that their cars are uninteresting. In fact, some of the fastest JDM production cars, such as the Civic Type-R, are available for less than $40,000 today! It's hard to come up with other cars that can do that for the same amount of money. So, to honor Japanese performance, we've compiled a list of the country's fastest production cars.
10 Lexus LC 500: 168 MPH
The Lexus LC 500, like the GT-R, is a sports car that can fill the shoes of a supercar with relative ease. The LC 500 boasts both seductive curves around the hood and a monstrous V8 under it. The 5-liter engine makes 471 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque.
That’s plenty for this convertible to achieve a 0-60 time of just 4.7 seconds. What’s the top speed, you may ask. The official top speed is a whopping 168 mph. Many have claimed that their LC 500’s speedometer has reached 175 mph. But the GPS data has recorded the top speed at 167 mph. Feats like these make this well worth its $100,000 price tag.
9 Honda Civic Type R: 169 MPH
The Civic's performance variant has been around since 1997, but it wasn't formally released in the United States until 2017. It's a stupidly fast front-wheel-drive car, yet its innovative torque-vectoring system prevents torque steer from the car's 300 horsepower. Moreover, its aerodynamics keep it attached to the road at high speeds.
The Type-R shares its predecessor's turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine. Honda boosted the power of European and Japanese versions to 316 horsepower. While other markets remained at 306 horsepower. The Type R can speed up from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 169 mph thanks to its massive engine.
8 Honda NSX: 170 MPH
The NSX was the "everyday driver" supercar and is now one of Japan's most well-known sports cars. Honda's own motorsport team, which was highly involved in the development of the NSX, alongside Formula One superstar Ayrton Senna, were important in transforming the car's handling and chassis.
The Honda NSX had a 270-horsepower 3.0-liter V6 engine that could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in roughly 5.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 170 mph thanks to various weight-reduction techniques.
7 2021 Subaru WRX STI: 174 MPH
Subaru's factory-backed FIA World Championship Rally series race vehicles inspired the WRX STI, and Subaru modified them to perfection. The 2021 iteration of the WRX STI is too much for the fainthearted.
Subaru powered it with a 2.5-liter flat-four turbocharged engine paired to a six-speed manual transmission. It distributes power to all four wheels using Subaru's symmetrical AWD system. They did not design the automobile for straight-line performance. But a 5.3-second time from 0 to 60 mph is respectable. The 174-mph top speed, on the other hand, is even more astounding.
6 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII FQ-400: 175 MPH
Mitsubishi's legendary sports car, the Lancer Evolution, has a lengthy and prestigious history. Although the Evolution line dates back to 1992, they created this variety of the eighth generation between 2003 and 2005.
A 2.0-liter 4G63 Inline-four turbocharged engine under the hood may be little. But it's surprisingly strong. It produced 405 horsepower and 355 lb-ft. of torque. But, its most amazing feature was its 3.5-second acceleration from 0 to 60 mph and a top speed of 175 mph.
5 Toyota Supra Turbo: 177 MPH
The Toyota Supra is a must-have on any list of the quickest Japanese automobiles ever made. The Fast and the Furious movie made the automobile famous for its tremendous tuning capacity.
The Toyota Supra Turbo has a top speed of only 155 mph, but that is only because vehicles outside of Japan have a speed limiter. In truth, the Supra Turbo's 321-hp 2JZ engine could push it to a high speed of 177 mph!
4 Acura NSX (2018): 191 MPH
The Japanese auto industry has benefited from technological advancements, and Acura has resurrected the NSX with its splendid technology. The new model has a hybrid powertrain, as well as Lamborghini-inspired exterior accents, and a luxurious interior.
As part of its hybrid architecture, the 2022 model has a 3.5L V6 engine with dual turbochargers is linked with three more electric motors. A hybrid drivetrain with 573 horsepower and a 9-speed automated transmission propels it to excellence. It has a top speed of 191 mph and can go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds.
3 Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition: 203 MPH
The Lexus LFA is one of the most stunning automobiles Japan ever produced. It had a tremendous performance, and Jeremy Clarkson called it "one of the best vehicles I've ever driven." We are sure that once you drive it and listen to the melodious engine, you’ll want to agree with him.
Inside, the elegant body of the LFA is a powerful 4.8-liter V10 engine. With a top speed of 203 mph and a time of 3.6 seconds from 0 to 60 mph, you can take the road by storm. One of Toyota's major triumphs was the 7:13.92 lap time set at the Nürburgring.
2 2021 Nissan GT-R NISMO: 205 MPH
The 2021 GT-R Nismo is the most powerful GT-R ever made. In reality, the automobile has pushed the boundaries in terms of supercar performance. It's also the world's quickest mass-produced automobile.
The GT-R uses a 3.6-liter twin-turbo V6 that produces 595 horsepower and 481 lb-ft of torque. It can speed up from 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds. Flat-out it can reach high speeds of 205 mph. This Japanese beast can take on the world's quickest automobiles.
1 Nissan GT-R Track Edition: 207 MPH
There's no doubting that the Track Edition is a significant improvement over the base GT-R's already impressive capabilities. There were claims that this fantastic GT-R was able to break records for the quarter-mile run in 10.8 seconds.
But even if that isn't true its 0-60 acceleration of under 2.7 seconds provides a glimpse into its performance spirit. Its supercharged 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 VR38DETT engine provides 565 hp and a scorching top speed of 207 mph.