The 90s, an era of baggy jeans, bandanas, and jelly sandals. But most importantly, flashy fast cars and big fat spoilers. In fact, Japanese car manufacturing and engineering was the trigger point that started this whole underground sports car phenomenon. Screening in music videos and video games, these cultural icons burn rubber everywhere they go leaving tarmac in the dust.

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For those who want the ultimate driving experience without having to pay the insane price tag of an Italian vehicle, Japanese cars in the 90s were the answer. Nowadays this affordable sports car world is slowly dying, making way for either an insane hypercar, a fast electric car, or a sporty sedan. So let us dive in and check what were the fastest Japanese cars of the 1990s, the good old-fashioned way.

10 Honda S2000

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A crowd staring at a Ferrari at a red light is a normal thing, but if the owner is driving a Honda S2000 that's when it's clear the crowd is 'car people'. The Honda S2000 has gained unimaginable hype throughout the late '90s onto the Millennium. With all the interior pointing to the driver rather than the passenger as well, this sports car was all about the drive.

With a two-liter inline four-cylinder VTEC engine, the Honda S2000 peaks 240 horsepower at 8300 rpm and 153-pound feet of torque, considering the car's lightweight chassis that's not a bad range by today's standards. The S2000 is a two-seater rear-wheel-drive that is certain to put a smile on the driver's face every time he enters a corner diagonally, which is why enthusiasts are always excited to own a Honda S2000.

9 Nissan 300ZX/Fairlady

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300 horsepower. Wait, what? That's right, The Nissan 300ZX was an excellent choice for the full-on pedal to the metal experience. With a twin-turbo engine, the Nissan 300ZX was a direct competitor to the Chevrolet Corvette C4 back in the day.

Having an automatic transmission, the Nissan 300ZX pulls hard with a 283 Ft-Lbs of torque, which is pretty good by today's standards even. In terms of styling, the ZX is a beautiful vehicle that has aged surprisingly well with the 'Lamborghini Diablo' headlights and the famous tail light strips.

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8 Honda/Acura Integra

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When a vehicle plays under the rules of the 'Type R' badge, danger and caution is advised every time. The Honda/Acura Integra is no exception, this vehicle is a drag racer on wheels with a 195 HP 1.8 engine despite being a front-wheel-drive car.

The Integra had one of the most desirable engines for street racing, which also makes it one of the most stolen cars back in the day. A loud exhaust and a fun drive are two of the many traits that made the Integra an exhilarating ride, nowadays any owner that is in a possession of an Integra is in for a great sum of money as it has aged pretty well.

7 Mitsubishi Evolution IV

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A real floor banger, the Evolution IV was yet again another immense success by Mitsubishi. The direct responsive gearbox and comfortable Recaro Alcantara sporty seats shape up what this rally car is all about. A direct competitor to the Subaru Impreza WRX STI, the Evolution has a marked an unforgettable name in the car industry for years now.

Making its debut on Jackie Chan's Who Am I movie, the Evo IV was a turbocharged drifting monster with a fat spoiler marking its existence on the road. As a rally champion in the 70s and 80s, Mitsubishi evolution was the 280 HP road-friendly all-wheel-drive conversion of the Mitsubishi gallant. With a limited-slip differential and an excellent weight/power ratio, the evolution was a Lancer on steroids.

6 Honda NSX

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Just to be behind the steering wheel of a Honda NSX is a thrill by itself, this car is timeless. In the 1990s, this beast from the east called ‘New sports-car experimental’ or (NSX) was ready to take on German and even Italian pedigree cars such as the Ferrari 348. During the 90s, the NSX was more than just a new Japanese car, it was a racing icon that was so successful that some car enthusiasts consider it even better than the new 2016 version.

With a space-age design that was meant to have a cockpit similar to an F-16 fighter plane, the car handles like a Ferrari. The NSX is a light vehicle with the revolutionary VTEC 3.0 liter engine that brings the car to life producing 270 bhp, boosting it to 62 miles per hour in under 6 seconds.

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5 Toyota Supra

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A 1990s racing legend, the Toyota Supra is a 3.0-liter twin-turbo engine with 320 bhp that is bound to cross the finish line winning first place every time. Appearing in “The Fast and the Furious” franchise, the Supra evolved over the years to be one of the most famous Japanese cars bef0re it was discontinued for carbon emission and risk-related issues.

A lowered and stiffened suspension makes way for crisper handling not just on the track but on the road as well. Turning the traction control off makes the Supra an agile beast on wheels, with a spoiler that fills the rearview mirror and some sporty features such as leather seats and a banging sound system.

4 Mitsubishi 3000 GT

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The most advanced Japanese car of the 90s was the Mitsubishi 3000GT, an aerodynamic engineering beauty that influenced car design for decades. The 3000GT was at the top of the car design golden age, some even regard it as the pride of Japan for being the most advanced machine they have ever built.

The 3000GT had it all, twin turbos, electronic exhausts so it screams down the highway, comfort/sport mode, and an adjustable wing for better stability at high speeds. Being an all-wheel-drive car, the 3000GT produced 320 HP with a torque power of 315 making it faster than the Ferrari 348, the car from which Mitsubishi burrowed its styling.

3 Subaru Impreza 22B

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One of the giants of the Japanese car scene, the Subaru Impreza 22B is a legend on the rally stage as well as on the street. Considered as the holy grail by Subaru fans, the 22B had a 2.2-liter motor turbocharged and ready to burn some rubber. Features such as exotic suspension, an adjustable rear wing, larger brakes, and fat tires were all key factors that enabled the 22B to win three consecutive World Rally Championship titles.

With an aggressive stance and a 0-60 mph record in under 5.3 seconds, the Subaru was a pure Japanese racing icon especially with its blue color which became a trademark and a trend for sports cars back in the day.

2 Mazda RX-7

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A Wankel rotary engine in a sports car was the ultimate solution to achieve extraordinary performance and handling back in the 90s, and the Mazda RX7 was no exception. The RX7 was a dashing powerful car with the statistics to prove it, a twin-turbo with an 8500 rpm on such a tiny 1.3 engine is something only the Japanese can achieve.

For the 1990s, the RX7 is not too shabby, it has a double rotor front-mid engine with no pistons and heat sensors in the transmission.  The RX7 has a 255 HP range with 217 lb-ft torque, with a turbocharger and a chassis that weighs as much as modern sports cars this machine never lets a racer down. The Mazda has a great suspension and corners like a charm with sequential turbos so that no turbo lag is felt. The RX7 was and will forever be the pride of Japan.

1 Nissan Skyline R33

Silver Nissan Skyline R33
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Introduced in 1995 with the GTR version, right in between the R32 and R34, the Nissan skyline R33 was known worldwide as 'Godzilla'. The R33 could be upgraded with the V-Spec option for more performance options, but the original with a twin-turbo 2.6 liter inline-six engine, similar to the R32 with a 276 HP range, was good enough. The R34 was even better, in fact, it was a living legend with 51 more horsepower and a blue paint job that gives it a sporty aggressive stance.

GTR history was mostly recognized and favored by the late Paul Walker on "The Fast And The Furious" franchise. The Skyline is a road-going analog rocket on wheels, a benchmark in the automotive industry, and street racing trends. Any Skyline owner is part of a world bigger than himself, a racing cult that comes out of the underground when the clock ticks 12.

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