![]() ![]() The first-generation Honda NSX bucked the trend of low-budget JDM cars as it was designed to compete against Ferrari’s high-performance models and was marketed as the first “everyday supercar.” Want to see a tuned RX-7 out in the wild? Check out “Rotary” Rick’s stunning Mazda RX-7 in this full Drifted feature. Still a little too expensive? This Jada Toys Fast & Furious 1:32 scale die cast car offers excellent value for money. If you’re after a cheaper RC alternative, check out this replica of Han’s Fast & Furious RC drift car. If you’re a Mazda RX7 fan but can’t get your hands on the real thing, there’s a great selection of smaller, more affordable options:įor those keen to get sideways, the RX-7 1/10 scale Tamiya TT-02D drift spec car kit will be the ultimate choice. The RX-7 became so popular that more parallel and grey market models were brought into the country than Mazda UK had ever imported. In Britain, sales were initially slow, but a price drop and word-of-mouth recommendations led to a surge in interest. The engine size was below 1.5 liters, making the annual road tax more affordable while offering more power than traditional inline engines. The Mazda RX-7 became a key JDM car because the engine gave a financial benefit to its Japanese owners. Its innovative construction makes it easy to handle and a joy to drive, and it’s easy to see why so many Madalin Stunt Cars 3 players opt for it as their favorite car in the game. The twin rotors gave it a wealth of torque throughout the entire rev range. The car accelerated from 0-62 mph in 5.9 seconds, achieving a top speed of 155mph. And, who can disregard the pop-up headlights? The compact and unique rotary engine was housed behind the front axle, which gave the vehicle a 50/50 front and rear weight balance combined with a low center of gravity. It was the first ever mass-produced sequential twin-turbocharger system to come from Japan. The RX-7 was noted for its lightweight construction and unique twin turbochargers. This stylish front-engine, rear-wheel drive sports car attracted a substantial following due to its sleek design and powerful performance. The FD was the third generation of the legendary Mazda RX7. Engine displacement: 1.3 litre twin-turbo. ![]() True JDM cars are right-hand-drive, but over time, the term “JDM” has been used to describe any Japanese car, even the USDM (US Domestic Market) models. The NA generation of Miata's was succeeded by the MX-5 Miata NB for model year 1999.A JDM car comes from the Japanese Domestic Market and is often exported overseas to popular markets, such as the US and UK. In Japan, it was sold as the Eunos Roadster. Apart from a Base Model with a number of trim levels, notable variants include the 1991 Special Edition, the 1992 Black Miata, the 1993 Limited Edition, and the 1994 to 1997 M-Edition Miata's. Visually, the earlier versions, known as the NA6, are scarcely distinguishable from the later NA8 save minor badge differences - the Miata script to the right of the rear license plate is painted red on the NA8, black on the NA6. The NA8 is fitted with airbags for both the driver and passenger, compared to just the driver in the NA6. From 1994 onwards, displacement was increased to 1.8-liter in its inline four, now producing 128hp. The NA was introduced powered by a 1.6-liter twincam four producing 116hp. Indeed, Mazda engineers disassembled an Elan while designing the original Miata. The first generation of the Mazda Miata, internally known as the NA, was inspired by classic roadsters such as the MGB, the Fiat 124 Spider, and the Lotus Elan. ![]()
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