The 280 PS agreement: what these cars really made
How Japan's carmakers came to cap advertised power at 280 PS, which cars were reported to make more, and how the agreement ended.
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Deep dives
Longer articles on Japanese sports cars, for readers who already know the basics. Each one lists its sources at the end.
RB26 and 2JZ: why two straight-sixes became tuning legends
The Nissan RB26DETT and Toyota 2JZ-GTE compared: how each was designed, why both take big power, and where each one's limits are.
The aero houses: a guide to 90s Japanese body kit makers
The Japanese body kit makers of the 90s and early 2000s: who they were, what their styles looked like and which cars they built for.
Chassis codes explained: how to read BNR32, JZA80 and FD3S
How Japanese chassis codes work, brand by brand: what the letters and numbers in BNR32, JZA80, SW20, DC2 and FD3S mean.
A history of drifting: from mountain passes to D1
How drifting grew from a racing technique and late-night mountain runs into an international motorsport, and the cars that carried it.
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