Top 5 Japanese Supercars - Race Cars 2013

Picking the top five Japanese supercars isn't all that difficult: there really haven't been all that many. Check out these notable exceptions. Japan's automakers have produced some awesome sportscars over the years. The Toyota Supra, Nissan Z, Mazda RX-7 and even today's Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ come to mind. But supercars? Now that's another matter entirely. Although the island nation's carmakers account for some of the largest and most successful in the industry, Japan has made surprisingly few true supercars. We're talking about the kind of physics-defying extreme exotics that typically come from European automakers. But there have been a few. more at CarBuzz: Audi to Release New A4 in 2014Ferrari Going Turbo for Next California?Citroen Reveals DS3 Red Edition Possibly the most obvious choice is the Nissan GT-R. Although it's often called a "supercar killer" (due to its relatively lower price compared to Japanese supercars), its performance, rarity and cost of ownership put it right in supercar territory itself. Previously existing as a version of the Skyline, Nissan separated the GT-R into its own model in 2007, and has steadily upgraded the GT-R ever since. What launched with 480 horsepower now produces 545 hp from its 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6, driving through a six-speed dual-clutch transmission to all four wheels to reach sixty in less than three seconds and a top speed in excess of 190 mph.


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