A legendary, one-of-a-kind gold-painted Toyota Supra (A80) built by Kazuhiko "Smokey" Nagata of Top Secret is at the bottom of this illustrative medley and we’ve added a vid about it…………….. 🏁
DECODING VARIOUS JDM ENGINES 🏁
** Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution features the legendary 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four L4 4G63T engine; renowned for powering the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution I-IX and Galant VR-4 easily supports 400-500 hp on stock internals from the late 1980s until 2013.
** Subaru WRX STI uses the B4 EJ22 boxer engine, 2.2L naturally aspirated producing 130–137 hp (or turbocharged in 22B models) flat-fours used in 1990–1999 Legacys and 1995–2001 Imprezas. Often mistaken for the 2.0L EJ20 used in B4 models.
** The Mazda RX-7 is famous for its R2 13B-REW twin-turbocharged 1.3L two-rotor engine used in the 1992–2002 Mazda RX-7 (FD3S) producing 255–280 horsepower stock, but is often modified to exceed 700 horsepower, requiring mods like semi-peripheral porting.
** Toyota Supra is powered by the another legendary L6 2JZ-GTE, 3.0L inline-six engine (1991–2005) known for its immense, bulletproof cast-iron block and twin-turbo setup. Capable of producing 1,000+ horsepower with stock internals, making it a top choice for racing and swaps. Key features include a forged crankshaft, oil squirters, and a non-interference valvetrain.
** Nissan GT-R35 with a 60-degree V6 VR38DETT, 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged engine, infamous for powering the Nissan GT-R (R35) since 2007. Possesses immense tuning potential, hand-assembled precision by Nissan's Takumi craftsmen (limited to 5 individuals) yielding “Godzilla" Performance” often modified to over 1,000+ horsepower by aftermarket companies.
** Lexus LC500 with a Toyota 2UR-GSE is a 5.0L naturally aspirated V8 engine produced in collaboration with Yamaha, renowned for powering performance Lexus models like the IS F, RC F, GS F, and LC 500 (Lexus "F" branded cars). It features DOHC, 32 valves, D-4S injection, and produces up to 471 hp, delivering high-RPM, linear power.
** Lexus LFA with a V10 1LR-GUE is a 4.8-liter, naturally aspirated V10 engine, renowned for powering the Lexus LFA supercar (2010-2012). Co-developed with Yamaha, it produces 552 hp (560 PS) at 8,700 RPM and 354 lb-ft (480 Nm) of torque at 6,800 RPM and revs to 9,000 RPM, with a 9,500 RPM fuel cut-off. It is known for its titanium/magnesium construction, extreme rev-speed, and F1-inspired sound. https://youtu.be/Ojpvvn8cT00?si=9UepyA63nH5e_ZcY
** Top Secret Supra 1GZ-FE V12 is built by Kazuhiko "Smokey" Nagata of Top Secret with heavily modified twin HKS GT2835 turbochargers attached to a 5.0L engine from a Toyota Century, producing ~930-1000 hp and roughly 745 lb-ft of torque. Built for high-speed runs, it achieved a verified 222.6 mph (357 km/h) at the Nardò Ring.
Trivia: UK Incident: In 1998, Nagata was arrested and briefly jailed for conducting a 194 mph run on a UK motorway.
