
FASTEST 90S JDM CARS SERIES
From the Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 to Honda Civic Type-R, the international popularity of this legendary animated series boosted the Japanese car market even on foreign soil. Initial D is a Japanese anime about street racing, and a rather iconic series I might add. Photo: davidlfsmith JDM cars used to be the primary brands of cars featured in the anime Initial D The Toyota Celica, Datsun 240Z/280Z, Mazda RX3 and the Datsun 510 introduced to Americans the definition of “reliability” and speed, while maintaining their minimal design.

Emission policies and rising price of oil also played a part. During the 1970s, Japanese cars made their debut and put an end to the age of muscle cars. There used to be a rivalry between JDM cars, Euro and American muscles (prevalent)Īfter World War II, the craze for sports cars became prevalent, however, not everyone could afford one. The traditional JDM fanboys were what one would call “cultured” back then. Brands like Honda, Mazda, Lexus were popular, and there were magazines, video games, animated movies based on these cars. In the late 90s, car enthusiasts were captivated by JDM cars, it became a phenomenon in different continents such as North America, Europe, and Asia. But don’t be hasty, there are some other facts about JDM cars that might surprise you.Īwesome facts about JDM cars are all over the Internet, but we – JDM Export have gathered the most interesting facts that will make your jaws drop. Japanese domestic market cars, or JDM cars, are sold exclusively within the borders of Japan and made specifically for the Japanese households’ use.

If not, let me inform you on some of the most fascinating features of JDMs to get you started.

If you’ve spent some time in Japan before, chances are you would have heard of JDM cars.
