This model came about when the in-house design team Nismo took pre-existing Nissan R34 GT-Rs and modified them to be Z Tunes. They did this by installing new automotive parts and modifying the original vehicle’s chassis. Essentially Nismo took apart the original R34 GT-Rs and completely rebuilt them. 

The chassis featured a reinforced carbon fiber chassis which allowed the vehicle to be lightweight which gained its impressive speed specifications. The 2003 Nissan GT-R R34 Z Tune also featured a wholly redesigned exterior, Brembo brakes, and an impressive suspension setup. 

Additionally, this Japanese sports car possessed a heavy-weight 2.8-liter engine that produced 500 horsepower. This impressive engine reached 0 to 62 mph in only 3.8 seconds, and it had an impressive top speed of approximately 201 mph. 

4. 1992 Honda NSX-R

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The 1992 Honda NSX-R is one of the most loved Japanese cars of all time. Unlike the original NSX models, the NSX-R models offered a greater driving experience due to being designed with track-orientated features. Interestingly, Honda took the original NSX models and modified them to become the NSX-R’s. 

For Honda to manufacture a more track-orientated NSX-R, they had to strip down the original NSX’s to its base forms. The engineers removed everything from the sound-deadening insulation and the car’s audio system to the airconditioning. By completing these modifications, they managed to reduce the vehicle’s overall weight by 264 pounds which allowed the 1992 Honda NSX-R to offer superb handling and improved drivability. 

This Japanese car had a 3-liter V6 engine and a balanced crankshaft which allowed it to perform well during races. Astonishingly the 1992 Honda NSX-R achieved a time equal to a Ferrari Challenge Stradale at the Nurburgring track even though it had significantly less horsepower than the Ferrari.