自動車銘鑑JDM Mei Kan

A curated register of the Japanese Domestic Market cars that defined the era — one finished, cross-checked entry per chassis. Specification of record, line of record, and the editorial that explains why the machine matters.

銘鑑

Reviewed & kept

筆頭Featured entry

Skyline GT-R V-Spec II — photograph
BNR34

Skyline GT-R V-Spec II

スカイライン GT-R

The definitive icon of the PlayStation generation. The R34 GT-R refined the formula established by the R32, adding advanced aerodynamics, a stiffer chassis, and the legendary Multi-Function Display. Its RB26DETT engine is famous for its immense tuning potential, often exceeding 1000hp in modified examples.

原動機Engine
RB26DETT
最高出力Power
276 hp
駆動方式Drivetrain
ATTESA E-TS Pro AWD
車両重量Weight
1,560 kg
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The Collection

26 entries

趣旨A structured reference, not a wiki

JDM Mei Kan catalogs the generations, powertrains, and cultural impact of Japanese Domestic Market cars — from the RB26-powered Skyline GT-Rs to the rotary-engined RX-7 and the era-defining hot hatches that never officially left Japan. Every entry answers the same questions: what made this chassis matter, what changed between generations, and what it's worth or watching for today.

Beyond individual entries, the guides cover the bigger picture — engine comparisons like RB26 vs 2JZ, the real story behind Japan's 280 PS gentlemen's agreement, and a walkthrough of importing a JDM car to the USA under the 25-year rule.

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