10 Boring Japanese Cars That Are Actually Powerful

Overview

Japanese automobile manufacturers are one of the largest manufacturers in the world. The Japanese automotive industry increased very quickly when they started making vehicles for both domestic use and export, from the 1970s to the 1990s. They have produced many dominant cars over the years. They came up really good during the tough times when there was heavy competition from neighboring countries. And in 2008 Toyota have become the world’s number one car manufacturer from Japan suppressing GM. Currently, Japan is ranked number three after China and America. Here are a few cars, produced by Japanese manufacturers, that seem to be normal but have insane power under the hood.

1. 2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
2010 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR (Via : edmunds.com)

This is a family sedan with a 3.5 L DOHC V6 engine. This engine can produce a maximum power output of 270 hp at 6,000 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm. The vehicle is a standard front-wheel drive. This vehicle can accelerate from 0-60mph in just under 6sec and has a top speed of 147mph. With such power, the vehicle can cover 1/4 mile in 14.5 sec.

2. Mazda Mazdaspeed6

Mazda Mazdaspeed6
Mazda Mazdaspeed6 (Via : carsandbirds.com)

This vehicle has a 2.3L turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine with a direct fuel injection. The engine gives a maximum power output of 274 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque which helps the vehicle to accelerate from 0-60mph in  5.4 seconds. The engine is linked to a 6-speed manual transmission. The vehicle has a top speed of 149 Mph.

3. 2010 Acura TL SH-AWD

2010 Acura TL SH-AWD
2010 Acura TL SH-AWD (Via : carblog.com)

This vehicle has a base price of $43,195. This has a 3.6L SOHC 24-valve V-6 engine that is capable of generating a maximum power output of 305 bhp at 6300 rpm and a torque of 273 lb-ft at 5000 rpm. The engine is linked to a 6-speed manual transmission. The vehicle can accelerate from 0-60mph in 5.2 sec and has a top speed of 134 mph. This takes a time of 13.8 sec to cover 1/4mile at a speed of 101 mph.

4. 2021 Toyota Avalon TRD

2021 Toyota Avalon TRD
2021 Toyota Avalon TRD (Via :cnet.com)

This vehicle has a  3.5-liter V6 engine that can generate a maximum power output of 301 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque. This is a front-wheel drive vehicle with 8-speed automatic transmission. This vehicle can accelerate from 0-60mph in just under 6 seconds and has a top speed of 130 Mph. This vehicle takes 14.6 seconds traveling at a speed of 100mph to cover a 1/4mile.

5. 1996 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4

1996 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4
1996 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 (Via :autoevolution.com)

This vehicle has a 2.5 L V6 engine that is capable of producing a maximum power output of  276 hp and a torque of 268 lb-ft. This vehicle uses a 5-speed manual transmission which helps the vehicle to accelerate from 0-60mph in  5.5 seconds  and has a top speed of 150 Mph which is insanely high. The vehicle can cover a 1/4 mile in  13.9 seconds.

6. 2022 Toyota Camry TRD

2022 Toyota Camry TRD
2022 Toyota Camry TRD (Via : Torontostar.com)

The engine is a 3.5-liter V6 that produces a maximum power output of 301 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque This vehicle is front-wheel drive and has an 8-speed automatic transmission coupled to the engine. This vehicle can accelerate from 0- 60 mph in about 5.6 seconds and has a top speed of 135 Mph. And it takes a time of 14.2 seconds to cover a quarter mile.

7. Toyota Caldina GT-T

Toyota Caldina GT-T
Toyota Caldina GT-T (Via : cars.com)

TH vehicle has a  2-liter turbocharged flat 4-cylinder engine that is capable of generating a maximum power output of 256 hp and 240 lb-ft of torque. This is a four-wheel drive vehicle with either a manual transmission or automatic transmission. The manual version can accelerate from 0-62 mph in 6.4 seconds while the automatic version will take 6.5 seconds.

8. 2016 Lexus GS F

Lexus GS F
Lexus GS F (Via :carnews.com)

This version of the vehicle got a 5.0-liter V8 engine that can produce a maximum power of 467 hp at  7,100 rpm and 389 lb-ft of torque at 4,800 rpm. This vehicle can accelerate from 0-60mph in 4.4 seconds and has a top speed of 168 mph.

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9. Honda Civic Type R EK9

Honda Civic Type R EK9
Honda Civic Type R EK9 (Via : cars.com)

This vehicle has a 1.6-liter turbocharged flat 4-cylinder engine that is capable of producing a maximum power output of 182 hp at 8,200 rpm and 160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft) at 7,500 rpm. This vehicle can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 6.7 seconds and can cover a 1/4 mile in 15.3 sec. The vehicle’s top speed is 140 mph.

10. Mazda Mazdaspeed3

Mazda Mazdaspeed3
Mazda Mazdaspeed3 (Via :carandcriver.com)

This vehicle has a 2.3L turbocharged inline-4 cylinder engine that is capable of generating a maximum power output of 263 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. This vehicle can accelerate from 0- 60 mph in 5.2 seconds and can cover a 1/4 mile distance in 13.9 seconds at a speed of 102 mph. The vehicle can reach a maximum speed of 155 mph.

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