![]() ![]() That said, the Toyota aims for a more sweeping, flowing aesthetic compared to the Civic’s outright aggressive angles. Like the Type-R, the modern Supra loves flaunting the geometry of its bodywork. ![]() This beautiful GR example, owned by Umar of Virginia ( represents the culmination of all of Toyota’s performance know-how to date. Like the Civic Type-R, the Toyota Supra is considered one of the all-time great Japanese performance cars. ![]() With the track-ready sound of its Competition Series MagnaFlow system, this sporty sedan is sure to keep turning heads for years to come. The owner decided to go with MagnaFlow based on his previous enjoyment of one of our systems that he installed years ago on his old E46 BMW 3 Series. The triple exit of the system has been designed to seamlessly integrate into the Type-R’s somewhat special central exhaust exit. Ultraleggera wheels wrapped in Yokohama Advan Neovas 265/35/18.įor the Civic’s exhaust, Simon decided to go with a complete cat-back performance exhaust system from our Competition Series (#19383). This theme continues with a set of custom painted Brembo brakes and 18” O.Z. These engine enhancements pair nicely with the Eibach lowering springs, Hasport rear motor mount and SPC adjustable rear camber arms that were installed with the goal of further improving the car’s already highly capable handling characteristics. The OEM fog light housings have even been turned into functional air intakes thanks to the wonders of modern 3D printing technology! The extent of such enhancements is hardly skin deep, however, as they’re backed up by a complete accompaniment of engine performance upgrades from the likes of PRL (custom painted intercooler, front pipe, downpipe, high-volume intake, titanium turbo inlet piping and charge pipes), PTP (downpipe wrap and turbo blankets), ACUiTY (Stage 3 short shifter kit, upgraded shifter bushing kit, ESCO purple shift knob and titanium shift collar upgrade) and more. In combination with the car’s completely upgraded all-LED lighting setup, these adornments have quite a visual impact. This Vader-esque visage is made possible thanks to extensive custom touches, including a one-off paint job, carbon fiber trim and strategically placed vinyl wrap to name just a few. Which of these sweet rides is more your style? “R” You Ready?įirst up is the Civic Type-R, which owner Nigel Simon of Canada ( has thoroughly customized from front splitter to rear spoiler to evoke an aggressive, angular aesthetic that wouldn’t look out of place in a modern Midnight Club. Today we bring you two fine examples of modern Japanese performance cars, each rocking a complete MagnaFlow cat-back exhaust system: a 2017 Honda Civic Type-R and a 2020 Toyota GR Supra. Decades ago, Japanese automakers established a reputation for their expertise in producing fast, fun-to-drive cars in numerous form factors, from speedy sedans to purpose-built sportscars. Our match-up today features two black-clad road warriors from the Land of the Rising Sun. Japanese Performance Showdown: Type-R vs. ![]()
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