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Of course, you can\u2019t talk about […]","datePublished":"2016-10-27","dateModified":"2016-10-27","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/feature-35.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/feature-35.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/the-best-of-jdm\/","about":["Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":307,"articleBody":"There are many iconic JDM cars from the likes of Honda, Mitsubishi and Nissan. We have picked our favourite range from each manufacturer to give you a brief history and tell you why they\u2019re the best of the bunch.Honda CivicFrom the Civics of the early 70\u2019s through to the new 2016 model, this car has gained a loyal fan base and helped to popularise the idea of Japanese-made vehicles around the world.Of course, you can\u2019t talk about the Honda Civic without mentioning the mighty Type-R performance model. With the option to strip it back to the bare bones and save as much weight as possible, this three-hour hatchback was built for speed and many feel it is the best Honda Civic of them all.Star of numerous Fast & Furious movies, this sought after sports coupe offers incredible performance and precise handling. Perfect as a day-to-day run around back in the 90\u2019s, these turbocharged cars were also ideal for tuning, taking the lead in most touring car championships for 8 years in Japan and Australia.Nissan SkylineThe R32 soon earned the name \u2018Godzilla\u2019 for being a Japanese monster on the track and it was perfectly weighted with the added bonus of being the first car to feature the RB26 twin turbo engine by Nissan.Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution A legend in the rallying world, the \u2018EVO\u2019 is powerful, sleek and this compact super-sedan has been with us since 1992, getting better and better every year until 2015 when its run sadly came to an end.Mitsubishi did a complete redesign in 1998 and the EVO 6 of 1999 is considered the last \u2018classic\u2019 they produced. By 2001, the VII RS was packed full of amazing features and broke many records of previous models. The aggressive styling and cutting edge technology make this an incredibly popular choice among JDM fans."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Sports Performance And Prestige Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/cars\/\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"The Best of JDM","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/the-best-of-jdm\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]