The level of upgrades on a car usually shows the level of commitment the owner has for the build. Bolt-on upgrades shows you’re interested, a built engine shows you’re serious, and a full carbon fiber interior and exterior shows you’re all in. Jason Garcia chose the hard way, twice. After […]
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1,401 WHP Porsche GT2
Porsche has come a long way since its humble beginning back in 1948, when Ferdinand Porsche introduced the very first Porsche 356 using just 200 workers in a small place. Each year since then, Porsche continued to evolve with the latest technology, the highest-quality parts, and more efficient designs that […]
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507 WHP Acura NSX
During the times when the GT-R, RX-7, Supra, EVO, and STi all had turbochargers, Acura took a chance and produced a naturally-aspirated supercar-like in the NSX. The Acura NSX became a phenomenon, competing with hyper cars like the Ferrari, both in terms of looks and performance. Lightweight, wide-bodied, and on-point […]
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446 WHP Nissan Silvia S15
Whether it’s a Silvia, an NSX, a Skyline, or a Supra; it comes down to the purpose. Some people build cars that they’ve dreamed about since childhood, some want the best platform, and others have a deep reason behind their journey. The story of the car is what makes a […]
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740 WHP Toyota Supra
With all that hype surrounding the new Toyota Supra, people can’t help but criticize it simply because it’s not the JZA80 Supra. No matter what Toyota does now, unless it’s a replica of the original fourth-generation Supra, it won’t be good enough. If you’re a fan of DSPORT Magazine, the […]
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582 WHP Mitsubishi EXO Evo
When you finally make the decision to turn your vehicle into a dedicated race car, one of the best ways to shave some time off your slip is to start reducing weight. Some racers change their stock seats with aftermarket ones, other drivers replace their hoods with lighter carbon fiber, […]
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380 WHP Supercharged Acura NSX
Is this a Ferrari? When Acura introduced their NSX in 1989, enthusiasts were taken by surprise. Some called it the Ferrari of Honda, others just didn’t believe it was a Japanese vehicle. Gas stations around the United States witnessed conversations between NSX drivers and bypassers asking what supercar this crazy-looking […]
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D’GARAGE Project Kia Forte GT Presented by Harman Kardon : Part 2
For decades, the “import performance” market has been synonymous with Japanese vehicles. Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Subaru, and Mitsubishi have all made significant contributions to prove to everyone that there are replacements for displacement. Thanks to a vast network of aftermarket tuners and part manufacturers, these vehicles have a solid footing […]
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219 WHP Acura Integra
In the midst of the Honda Civic’s popularity, the Acura Integra was born as the more refined, sporty, luxurious version of the common Japanese vehicle. In 1986, one years after its introduction in Japan, the United States got its first taste of the Integra. Coupe, hatchback, and sporting a brand-new […]
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300 WHP Datsun 510
The history of motorsports plays a huge role in popularizing car platforms. In the ‘60s and ‘70s. the Datsun 510 was put on the map by a racing team called BRE (Brock Racing Enterprises). Through various SCCA wins, the Datsun 510 became known as a force capable of beating the […]
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702 WHP Mitsubishi Evo 8
Getting impressed by an EVO at The Shootout event is not easy. After all, this is the biggest EVO gathering in the United States and EVOs tend to populate the track. So, finding one that stands out is quite difficult. At this year’s event, I couldn’t help but stop as […]
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D’GARAGE Project Kia Forte GT Presented by Harman Kardon : Part 1
When Kia released the Stinger GT, they proved that they had the ability to build a capable GT platform to run, or even run away, from the best of them. Carrying a base price of just $40K, the Stinger GT out accelerated nearly every other mid-size premium sport sedan. An […]
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D’GARAGE Honda S2000 | Track Prepping a 366,000 Mile S2000
The DSPORT office parking lot is filled with staff projects and D’Garage cars both old and new, but none of these come close to matching the longevity of Tyler Hirashima’s 366,000-mile AP1 Honda S2000. The car was first purchased new in 1999 by his father and then passed down to […]
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840 WHP All-Carbon R33
In 1954, a monster named Godzilla shook the world when it appeared on big screens around the world. Godzilla went on to make tons of appearances, scaring children from all across the globe and becoming the face of monsters. In 1989, Godzilla returned, this time in the shape of the […]
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867 WHP Audi TT RS
Over 20 years ago, Paris briefly had more going for it than its normal Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and the Louvre Museum. After years of concepts going around from one automotive show to the next, the Paris Auto Show finally shined its light on the all-new (at the time) […]
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