JDM

Right-hand drive imports

JDM stands for Japanese Domestic Market—vehicles and parts manufactured for sale in Japan rather than for export.

Car enthusiasts use it to describe Japanese-spec cars or components that differ from versions sold elsewhere: The JDM Type R has a more aggressive tune than the U.S. model.

The term carries cachet in automotive culture, suggesting authenticity and superior specifications.

vehicles

Nissan Skyline

Japanese performance automobile line

Toyota SupraJapanese rear-drive sports coupe
Mazda RX-7Japanese rotary-engined sports coupe
Subaru WRXJapanese turbocharged sport sedan

Honda Civic · Mazda Miata · Toyota Celica

culture

drift

Gradual movement, no direction

stanceStanding posture or viewpoint
meetCome into contact
car meetGathering of vehicle enthusiasts

underground · street racing · car culture · night run

performance

turbo

Exhaust-powered compressor

rotaryInvolving circular motion
boostUpward push or increase
dynoEngine testing device

tune · swap · horsepower · torque · redline · rev · forced induction · naturally aspirated · engine bay · power band

modifications

wide body

Large-fuselage aircraft design

body kitAftermarket vehicle panels
carbon fiberReinforced polymer composite
spoilerPremature ending disclosure

intercooler · exhaust · cold air intake · headers · wheels · lowered · camber · roll cage · bucket seats · blow-off valve

brands

STI

Sexually transmitted infection

RaysTampa Bay MLB squad
CuscoFormer Inca imperial seat
BlitzSwift intensive attack

JDM

Nissan Skyline

drift

turbo

wide body

STI

JDM

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