The Lost Art of Desire

What Happened to Japanese Sports Car Design?

- Rohit Paradkar

There was a time when Japanese sports cars didn't just move you on the road; they moved you emotionally. They stood out in their own delightful way. They didn't copy European curves or chase German muscle. Instead, they had their own rhythm, their own lines, and a clear sense of character. Think of the GT-R, the original NSX, the NA Miata, FD RX-7, the Mk4 Supra, the 300ZX - the list is as towering as Mt. Fuji. These cars truly reflected Japanese excellence.

Now, it's hard to tell them apart from everything else on the road.