Game guides might offer general information for races, but they often miss crucial details that can give you a competitive edge. Specifically, when it comes to the Japanese 80’s Festival event, knowing the right Japanese Car to enter is key to victory. While many might assume popular models would dominate, the truth is, the 1983 Nissan Silvia 240RS (S100) is the undisputed king of this event.
Even in its stock configuration, without any tuning adjustments, the Nissan Silvia 240RS outperforms all competitors, including the highly regarded 1989 Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32). Choosing the 240RS can easily earn you around 25 A-spec points per race, depending on the specific AI cars that appear on race day, making it an efficient way to progress.
The Nissan Silvia 240RS is also surprisingly affordable at just $25,000 in the game. However, there’s a catch: it’s only available for purchase during weeks 71 and 94 of the 100-week schedule. On the other hand, the Nissan Skyline GT-R, while not as dominant, is a readily available option. It costs just $16,000 and appears in the used car dealership for 70 out of the 100 weeks. You can even find a low-mileage GT-R (6 miles) in week 88, though it comes at a premium of $38,000.
To help you make informed decisions for the Japanese 80’s Festival, here is a comprehensive list of japanese cars suitable for this race, ranked by their Power-to-Weight ratio, ensuring you select a vehicle that gives you the best chance of success:
- 1983 Nissan Silvia 240RS (S100)
- 1989 Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32)
- 1989 Nissan 300ZX 2seater (Z32)
- 1989 Nissan Skyline GTS-t Type M (R32)
- 1983 Nissan Skyline Hard Top 2000 Turbo RS (R30)
- 1983 Nissan Fairlady Z 300ZX (Z31)
- 1989 Mitsubishi Galant 2.0 DOHC Turbo VR-4
- 1984 Nissan Skyline Hard Top 2000 RS-X Turbo C (R30)
- 1987 Nissan Skyline GTS-R (R31)
- 1988 Nissan Silvia K’s (S13)
- 1988 Toyota Supra 3.0GT Turbo A
- 1985 Mazda RX-7 GT-Limited (FC, J)
- 1983 Honda City Turbo II
- 1983 Mitsubishi Lancer EX 1800GSR IC Turbo
- 1983 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-Apex (AE86)
- 1986 Toyota Celica 2000GT-R (ST162)
- 1981 Toyota Celica XX 2800GT
- 1983 Toyota Corolla Levin GT-APEX (AE86)
- 1986 Toyota Celica 2000GT-FOUR (ST165)
- 1983 Honda Ballade Sports CR-X 1.5i
- 1986 Toyota MR2 1600 G-Limited Super Charger
- 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA)
- 1988 Nissan Silvia Q’s (S13)
- 1983 Honda Civic 1500 3door 25i
- 1986 Toyota MR2 1600 G
- 1981 Isuzu Piazza XE
- 1988 Nissan EXA Canopy L.A.Version Type S (N13)
- 1989 Toyota Carina ED 2.0 X 4WS
- 1989 Mitsubishi Minica Dangan ZZ
- 1988 Honda Accord Coupe
- 1987 Nissan Be-1
- 1989 Nissan PAO
- 1985 Honda Today G
