D Car — July 2004

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246 available scans from D Car — July 2004, in right-to-left reading order. Japanese OCR and English translation drafts are available throughout. Drafts have not received exhaustive image proofreading; unreadable source remains recorded in the archival data.

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Page 16 — English draft translation

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This 180SX is based on a Nissan rear-wheel-drive car, with the essentials for performance properly covered. Neon tubes and other show-car details give it a sport-compact look. The result is just what the owner wanted: a car that can drift, yet still has the show-car style. They came up with a name for it on the spot: “sport-and-slide spec” (laughs).

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Everyone here loves a good flame!

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The fire-loving crew gathered at Bee★R

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TENZOR

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The fireball crew is just getting started! More terrifying, high-tuned machines are about to roll in. Keep your eyes open.

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The concept? “Sporty and slide-ready!” …What does that even mean?

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One key may be that it avoids flashy dress-up details such as vinyl graphics. That restraint makes the car look even more formidable.

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The 18-inch Tenzor wheels are another sport-compact touch.

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It has an S14 turbo, custom piping and a Trust intercooler to improve efficiency.

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Courageous Sports

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Sound Off-style underbody LEDs illuminate the ground. They can shine in seven different colors.

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NISSAN

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Nissan Skyline GT-R [R32]

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BeeR

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“This is our family car,” says Imai.

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It has extremely wide blister fenders that look ready to swallow the next car that comes along.

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…and yet this R32 GT-R, with its massive blister fenders, is actually Imai’s daily commuter. Wait, really?!

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“Compared with our other cars, this one is set up for comfort. It can even take a child seat…”

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“You can fit one in (laughs). A child who grows up riding in this car is getting an early performance-car education.”

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DATA

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The specification lists a Bee★R aero kit, 18-inch B5 wheels, Bee★R suspension and sports steering, and a Bee★R titanium muffler; the remaining small print is unclear.

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The exterior is understated—or so you might think. Then you notice this gimmick: Bee★R’s original LEDs, flashing away.

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The interior looks completely stock. After all, it is a family car.