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.
Page 183 — English draft translation
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This month…
SPEED STAR
700
…over 700 PS!
I&D Automotive Technologies
Studio MIX
Studio MIX
I&D’s Silvia constantly draws attention as a top-speed S13. Built for racing, it has race-car-level body reinforcement and an engine producing more than 700 horsepower!
NISSAN SILVIA [S13]
I&D
NISSAN
The turbo that makes all that power is a Blitz K5-700R, matched to a 2.2-liter engine.
The carbon-Kevlar gauge panel neatly houses six auxiliary gauges and control units. It is exceptionally easy to read!
The second-place S14…
The runner-up was a Pure Planning S14 Silvia from Hyogo. Its driver was Minori Koguchi, famous as “the Emperor” of D1.
700ps
…is in the 700-PS class!
The SR20DET was bored out to 2.2 liters. Strong engine parts and coatings also improve durability…
…and performance!
Leaving GT cars behind!! Silvias and 180SXs gather in force!
April 25, 2004 — Silvia & 180SX Top Speed Showdown @ Ebisu Circuit, Fukushima Unlimited modifications; drivers from pros to amateurs welcome. This deathmatch emphasizes overall balance and durability. The sight of drivers controlling wild cars kept the crowd roaring to the finish!
Over 200 km/h Cars separated by mere centimeters! The first round of the Top Speed Deathmatch, which determines the fastest Silvia and 180SX in Japan, was held at Ebisu Circuit in Fukushima. With semi-slick tires, modifications were unrestricted, and both professional and amateur drivers could enter.
Anyone could enter, regardless of car or experience. Top tuning shops and demo cars from around Japan gathered at Ebisu. The event also featured the latest aero parts and tuning-mechanic booths—a festival entirely devoted to Silvias and 180SXs!
I’m the fastest!
“I’ve never seen a race this incredible! Fast cars are so cool!” Even the Ebisu girls were cheering!
The genuine, undisputed world’s fastest Silvia & 180SX!
…everyone!
Bold graphics are also popular on tuned cars. This one has a D1 Grand Prix-style livery and more than 600 horsepower!
Paddy’s all-out Super S14
The fastest time was set by a local Suzuki Jiko S13 Silvia, but it missed the final after mechanical trouble.
EBISU
EBISU
…but it had to withdraw.
Garage Paddy built a special car for this event and even brought in professional driver Takayuki Ohi. They were fully committed.
I&D’s…
Drift car
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