Remembering Japanese cars from the past
Just found another clip of the Carina TA63 drifter I features a few weeks back!
Probably from the same Drift Showdown video but this time it also mentions the event and location: Nikko best 20 finalist at (obviously) Nikko circuit.
You can see it in actions a couple of times and at 2:34 the driver and car are highlighted: (video on the next page!) Continue reading
Okay the owner/uploader’s name might be a bit confusing, but skyline2000gtexturbo is really enjoying his Carina GT Turbo very much. So much he posted a couple of videos to Youtube!
First of all, the introduction of the Carina:
What else could you add to a zenki Carina GT Turbo TA63 than a set of RS Watanabe rims? Well, they are only up front and unfortunately the rear features a set of the well known Toyota Snowflakes.
So how does it drive then? Continue reading
In the Drift Showdown a Carina TA63 has been put up against a Nissan Silvia S15! That is some serious competition there!
In the showdown Tomikuda drives the Carina while Taniguchi takes care of the S15.
Judging from clipping points and lines the Carina is a definite winner here!
But to be very honest: this Carina TA63 does not feature a 3T-GTE engine anymore. See also this Carina TA63 I posted almost three years ago and compare it with the video above. It is indeed the same Carina and that Carina definitely features a 3S-GTE from a SW20 producing at least 218hp. Judging from the large intercooler and extra large turbo it should have a similar output in horsepower as the S15…
Direct link to video: Carina TA63 vs Silvia S15
I was a bit surprised to see the design of this early Carina GT-T TA63: the added black border (hardly can call it a pinstripe) above the black side mouldings with the twincam turbo on it.
Looks a bit weird to me because the later versions also feature a banner, but the banner is placed under the side moulding. See also this late Carina GT-TR coupe at Flyrat: Continue reading
Now this is the way I’d like to see people remember their Carinas: calling the Carina GT-TR a Dream Super Sport is a great homage to such a great car!
Carina TA63 dream super sport
The Carina is, at first glance, bone stock except for the smoked tail-lights, SSR Formula mesh wheels and the Italvolanti Admiral steering wheel.
And I love how the owner refers to his Carina: (the) one who taught me the fun of driving
Found at [Nakanaka]
A perfectly red Carina GT-T TA63 is always a beautiful sight:
Red Carina GT-T TA63
The Heroes Racing rims and hood vents are a nice touch to the whole package!
And it looks great grouped together with a pair of Celicas as well:
Red Carina GT-T TA63 and two Celicas
Both pictures have been taken at the Celica-day earlier this year.
Found at [Beginners Celica @ Minkara]
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