Remembering Japanese cars from the past

Tag: Carina TA63 (Page 4 of 8)

Carina Sightings: immaculate Carina GT Turbo TA63

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

Carina Sightings: Carina TA63 vs Nissan Silvia S15

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

Carina Sightings: Carina GT-TR Dream Super Sport

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
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]

« Older posts Newer posts »

© 2024 Banpei.net

Theme by Anders NorenUp ↑