5 Japanese Cars That Shocked The Auto Industry 25 Years Ago - Automobile Magazine
The 2014 Chicago auto show may be devoid of sports car debuts and introductions, but that wasn’t the case twenty-five years ago. Despite those differences, the MX-5 and NSX have something in common: both cars shocked the global automotive industry. Engineers were encouraged to explore new technologies, while product planners sought to carve new niches in the market. Although quite a few cars exemplify this Japanese automotive renaissance, we can’t help but notice that five of the strongest examples—including the aforementioned Mazda and Honda—debuted in the States in 1989, exactly a quarter-century ago. Here are the five Japanese cars that shook the automotive industry 25 years ago. Acura NSX When the Acura NSX arrived in 1990 following its debut at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show, it seemed almost too good to be true. Honda channeled all of its engineering expertise into a trailblazing supercar that sought to achieve a level of refinement and driver-focused simplicity absent in European supercars. Source: www.automobilemag.com
