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Most powerful Japanese cars

We ranked 88 Japanese cars from the 1CARS catalog by power output. The Acura NSX leads with 449 kW (610 PS · 602 hp).

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No. 1–25 of 88
  1. 1. Acura NSX NSX II · 2016–2022 449 kW610 PS · 602 hp
  2. 2. Nissan GT-R GT-R (R35) · 2007–2025 3.8 l NISMO 441 kW600 PS · 591 hp Specs: Nissan GT-R 3.8 l NISMO
  3. 3. Lexus LFA 2010–2012 Base version 420 kW571 PS · 563 hp Specs: Lexus LFA Base version
  4. 4. Acura ZDX ZDX II · 2024–2025 373 kW507 PS · 500 hp
  5. 5. Nissan Patrol Patrol Y63 · 2024–present 369 kW502 PS · 495 hp
  6. 6. Lexus IS IS XE30 · 2013–present 5.0 l 500 F Sport Performance 352 kW479 PS · 472 hp Specs: Lexus IS 5.0 l 500 F Sport Performance
  7. 7. Lexus GS 2011 348 kW473 PS · 467 hp
  8. 8. Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Land Cruiser 300 J300 · 2021–present 3.5 V6 twin-turbo hybrid (i-FORCE MAX) 341 kW464 PS · 457 hp Specs: Toyota Land Cruiser 300 3.5 V6 twin-turbo hybrid (i-FORCE MAX)
  9. 9. Nissan Ariya Ariya FE0 · 2022–present 320 kW435 PS · 429 hp
  10. 10. Toyota Supra GR Supra (A90) · 2019–2026 320 kW435 PS · 429 hp
  11. 11. Nissan Skyline Skyline V37 · 2014–present 3.0 l NISMO 309 kW420 PS · 414 hp Specs: Nissan Skyline 3.0 l NISMO
  12. 12. Infiniti Q60 Q60 V37 · 2016–2022 298 kW405 PS · 400 hp
  13. 13. Lexus LX570 LX570 J200 · 2007–2021 5.7 l LX 570 286 kW389 PS · 384 hp Specs: Lexus LX570 5.7 l LX 570
  14. 14. Toyota Land Cruiser Land Cruiser J200 · 2007–2021 286 kW389 PS · 384 hp
  15. 15. Acura RLX 2014 Hybrid 281 kW382 PS · 377 hp Specs: Acura RLX Hybrid
  16. 16. Acura MDX MDX (fourth generation) · 2022–present 265 kW360 PS · 355 hp
  17. 17. Acura TLX TLX II · 2020–2025 265 kW360 PS · 355 hp
  18. 18. Nissan 370Z 370Z Z34 · 2008–2020 261 kW355 PS · 350 hp
  19. 19. Infiniti Q45 2006 254 kW345 PS · 341 hp
  20. 20. Toyota bZ4X bZ4X EAM1 · 2022–present AWD 73.1 kWh 252 kW343 PS · 338 hp Specs: Toyota bZ4X AWD 73.1 kWh
  21. 21. Toyota Highlander Highlander V · 2026–present 252 kW343 PS · 338 hp
  22. 22. Honda Civic Type R Civic Type R FL5 · 2022–present 2.0 turbo K20C1 242 kW329 PS · 325 hp Specs: Honda Civic Type R 2.0 turbo K20C1
  23. 23. Infiniti FX37S FX37S S51 · 2008–2013 242 kW329 PS · 325 hp
  24. 24. Infiniti QX50 2013–2025 242 kW329 PS · 325 hp
  25. 25. Acura TL TL IV · 2008–2014 3.7 l 227 kW309 PS · 304 hp Specs: Acura TL 3.7 l

Next: No. 26–50 of 88 63 more models with a figure

Method and data

Each model appears once, with the highest power output of any of its versions in our catalog (or of a generation when no version has a figure). Power is given in kW first, then PS and hp. The country is the one the model is credited to in our catalog - usually the home country of its brand. Rows without a “Specs” link take the figure of the generation. How we collect and check data

Ranked: 88 of 1,149 models in the 1CARS catalog have a figure for this list.

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Questions and answers

Which Japanese car has the most power in the 1CARS catalog?

The Acura NSX (NSX II · 2016–2022), with 449 kW (610 PS · 602 hp). Second is the Nissan GT-R with 441 kW.

How is this ranking compiled?

Each model appears once, with the highest power output of any of its versions in our catalog (or of a generation when no version has a figure). Power is given in kW first, then PS and hp.

Why is a model missing from the list?

A model is listed only when the 1CARS catalog has a confirmed figure for it. Models without an official figure stay out instead of getting an estimate, and the list grows as we add data. Concept cars, prototypes, one-offs and racing cars are not ranked; limited-run models are marked.