2000年的今天,惠普拖种族:日产天际线GT-RVs. Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Is Peak JDM Rivalry

In stock form, the Lancer Evolution X has a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four engine generating 291 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque.

On the other hand, the Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 - the spiritual predecessor of the currentNissan GT-Rright before it got separated from the Skyline nameplate - had a twin-turbo 2.6-liter inline-six engine producing more power than the Evo in its most potent form.

But these cars far exceed stock figures. Both have over 1,000 hp sent to all four wheels through a sequential gearbox.

The owners are secretive about their cars, but we know that Gordon's Evo X has a 76mm turbo, CP pistons, and Perilla rods. Meanwhile, Lee's R34 has a 3.2-liter Nitto stroker kit, Hollow Tech internals, and a Motec ECU.

By numbers alone, it's an exciting matchup that could swing either way, especially since both AWD monsters have grippy tires to help them spring off the line.

The two JDM superstars raced in three rounds - the first two races started from a roll, while the deciding round was from a dig. The results were close, showcasing both cars' incredible performance and tuning potential.