2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Autmotive Messe Lexus
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At the beginning of every year car enthusiasts from around the world, yours truly included, look forward to cramming into the Makuhari Messe for three days of Japanese tuning bliss known as Tokyo Auto Salon. It is at this car show that we see the newest tuning trends and some of the most remarkable concepts and new parts are debuted here. While this year’s show was big on hybrid performance, specifically the CR-Z (which we will dive into later in the issue), there was a lot of good old-fashioned JDM awesomeness to be found. Here’s a quick run of the show.

  • 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Autmotive Messe Lexus
    Lexus was showing an even more developed version of the IS-F called the CCS-R. The Circuit Club Sports Racer (CCS-R) is a completely gutted, caged-up track-dedicated version of the already potent IS-F. With carbon accoutrements adorning the exterior and interior this is one bad-ass Lexus. lexus.com
    2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Autmotive Messe Lexus
    Lexus was showing an even more developed version of the IS-F called the CCS-R. The Circuit
  • 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Autmotive Messe Mugen Kit
    Mugen debuted their latest kit for the Honda Fit inside Honda’s booth. The kit features newly designed bumpers and grill for an even more aggressive look. No word yet if this kit will be developed for US model Fits. kingmotorsports.com
    2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Autmotive Messe Mugen Kit
    Mugen debuted their latest kit for the Honda Fit inside Honda’s booth. The kit features ne
  • 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Autmotive Messe Model 01
  • 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Autmotive Messe Honda
  • 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Autmotive Messe Honda 02
    Arguably my favorite car of the show was the Lightning S15. With the perfect combination of race function and show quality detail, this Silvia was bordering absolute perfection. The hood louvers, high shouldered fenders and chassis-mounted rear wing all hint at a possible Tsukuba battle contender. lightning-strikes.jp
    2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Autmotive Messe Honda 02
    Arguably my favorite car of the show was the Lightning S15. With the perfect combination o
  • 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Autmotive Messe Garage Impulse Engine
    Garage Impulse was on-hand to show us what they do best: build killer 4AGs. e-impulse.com
    2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Autmotive Messe Garage Impulse Engine
    Garage Impulse was on-hand to show us what they do best: build killer 4AGs. e-impulse.com
  • 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Autmotive Messe Subaru
    On display in the Subaru “Proud of Boxer” booth was this incredible STI sedan built to compete in the forthcoming 2011 24h of Nürburgring. subaru.com
    2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Autmotive Messe Subaru
    On display in the Subaru “Proud of Boxer” booth was this incredible STI sedan built to com
  • 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Autmotive Messe Model 02
  • 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Autmotive Messe Ferrari
    Auto Veloce is a famous Ferrari tuner in Japan known for their SVR body kits that mimic the styling of Lamborghinis for those with a prancing pony on their hood. On display were two F430s, a convertible and the coupe pictured here. auto-veloce.com
    2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Autmotive Messe Ferrari
    Auto Veloce is a famous Ferrari tuner in Japan known for their SVR body kits that mimic th
  • 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Autmotive Messe Honda Vending Machine
    Honda had set up a special vending machine at TAS that dispensed limited-edition shirts and coin pouches. automobiles.honda.com
    2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Autmotive Messe Honda Vending Machine
    Honda had set up a special vending machine at TAS that dispensed limited-edition shirts an
  • 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Autmotive Messe Model 03
  • 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Autmotive Messe Super Gt
    Also at the Honda booth was the #18 Weider/Dome Racing HSV-010GT, which won the 2010 GT500 class in Super GT. dome.co.jp/race/sgt/index.html
    2011 Tokyo Auto Salon Autmotive Messe Super Gt
    Also at the Honda booth was the #18 Weider/Dome Racing HSV-010GT, which won the 2010 GT500