CARRERA INVASION
BMI Checks out the new Porsche 997, looking for improvements made between the previous 996 and the 997 model. See what Gan-san has to say about the car in a performance test against its rivals.
Carrera Invasion:
- 997 Carrera S vs 997 Carrera
- 997 Mechanical Check
- 0-400m Battle
- GIANT Performance Test
Featuring: Motoharu Kurosawa and Takuya Kurosawa
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5 Lap Battle [SUGO International Circuit]
BMI brings the battle stage from Sugo International Circuit to test the new Porsche.
Featured Cars : Porsche 911 (997) Carrera S, Porsche 911 (997) Carrera, Porsche TURBO (996), Ferrari 360 MODENA F1, Honda NSX-R, Nissan Fairlady Z ST
Featuring: Motoharu Kurosawa, Takuya Kurosawa, Naoki Hattori, Takashi Ohi, Tetsuya Tanaka and Seiji Ara
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LANCER EVO IX - Nurburgring Super Time Attack
Continuing its "evolution", Mitsubishi introduces the Lancer Evo IX. Before the car's official debut in Germany in late 2005, BMI gets to test drive the prototype on the Autobahn and the Nurburgring.
Featured Car : Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX (Proto type)
Featuring: Takayuki Kinoshita
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GOROKO - The Shogun [Episode 1]
Gan-san and his posse are challenged by a group of car magazine editors to a time attack battle! Can the Shogun and his loyal men protect their pride and honor?
Featured Cars : Formula 4, Mazda RX-8 NR-A, Mazda Roadster NR-A, Lotus Elise 111R
Featuring: Motoharu Kurosawa (Goroko a.k.a The Shogun), Takashi Ohi (Suke-san a.k.a Samurai) and Yoshihiro Nirei (Kaku-san a.k.a Foot Soldier)
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Ferrari Challenge Stradale Super Battle [Twin Ring Motegi]
Following the performance tests in BMI Vol.13, the super cars are put to the test in our trademark battle at Twin Ring Motegi. See the incredible performance of some of the world's fastest production cars!
Featured Cars : Ferrari Challenge Stradale, Lamborghini Gallardo e-gear, Porsche 911 GT3 Club Sport, BMW M3 CSL, Honda NSX-R, Ferrari 360 Modena F1
Featuring: Motoharu Kurosawa, Takuya Kurosawa, Naoki Hattori, Takashi Ohi, Takayuki Kinoshita and Shinichi Yamaji