What is car culture?
Car culture is as it sounds, various communities built on a love for cars. There are more than just the three presented cultures, and then there are many subcultures, but in my opinion, these are likely the three most well known. Car culture is not just about going fast, there are levels to it that cannot be sufficiently explained here. Despite the differences between cultures and subcultures, all are united by a deeply seated love and appreciation for a set of wheels and tuned motors. Some cultures are more obscure than others, so only these three will be talked about here.
American Muscle has its roots in the first ever cars built to go fast. American muscle is defined by being rear wheel drive, and having large displacement V8 powerplants. Muscle cars typically drag race now, trying to set the best time in the 1/4 mile track. Exotics vary widely, but are usually denoted by their low profile and aerodynamic design. Exotics are typically mid or rear engine, either rear or all wheel drive, and use smaller displacement, but extremely high-revving motors, and sometimes have 10 or more cylinders depending on the car. Modern Exotics are extremely expensive, and toys for only those who can afford them. Japanese Domestic Market cars (JDM) have a cult following behind them, as they are extremely light, nimble cars, and can be modified to the extreme. These cars are denoted by being either rear or front wheel drive with small, usually modular, 4 cylinder engines that are overbuilt and can handle lots of power stock. These cars are usually inexpensive compared to American muscle and especially exotics.