2016 Tokyo Auto Salon gallery

From modified mini vans to thoroughbred racing cars, the Tokyo Auto Salon pretty much has it all.

As one of the world’s best events for modified cars, show attendees include Japanese tuning companies, international car manufacturers and global racing teams.

We’ve whittled down the show’s long list of cars to just 200 in our 2016 highlights gallery. You can browse through it above, or read on to find out more about a few of our show favourites.

Mazda Global MX-5 Cup

Mazda’s official single-make series for the new Mazda MX-5 launches this year, with championships hosted in Europe, North America and Asia. Equipped with a 2.0-litre Skyactiv engine and fitted with buckets seats and a roll cage, the cars aren't all that different from their road-going equivalents. This simplicity will no doubt help to ensure the racing is both fair and supremely close.

Team Mugen Super Formula Dallara SF14

Super Formula is Japan’s premiere single-seater race category. Formerly called Formula Nippon, its cars are barely slower than those of F1. They generate similar levels of downforce, and are powered by 2.0-litre turbocharged engine that produces 542bhp.