Chapter 140

The Virtues of Horsepower (馬力(パワー)の代償, Pawā no Daishō, "The price of power") is the one hundred and fortieth chapter of Initial D.

Plot
Kazumi remembers Wataru telling her that with the turbocharger he'll have more power in the straightaways, and will be able to challenge tougher opponents.

Takumi begins to panic about his tire losing grip, and thinks that this might be the end of the race for him. Despite the tire, Takumi is able to keep up with Wataru through the turns, and he realises that Wataru must be experiencing the same issue.

The race continues into its fourth lap, and Wataru reckons that he can hold out longer with the damaged tire than Takumi can. Both cars have to limit their power, as not to spin out.

At the bus station, Kazumi is amazed by how long the race is taking. She remembers Wataru telling her how much her loves the Eight-Six, and that she shouldn't stick with what feels safe, otherwise she'll lose. She understands what he means.

Japan

 * July 27th 1998 (Weekly Young Magazine, 1998 Volume 32)
 * November 6th 1998 (Tankōbon, Volume 13)

Chinese

 * February 1st 1999 (Tankōbon, Volume 13, Sharp Point Press)

English

 * August 3rd 2004 (Tokyopop) (Tankōbon, Volume 13, Tokyopop)
 * April 17th 2019 (Digital re-release, Volume 13, Kodansha USA)

French

 * March 10th 2011 (Tankōbon, Volume 13, Kazé)

Characters (in order of appearance)

 * Wataru Akiyama
 * Takumi Fujiwara
 * Kazumi Akiyama
 * Itsuki Takeuchi

Cars (in order of appearance)

 * Toyota Corolla Levin GT-APEX (AE86)
 * Toyota Sprinter Trueno 3door GT-APEX (AE86)