Mooncraft Shiden

Privée Zurich Asset Shiden
Category Super GT GT300
Constructor Mooncraft
Riley Technologies
Technical specifications
Chassis Hybrid steel-Aluminum
Suspension (front) Double wishbone Pushrod with 3 Way adjustable dampers
Suspension (rear) Double wishbone Pushrod with 3 Way adjustable dampers
Axle track 1630/1625 mm
Wheelbase 2788 mm
Engine Toyota 90°V8-DOHC32V- 4.2 l naturally aspirated. Mid-engined, longitudinally mounted.
Transmission X-Trac 6-Speed manual sequential
Weight 1150 kg
Tyres Advan 300-640x18/355-710x18 (275-620x17/330-700x17)
Competition history
Notable entrants Japan Cars Tokai Dream28
Japan Eva Racing
Notable drivers Japan Kazuho Takahashi
Japan Hiroki Katoh
Japan Hiroshi Hamaguchi
Debut 2006 Suzuka 300km
RacesWinsPolesF.Laps
43389
Constructors' Championships 1 (2007)
Drivers' Championships 0

The Mooncraft Shiden (also known as ç´«é›», SHI-DEN or MC/RT-16) is a Japanese Super GT GT300 class prototype race car. The Shiden is a joint venture with a body designed by the Japanese automotive design company Mooncraft and produced by the American racing car manufacturer Riley Technologies.

The car is currently used by Honda-based team Cars Tokai Dream28. Which in 2011 season they will bear the name Eva Racing instead as a promotion toward Evangelion franchise.

History

Shiden 77 (1977)

The original Shiden, known as Moon Craft ç´«é›» Shiden 77 Coupé (or simply "ç´«é›»77") debuted in the 500 km 1977 Fuji Grand Champion Series.

Shiden MC/RT-16 (2006)

In 2006 Mooncraft revived the original Shiden with a new bodydesign and entered the Super GT championship under the Privée team.

Chassis

2005 Suntrust Pontiac-Riley Daytona Prototype.

The new Shiden uses a modified Riley 24 Hours of Daytona Prototype as body base hence "RT-16" in the chassis code.

Technical Data

Official technical specifications as unveiled on December 12, 2005.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 紫電 (MC/RT-16)　Technical Specifications

External links

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