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{{Racing Car Infobox | | {{Racing Car Infobox | | ||
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|Category = | |Category = [[Super GT]] GT300 | ||
|Marque/Constructor = | |Marque/Constructor = [[Mooncraft]] & [[Riley Technologies]] | ||
|Chassis = | |Chassis = Hybrid steel-Aluminum | ||
|Front Suspension = | |Front Suspension = [[Double wishbone]] [[Pushrod]] with 3 Way adjustable dampers | ||
|Rear Suspension = | |Rear Suspension = [[Double wishbone]] [[Pushrod]] with 3 Way adjustable dampers | ||
|Engine = | |Engine = 4.2 litre longitudinal ''naturally aspirated'' DOHC 90° [[V8]], 32V | ||
|Power = N/A hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft. of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm | |Power = N/A hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft. of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm | ||
|Transmission = | |Transmission = X-Trac 6-Speed [[manual]] sequential | ||
|Fuel = | |Fuel = | ||
|Tyres = | |Tyres = [[Yokohama Rubber Company|Advan]] 300-640x18/355-710x18 (275-620x17/330-700x17) | ||
|Notable Entrants = | |Notable Entrants = Verno Tokai Dream 28 | ||
|Notable Drivers = | |Notable Drivers = Kazuho Takahashi<br>Hiroki Katoh | ||
|Debut = | |Debut = 2006 Suzuka 300km | ||
|Races Competed = | |Races Competed = 27 | ||
|Race Victories = | |Race Victories = 2 | ||
|Constructor's Championships = | |Constructor's Championships = 1 ([[2007 Super GT season|2007]]) | ||
|Driver's Championships = | |Driver's Championships = 0 | ||
|Pole Positions = | |Pole Positions = 0 | ||
|Fastest Laps = | |Fastest Laps = 0 | ||
|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)''' | |Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)''' | ||
}} | }} | ||
''' | he '''Mooncraft Shiden''' (also known as 紫電, SHI-DEN or MC/RT-16) is a Japanese [[Super GT]] [[GT300]] class prototype racer. 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]]. | ||
==History== | |||
===Shiden 77 (1977)=== | |||
The original Shiden, known as Moon Craft 紫電 Shiden 77 Coupé (or simply "紫電77") debuted in the 500km 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== | |||
The new Shiden uses a modified Riley [[24 Hours of Daytona]] [[Daytona Prototype|Prototype]] as body base hence "RT-16" in the chassis code. | |||
==Technical Data== | |||
Official technical specifications as unveiled in December 12, 2005<ref>[http://www.mooncraft.jp/news/05_12_01.html 紫電 (MC/RT-16) Technical Specifications]</ref>. | |||
*Body: Carbon/Glass fiber composite | |||
*Overall length: 4640mm | |||
*Height: 1210mm | |||
*Width: 1985mm | |||
*Road clearance: 90mm to 120mm (adjustable) | |||
*Max.Power: 460ps/7800rpm (Power/Weight Ratio = About2.5) | |||
*ECU: MOTEC M-880 | |||
*Brake Caliper: Front/6 Pod Monoblock , Rear/4 Pod Monoblock | |||
*Safety: 6 Point seat belt/Harness, Fire extinguisher, Carbon composite structure(Front&Rear&Side) | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* {{ja}} [http://www.mooncraft.jp/news/05_12_01.html Shiden MC/RC-16 - Press release] | |||
'''''News and References''''' | '''''News and References''''' | ||
'''''Enthusiast Sites and Discussion Forums''''' | '''''Enthusiast Sites and Discussion Forums''''' | ||
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[[Category:Grand tourer racing cars]] | |||
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| Mooncraft Shiden | |
|---|---|
| Race Car | |
| Category | Super GT GT300 |
| Constructor | Mooncraft & Riley Technologies |
| Chassis | Hybrid steel-Aluminum |
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbone Pushrod with 3 Way adjustable dampers |
| Suspension (rear) | Double wishbone Pushrod with 3 Way adjustable dampers |
| Engine | 4.2 litre longitudinal naturally aspirated DOHC 90° V8, 32V |
| Power | N/A hp @ N/A rpm N/A lb-ft. of torque @ N/A rpm |
| Transmission | X-Trac 6-Speed manual sequential |
| Fuel | |
| Tyres | Advan 300-640x18/355-710x18 (275-620x17/330-700x17) |
| Notable entrants | Verno Tokai Dream 28 |
| Notable drivers | Kazuho Takahashi Hiroki Katoh |
| Debut | 2006 Suzuka 300km |
| Races competed | 27 |
| Race victories | 2 |
| Constructors' Championships | 1 (2007) |
| Drivers' Championships | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| Designer | Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort) |
he Mooncraft Shiden (also known as 紫電, SHI-DEN or MC/RT-16) is a Japanese Super GT GT300 class prototype racer. 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.
History
Shiden 77 (1977)
The original Shiden, known as Moon Craft 紫電 Shiden 77 Coupé (or simply "紫電77") debuted in the 500km 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
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 in December 12, 2005<ref>紫電 (MC/RT-16) Technical Specifications</ref>.
- Body: Carbon/Glass fiber composite
- Overall length: 4640mm
- Height: 1210mm
- Width: 1985mm
- Road clearance: 90mm to 120mm (adjustable)
- Max.Power: 460ps/7800rpm (Power/Weight Ratio = About2.5)
- ECU: MOTEC M-880
- Brake Caliper: Front/6 Pod Monoblock , Rear/4 Pod Monoblock
- Safety: 6 Point seat belt/Harness, Fire extinguisher, Carbon composite structure(Front&Rear&Side)
Gallery
Complete Racing Results
(key) (results in bold indicate pole position)
| Year | Team | Engine | Tyres | Drivers | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | Points | WCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YYYY | (Constructor) | (Engine) | (Tyre code) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Notes and references
See Also
External links
News and References
Enthusiast Sites and Discussion Forums
