Mooncraft Shiden

The 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.

Contents [hide] 1 History 1.1 Shiden 77 (1977) 1.2 Shiden MC/RT-16 (2006) 2 Chassis 3 Technical Data 4 References 5 External links

[edit] History

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Technical Data Official technical specifications as unveiled in December 12, 2005[1].

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)

[edit] References ^ 紫電 (MC/RT-16)　Technical Specifications

[edit] External links (Japanese) Shiden MC/RC-16 - Press release