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	\|Fuel =		\|Fuel =
	\|Tyres = [[Yokohama Rubber Company\|Advan]] 300-640x18/355-710x18 (275-620x17/330-700x17)		\|Tyres = [[Yokohama Rubber Company\|Advan]] 300-640x18/355-710x18 (275-620x17/330-700x17)
	\|Notable Entrants = ~~{{flagicon\|JPN}}~~ Verno Tokai Dream 28		\|Notable Entrants = Verno Tokai Dream 28
	\|Notable Drivers = ~~{{flagicon\|JPN}}~~ Kazuho Takahashi<br>~~{{flagicon\|JPN}}~~ Hiroki Katoh		\|Notable Drivers = Kazuho Takahashi<br>Hiroki Katoh
	\|Debut = 2006 Suzuka 300km		\|Debut = 2006 Suzuka 300km
	\|Races Competed = 27		\|Races Competed = 27

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	{{Racing Car Infobox \|		{{Racing Car Infobox \|
	\|Image = '''place image here in 300 pixels'''		\|Image = '''place image here in 300 pixels'''
	\|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 = {{flagicon\|JPN}} Verno Tokai Dream 28
	\|Notable Drivers =		\|Notable Drivers = {{flagicon\|JPN}} Kazuho Takahashi<br>{{flagicon\|JPN}} Hiroki Katoh
	\|Debut = ~~''pending'' (if not yet introduced)~~		\|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)'''
	}}		}}
	'''~~Introduction~~'''		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==
	~~Please include any external sites that were used in collaborating this data, including manufacturer sites, in this section~~.		* {{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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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