Category Super GT GT300 Axle track 1630/1625 mm | Chassis Hybrid steel-Aluminum | |
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Constructor Mooncraft
Riley Technologies Suspension (front) Double wishbone Pushrod with 3 Way adjustable dampers Suspension (rear) Double wishbone Pushrod with 3 Way adjustable dampers | ||
The Mooncraft Shiden (also known as 紫電, 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.
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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.
Shiden 77 (1977)
The original Shiden, known as Moon Craft 紫電 Shiden 77 Coupé (or simply "紫電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
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.