Mooncraft Shiden
The Mooncraft Shiden (also known as 紫電, SHI-DEN or MC/RT-16) is a Japanese Super GT Super GT#GT300, GT300 class prototype race car. The Shiden is a joint venture with a body designed by the Japanese automotive design company Mooncraft (:ja: ムーンクラフト) and produced by the American racing car manufacturer Riley Technologies. The car is currently used by the Honda-based team Cars Tokai Dream28. In the 2011 season, the team changed their name to Eva Racing as part of a collaboration with the Neon Genesis Evangelion, Evangelion franchise, along with painting the Shiden to match the Eva-01. History 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 latest Shiden uses a modified Riley Daytona ...
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