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<div>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.<br />
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1 History <br />
1.1 Shiden 77 (1977) <br />
1.2 Shiden MC/RT-16 (2006) <br />
2 Chassis <br />
3 Technical Data <br />
4 References <br />
5 External links <br />
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[edit] History<br />
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[edit] Shiden 77 (1977)<br />
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.<br />
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[edit] Shiden MC/RT-16 (2006)<br />
In 2006 Mooncraft revived the original Shiden with a new bodydesign and entered the Super GT championship under the Privée team.<br />
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[edit] Chassis<br />
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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.<br />
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[edit] Technical Data<br />
Official technical specifications as unveiled in December 12, 2005[1].<br />
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Body: Carbon/Glass fiber composite <br />
Overall length: 4640mm <br />
Height: 1210mm <br />
Width: 1985mm <br />
Road clearance: 90mm to 120mm (adjustable) <br />
Max.Power: 460ps/7800rpm (Power/Weight Ratio = About2.5) <br />
ECU: MOTEC M-880 <br />
Brake Caliper: Front/6 Pod Monoblock , Rear/4 Pod Monoblock <br />
Safety: 6 Point seat belt/Harness, Fire extinguisher, Carbon composite structure(Front&Rear&Side) <br />
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[edit] References<br />
^ 紫電 (MC/RT-16) Technical Specifications <br />
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[edit] External links<br />
(Japanese) Shiden MC/RC-16 - Press release</div>142.167.225.23