Mooncraft Shiden


The Mooncraft Shiden 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.
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 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 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 Prototype as the body's base, hence the "RT-16" in the chassis code.

Technical data

Official technical specifications as unveiled on December 12, 2005: