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The Mooncraft Shiden (also known as 紫電, SHI-DEN or MC/RT-16) is a Japanese Super GTGT300 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 original SHI-DEN was made in 1977, for the Fuji Grand Champion Series race, and was called "SHI-DEN 77". The car was a big surprise for the race field for its elegant modern stream-lined body cowl, designed by Takuya Yura.
After loads of wins at GC, Noritake TAKAHARA's next target was racing GC by his original car. The maximum speed was focused on with SHI-DEN as targeting at only Fuji circuit, so it was designed in closed body to achieve less drag. SHI-DEN's chassis was designed by Motoyasu MORIWAKI. Results, however, were not good despite of its elegant appearance.
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