PRESS INFORMATION
December 16, 2016
MUGEN POWER 2017
Overview of TOKYO AUTO SALON 2017 Exhibition
MUGEN (M-TEC Co., Ltd., president: Tomoyuki Hashimoto) (hereafter, “MUGEN”) will be exhibiting cars that present a variety of customization possibilities, together with motor sports racing vehicles, at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2017 (organizer: Tokyo Auto Salon Association TASA) that will be held at Makuhari Messe from January 13 (Friday) - 15 (Sunday), 2017.
The 2017 MUGEN concept is “MUGEN POWER 2017”. Exhibits include the MUGEN GARU, which is based on the Honda S660 with all customized exterior parts except for the windows. It combines a rounded, compact body with a stylish look and a MUGEN message for future drivers. Another exhibit is the MUGEN specification FREED that was announced by Honda in 2016, with an impressive front sports grille and a front under spoiler that highlights the wide feel. Motor sports exhibits include the TEAM MUGEN SF14 which raced in the 2016 Super Formula Series - Japan's top formula series, and the SHINDEN GO electric motorcycle which raced for Team MUGEN in The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy Race - a historical and traditional street race.
·Dates: |
January 13 (Fri), 2017
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9:00 - 19:00
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(Invited industry and media representatives) |
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14:00 - 19:00
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(General public special opening) | |
January 14 (Sat), 2017
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9:00 - 19:00
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(General public) | |
January 15 (Sun), 2017
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9:00 - 17:00
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(General public) | |
·Location: |
Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls (Halls 1 - 11), International Conference Hall, Event Hall, Outdoor Exhibition Space
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Honda booth: Center Hall, booth No. 438
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█ Exhibit vehicles
MUGEN GARU
The MUGEN GARU is a concept car that gives shape to “our dreams and the car that we want to make”.
All exterior parts except for the windows are custom parts, and we produced all the interior elements from the seats to the interior panels with particular care. The rounded, compact body is combined with a stylish look and a MUGEN message for future drivers.
MUGEN FREED
With an impressive front sports grille, a front under spoiler that highlights the wide feel, a rear under spoiler with thin fins that incorporate a new applied technology, 16-inch aluminum wheels MD5, and other accessories, the MUGEN FREED and FREED PLUS are based on an “ADVANCED STYLE” concept and are intended for customers who focus on elements characterized as “futuristic” and &ld unique”.
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(*Japanese only)
SF14 (TEAM MUGEN #16)
The Super Formula Series is the fastest and most prestigious formula race in Asia. The TEAM MUGEN machine SF14 which raced in this series will be on display. The driver is Naoki Yamamoto, who drove the machine for a pole-to-win in Round 1 of the series at the Suzuka 2&4 Race.
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(*Japanese only)
This is the electric motorcycle that has been champion for three consecutive years in the TT Zero Challenge class (class of vehicles with engines that emit no CO2) at The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy Race - a street race held on the Isle of Man. The rider is Bruce Anstey.
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(*Japanese only)