Blitz (company)
Blitz | |
Native name | 株式会社ブリッツ |
Romanized name | Burittsu kabushiki gaisha |
Company type | Kabushiki gaisha |
Industry | Automotive |
Founded | June 1981 |
Headquarters | Nishitōkyō, Tokyo , Japan |
Key people | Satoshi Yamaguchi (Representative director) |
Number of employees | 4000 |
Website | www |
Blitz Co., Ltd.[1] is a tuning company headquartered in Nishitōkyō, Tokyo, Japan. It formerly specialized in turbo compression using Kühnle, Kopp & Kausch turbos on their first achievements, Blitz is now a general tuner offering parts ranging from simple pressure gauge to supercharging kit, including body kits.
Tuning
[edit]Blitz is not a brand specific tuner. Although it often presents the spearheading Nissan Skyline, Blitz also works on models from companies such as Subaru, Mitsubishi, Honda and Toyota. Also, it has a subsidiary specializing in European cars called Blitz AG.
Motorsports
[edit]Blitz also stands out in motorsport events such as in D1GP and drag racing. In D1GP, the company is represented by Ken Nomura and his Blitz D1 Spec ER34 Skyline.[2] Blitz is also present in drag racing thanks to a Toyota Supra which cuts the quarter mile in about 9 seconds.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ 株式会社ブリッツ, Burittsu Kabushiki gaisha
- ^ Blitz Four Door ER34 Nissan Skyline D1 Drift Car, Présentation de la Blitz Skyline ER34 D1GP sur importtuner.com
- ^ Scorch Racing Blitz Drag Supra, Présentation de la Blitz Toyota Supra sur speedhunters.com