Blitz (company)

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Blitz Co., Ltd.
Blitz
Native name
株式会社ブリッツ
Burittsu kabushiki gaisha
Company typeKabushiki gaisha
IndustryAutomotive
FoundedMay 1980; 43 years ago (May 1980)
Headquarters,
Japan
Key people
Satoshi Yamaguchi (Representative director)
Number of employees
4000
Websitewww.blitz.co.jp

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 ER34 Nissan Skyline drift car that competed in D1 Grand Prix

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]

  1. ^ 株式会社ブリッツ, Burittsu Kabushiki gaisha
  2. ^ Blitz Four Door ER34 Nissan Skyline D1 Drift Car, Présentation de la Blitz Skyline ER34 D1GP sur importtuner.com
  3. ^ Scorch Racing Blitz Drag Supra, Présentation de la Blitz Toyota Supra sur speedhunters.com