Studie
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Studie is a Japanese tuning company of BMW
and a Super GT
racing team which participates in GT300 class.
as a BMW parts dealer and developer.They currently having 4 branches in Japan. They also provide supports to teams and invidials using BMW cars in motorsports.
since 2008 (where they have partnership with Advance Step) with a BMW Z4 (E85), the first BMW car in Super GT history. However, their media coverage mainly comes from their adoption of an Itasha
(charactered theme mainly involved with animation or magna characters) theme on their car, which is occasionally seen in Japan's roads but not commonly seen in circuits, even Studie was not the first to do so.
The theme which they use on their car is Vocaloid
, a singing synthesizing software developed by Yamaha
.
. Although they received anticipiations as being the first BMW car in Super GT (due to Z4 success in lesser Super Taikyu
races), the team surprised everyone by their announcement of their "Itasha "adoption, which was unknown until two-weeks prior the race.
They debuted in the practice session in Suzuka 1000km
but, force to withdrawn from the race due to the violation of fuel part regulation. They also faced a engine problem in Twin Ring Motegi
which force them absent in the race. They would successfully started their first race in Fuji
, finished in 18 out of 24 cars.
that used by E92 M3
in ALMS
. As well as a sequential transmission used by most of the teams.
Their modification proved some success as they successfully get their first driver point in Autopolis
race. Even though they showed some impressive results in practices and qualifiers, they also suffered 3 retires in race sessions (out of their 7 starts).
, they did not participate that season while their main sponsor Goodsmile Company moved to Porsche
's works team COX Japan that season. However, after the end of 2010 season, they decided to return to the series as StudiexGSR, they would later partnered with TeamUKYO, a team owned by former F1 driver Ukyo Katayama
. They also invited Super GT veteran Nobuteru Taniguchi
, which his previous team RE Amemiya
withdraws from the series, to their team partnered with Taku Bamba.
They used the one of the BMW Z4 GT3 previously used by Schubert Motorsport, which previously ranked 4th in 2010 FIA GT3 European Championship season
and winning the 2011 Dubai 24 hours. They also keeps the itasha style livary, which similar to the one used in 2009.
Their team ranked 5th and 4th in the season's opening two races, they go on to participate their first event outside Japan in Sepang Circuit, which is a memorial one as they finished from the pole to victory, both are their first time since the team's establishment. They would went to win the Round 6 at Fuji
, and Round 8 in Motegi
to conclude the season with a class Champion, both the first overall JGTC/Super GT Champion for the team and as BMW cars.
BMW
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916. It also owns and produces the Mini marque, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW produces motorcycles under BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna brands...
and a Super GT
Super GT
The Super GT series, formerly known as the All-Japan Grand Touring Car Championship or JGTC , is a grand touring car race series promoted by the GT-Association...
racing team which participates in GT300 class.
History
Studie was established in 1995 in YokohamaYokohama
is the capital city of Kanagawa Prefecture and the second largest city in Japan by population after Tokyo and most populous municipality of Japan. It lies on Tokyo Bay, south of Tokyo, in the Kantō region of the main island of Honshu...
as a BMW parts dealer and developer.They currently having 4 branches in Japan. They also provide supports to teams and invidials using BMW cars in motorsports.
Participation of Super GT Season
They started participated in GT300 class in Super GTSuper GT
The Super GT series, formerly known as the All-Japan Grand Touring Car Championship or JGTC , is a grand touring car race series promoted by the GT-Association...
since 2008 (where they have partnership with Advance Step) with a BMW Z4 (E85), the first BMW car in Super GT history. However, their media coverage mainly comes from their adoption of an Itasha
Itasha
, literally "painmobile", is a Japanese term for an otaku fad of individuals decorating the bodies of their cars with fictional characters of anime, manga, or video games . These characters are predominately "cute" female. The decorations usually involve paint schemes and stickers...
(charactered theme mainly involved with animation or magna characters) theme on their car, which is occasionally seen in Japan's roads but not commonly seen in circuits, even Studie was not the first to do so.
The theme which they use on their car is Vocaloid
Vocaloid
is a singing synthesizer application, with its signal processing part developed through a joint research project between the Pompeu Fabra University in Spain and Japan's Yamaha Corporation, who backed the development financially—and later developed the software into the commercial product...
, a singing synthesizing software developed by Yamaha
Yamaha
Yamaha may refer to:* Yamaha Corporation, a Japanese company with a wide range of products and services** Yamaha Motor Company, a Japanese motorized vehicle-producing company...
.
2008 season
Studie announced their participation of Super GT in April 2008, using the team name Studie GL@D and Asuda Racing, which they planned to participate the Suzuka, Motegi and Fuji race. to fit the horsepower regulation, they swapped the original engine to a detuned S62B45 used by a BMW M6BMW M6
The BMW M6, also known as the BMW M635CSi, is a high-performance version of the 6-Series automobile, designed by the motorsport division of BMW...
. Although they received anticipiations as being the first BMW car in Super GT (due to Z4 success in lesser Super Taikyu
Group N
In relation to motorsport governed by the FIA, Group N refers to a set of regulations providing 'standard' production vehicles for competition, often referred to as the "Showroom Class"....
races), the team surprised everyone by their announcement of their "Itasha "adoption, which was unknown until two-weeks prior the race.
They debuted in the practice session in Suzuka 1000km
Suzuka 1000km
The 1000 km Suzuka is an annual 1000-kilometer endurance race for sports cars held at the Suzuka Circuit . It is a round of the Japanese Super GT championship....
but, force to withdrawn from the race due to the violation of fuel part regulation. They also faced a engine problem in Twin Ring Motegi
Twin Ring Motegi
is an automobile racing track located at Motegi, Japan. Its name comes from the facility having two race tracks: a oval and a road course. It was built in 1997 by Honda, as part of Honda's effort to bring the IndyCar Series to Japan, helping to increase their knowledge of American open-wheel...
which force them absent in the race. They would successfully started their first race in Fuji
Fuji Speedway
is a race track standing in the foothills of Mount Fuji, in Oyama, Suntō District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was built in the early 1960s and hosted the first Formula One race in Japan in 1976. In the 1980s, Fuji Speedway was used for the FIA World Sportscar Championship and national racing...
, finished in 18 out of 24 cars.
2009 season
Studie particiapted the full 2009 season (other than Malayasia) using the team name Studie GL@D Racing. They mainly uses the same car other than minor modification image changes in the first three races. They skipped the Sepang race as to have time to have a major modification to their car, including swapping their Engine to S65E40BMW S65
The S65 is a naturally aspirated DOHC 32-valve automobile V8 engine from BMW.Derived from the BMW S85 V10 engine used in the M5/M6, it shares the same basic architecture and aluminium construction. It was introduced in the E92 M3 as a replacement for the S54 straight-6...
that used by E92 M3
BMW M3
The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series, developed by BMW's in-house motorsport division, BMW M. M3 models have been derived from the E30, E36, E46 and E90/E92/E93 3-series, and sold with coupé, sedan and convertible body styles...
in ALMS
American Le Mans Series
The American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón is a sports car racing series based in the United States and Canada. It consists of a series of endurance and sprint races, and was created in the spirit of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Teams compete in one of five classes: LMP1, LMP2 and LMPC...
. As well as a sequential transmission used by most of the teams.
Their modification proved some success as they successfully get their first driver point in Autopolis
Autopolis
Autopolis is an international racing circuit located near Kamitsue village in Ōita Prefecture, Japan . Opened in 1990, it hosts a range of domestic and international motorsport events throughout the year. Although the track meets a high standard in terms of its facilities, it has never hosted a...
race. Even though they showed some impressive results in practices and qualifiers, they also suffered 3 retires in race sessions (out of their 7 starts).
2011 Season
The team originally planned to participate as AS Studie Racing in 2010 season. But as one of their main partner Advance Step moved to the Super Taikyu series with Team KyoshoKyosho
is a model car company based in Tokyo, Japan. The brand operates internationally under the name KYOSHO. The company's main office is located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, and the production headquarters are located in Atsugi, Kanagawa....
, they did not participate that season while their main sponsor Goodsmile Company moved to Porsche
Porsche
Porsche Automobil Holding SE, usually shortened to Porsche SE a Societas Europaea or European Public Company, is a German based holding company with investments in the automotive industry....
's works team COX Japan that season. However, after the end of 2010 season, they decided to return to the series as StudiexGSR, they would later partnered with TeamUKYO, a team owned by former F1 driver Ukyo Katayama
Ukyo Katayama
is a Japanese racing driver, most notable for competing six years in Formula One. Despite struggling with under-funded teams throughout his career, Katayama's performances impressed on several occasions, and was popular in the F1 paddock for his unshakeably sunny disposition and self-deprecating...
. They also invited Super GT veteran Nobuteru Taniguchi
Nobuteru Taniguchi
is a Japanese racing driver and former drifting driver who currently competes in Super GT. Taniguchi is commonly nicknamed "NOB" or "The Pimp" as a reference to his S15 Silvia which he is best known for....
, which his previous team RE Amemiya
RE Amemiya
is an automotive tuning company from Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan founded by Isami Amemiya. Amemiya has made a name for himself tuning rotary engines since 1974 and has become a pioneer in tuning rotary-powered Mazdas...
withdraws from the series, to their team partnered with Taku Bamba.
They used the one of the BMW Z4 GT3 previously used by Schubert Motorsport, which previously ranked 4th in 2010 FIA GT3 European Championship season
2010 FIA GT3 European Championship season
The 2010 FIA GT3 European Championship season was the fifth season of the FIA GT3 European Championship. The season commenced on May 1 at Silverstone and ended on October 10 at Circuit Zolder. The season featured six double-header rounds, with each race lasting for a duration of 60 minutes...
and winning the 2011 Dubai 24 hours. They also keeps the itasha style livary, which similar to the one used in 2009.
Their team ranked 5th and 4th in the season's opening two races, they go on to participate their first event outside Japan in Sepang Circuit, which is a memorial one as they finished from the pole to victory, both are their first time since the team's establishment. They would went to win the Round 6 at Fuji
Fuji Speedway
is a race track standing in the foothills of Mount Fuji, in Oyama, Suntō District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was built in the early 1960s and hosted the first Formula One race in Japan in 1976. In the 1980s, Fuji Speedway was used for the FIA World Sportscar Championship and national racing...
, and Round 8 in Motegi
Twin Ring Motegi
is an automobile racing track located at Motegi, Japan. Its name comes from the facility having two race tracks: a oval and a road course. It was built in 1997 by Honda, as part of Honda's effort to bring the IndyCar Series to Japan, helping to increase their knowledge of American open-wheel...
to conclude the season with a class Champion, both the first overall JGTC/Super GT Champion for the team and as BMW cars.
External links
- http://www.studie.jp/ Studie's Official Site
- http://supergt.goodsmileracing.com GSRxStudie with TeamUKYO Official Site