Izuna Motors & A.R.T.A. || A Design Thread

[Izuna]

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Before the Izuna name was conceived the company was known simply as A.R.T.A.
Formed in 1961 the small Japanese company mainly focused on modifying existing cars, fitting them with custom built parts. Soon after they would move into the world of motorsport racing where the company would grow in name until the late 80’s where the company would build its first car under the name Izuna Motors.

Currently Izuna became one of the largest Japanese automobile manufacturer in 2001. In 2015, Izuna became one of the most recognized automobile manufacturer in the world blending performance with reliability and luxury comforts at an affordable price, while A.R.T.A. is an engine tuner and parts manufacturer that almost exclusively produces OEM parts such as body kits and sports exhausts for Izuna. The company tunes and races Izuna vehicles in the Super GT championship and additionally sells aftermarket parts to amateur enthusiasts. It was part of partnerships that won the Formula 3000 championship in 1990 and 1991, and that eventually led to A.R.T.A.'s involvement in Formula One, from 1992 to onwards, and up to 2012 was the exclusive supplier of Formula Nippon engines.
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[Izuna]

2020 - 2024 Izuna StS 140

Izuna’s entry level 2+2 sports car aimed at a younger audience the fastback coupe utilizes a naturally aspirated 2L i4 making 138hp,however being that its a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive configuration with 53/47 front/rear weight balance and low center of gravity it instantly became popular in Super GT, Group A, Group N, Rally, Club Racing and Drift Racing.

A.R.T.A. be responsible for building for creating the performance version comprised of parts only available through the manufacturer. The 2024 model year StS 140 aT (aT standing for “A.R.T.A. Tuned”) was introduced as a new trim that features an upgraded interior with blue stitching, an ARTA-themed instrument cluster, a chrome plated ARTA badge, 4-piston brakes in the front, 2-piston brakes in the back, upgraded suspension, black and alloy metallic finish wheels and black mirror caps and a power increase to 300hp with the help of a turbo charger. The aT trim is only available with a manual transmission, and is based on a Limited trim.

In 2021, Izuna unveiled the new StS GT300 based on the road going version. They were built around the road car instead of a predefined mother chassis, with advanced aerodynamics and a lightweight body. The StS GT300 is powered by an updated version of the same turbocharged inline four racing engine as its street version and features a Hewland six-speed sequential transmission. In its first year of competition, the StS GT300 won the GT300 class of the 2021 Super GT Championship season.

[abg7]

Great use of the '05 Villain body set (especially with the black panel on the nose that reminds me of a 12Cilindri). But 138bhp is a bit on the low side for a 2.0L naturally aspirated I4 - thankfully the aT fixes that with a turbo, bumping it up to a more reasonable 300bhp. And the GT300 race car is as amazing as you’d expect - but that would only be the start; a GT4 version based on the aT would be a welcome addition to the motorsports portfolio.

[Musicman27]

Glad to see your back!

[Izuna]

Thank you, I might have more versions to add to the StS later

[Izuna]

Thank you! Hope you do well in your challenge your in

[Musicman27]

I did submit your car, I just haven’t gotten around to making the ad.

[Izuna]

When did it need to be done? I’m at work but I can at least give you pictures

[Musicman27]

It was last friday, but happy hippo just extended the timeline to this friday. But i already submitted it. I am working on an ad, but this is all I have.

Introducing the Arashi Emeraude SR-4 Spec V!

The Emeraude is ready for your adventures!

Featuring a Turbocharged V6 tuned in collaberation with Arch.co, it is ready to propel you from 0-60 in less than 8 seconds!

Featuring a premium interior and a premium 10 speaker sound system ready to play your favorite soundtrack

Extra pictures would help though.

[Izuna]

It always had a hump on the hood? And it’s offset too? International id assume? But yeah I can get you some good pics and an ad if need be

[Musicman27]

Yes it is. The intake was poking out of the hood. I also changed some things to make it legal, like the plates and the rear blinkers. I also added the speakers on the rear shelf to take up some space, and some of my own badging next to the V6 badge on the fenders.

If you want to make your own ad for it and post it that’s more than fine by me! Feel free to use these pictures too. I’ll resend you the car file in the PM’s.

[Izuna]

2020 - 2024 Izuna CS 340

Izuna’s mid level sedan built to capture the excitement of spirited driving while maintaining the practicality needed for everyday life, sharing multiple mechanical parts with the StS makes the CS340 an equally affordable car. Equipped with a turbocharged 2.1L i4 mated to a 8 speed advanced AWD transmission making 300 hp which is transmitted to the road via 17" alloy rims.

Unlike the StS 140 aT A.R.T.A. would only make 1 example of this Tuned version for the CS 340. the CS 340 aT was built before the StS 140 aT as a show of what’s to be expected with the new up coming Izuna models. Power would come in the form of a yet to be released twin turbo 3.4L v6 which would be mated to a RWD 6 speed transmission, further enhancements would later be used on the StS 140 aT.