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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