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==History== |
==History== |
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| ⚫ | The company was founded in 1980 by the [[Nissan]] works driver, [[Kazuyoshi Hoshino]] in Maruko-cho, [[Shizuoka-ken]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Teams|url=http://www.f-nippon.co.jp/fn_eng/driversT/teams.php?t=05|publisher=F-Nippon (F-Japan)|accessdate=August 17, 2012}}</ref> Within months, Impul produced its first product, the ''IMPUL D-01'' wheel, which to promote it, it found its way on Hoshino's [[Group 5 (racing)|Gr. 5]] [[Nissan Silvia|Silvia]] racing competing in the Formula Silhouette, a [[Fuji Grand Champion]] support series, as well as starting a Tokyo-based sales center in Sayama-shi, [[Saitama-ken]]. A year later, that was relocated in [[Kichijoji]], Musashino-shi. |
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| ⚫ | The company was founded in 1980 by the [[Nissan]] works driver, [[Kazuyoshi Hoshino]] in Maruko-cho, [[Shizuoka-ken]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Teams|url=http://www.f-nippon.co.jp/fn_eng/driversT/teams.php?t=05|publisher=F-Nippon (F-Japan)|accessdate=August 17, 2012}}</ref> Within months, Impul produced its first product, the ''IMPUL D-01'' wheel, which to promote it, it found its way on Hoshino's [[Group 5 (racing)|Gr. 5]] [[Nissan Silvia|Silvia]] racing competing in the Formula Silhouette, a [[Fuji Grand Champion]] support series as well as starting a Tokyo-based sales center in Sayama-shi, [[Saitama-ken]]. A year later, that was relocated in [[Kichijoji]], Musashino-shi. |
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In 1983, Hoshino formed Hoshino Racing Limited, a racing team to help promote his products and because of expansion, he relocated his company in Shimorenjaku, [[Mitaka]] as well as establishing a depot nearby. |
In 1983, Hoshino formed Hoshino Racing Limited, a racing team to help promote his products and because of expansion, he relocated his company in Shimorenjaku, [[Mitaka]] as well as establishing a depot nearby. |
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In 1987, Impul offered its first fully tuned car, the IMPUL 630R, a tuned Y31 [[Nissan Gloria|Gloria]]/[[Nissan Cedric|Cedric]]. |
In 1987, Impul offered its first fully tuned car, the IMPUL 630R, a tuned Y31 [[Nissan Gloria|Gloria]]/[[Nissan Cedric|Cedric]]. |
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| ⚫ | In 2002, the racing relocated to [[Gotemba, Shizuoka]]. After that, the company began to focus on tuning cars and has since tuned the [[Infiniti M]], which became the Impul 6515,<ref>{{cite web|last=Tutu|first=Andrei|title=Infiniti M Becomes Impul 6515|url=http://www.autoevolution.com/news/infiniti-m-becomes-impul-651s-29679.html|publisher=AutoEvolution|accessdate=August 15, 2012}}</ref> and the [[Nissan Juke]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Radu|first=Mihnea|title=Tuning Overkill: Impul Gives Nissan Juke a Mugen Look|url=http://www.autoevolution.com/news/tuning-overkill-impul-gives-nissan-juke-a-mugen-look-36252.html|publisher=AutoEvolution|accessdate=August 17, 2012}}</ref> Both of these examples of Impul's tuning has changes to the bumpers, engines, brakes, tires, exhaust system, among other things. [[VIP style]] is the common element Impul has incorporated on. |
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==Motorsport== |
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Since 1983, the company ran its own racing team which found success in domestic series such as [[Japanese Touring Car Championship|JTCC]], [[Formula Nippon]] and [[Super GT]]. Hoshino was the first driver to win in the team's [[Nissan Skyline GT-R|R32 GT-R]] during a JTCC race in 1990.<ref>{{cite web|title=Calsonic/Team Impul Fairlady Nissan 350Z|url=http://www.turbomagazine.com/features/0505tur_fairlady_nissan_350z/|publisher=Turbo Magazine|accessdate=August 17, 2012}}</ref> Its primary sponsor is [[Calsonic]], spanning two decades. |
Since 1983, the company ran its own racing team which found success in domestic series such as [[Japanese Touring Car Championship|JTCC]], [[Formula Nippon]] and [[Super GT]]. Hoshino was the first driver to win in the team's [[Nissan Skyline GT-R|R32 GT-R]] during a JTCC race in 1990.<ref>{{cite web|title=Calsonic/Team Impul Fairlady Nissan 350Z|url=http://www.turbomagazine.com/features/0505tur_fairlady_nissan_350z/|publisher=Turbo Magazine|accessdate=August 17, 2012}}</ref> Its primary sponsor is [[Calsonic]], spanning two decades. |
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===2002-present=== |
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| ⚫ | In 2002, the racing relocated to [[Gotemba, Shizuoka]]. After that, the company began to focus on tuning cars and has since tuned the [[Infiniti M]], which became the Impul 6515,<ref>{{cite web|last=Tutu|first=Andrei|title=Infiniti M Becomes Impul 6515|url=http://www.autoevolution.com/news/infiniti-m-becomes-impul-651s-29679.html|publisher=AutoEvolution|accessdate=August 15, 2012}}</ref> and the [[Nissan Juke]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Radu|first=Mihnea|title=Tuning Overkill: Impul Gives Nissan Juke a Mugen Look|url=http://www.autoevolution.com/news/tuning-overkill-impul-gives-nissan-juke-a-mugen-look-36252.html|publisher=AutoEvolution|accessdate=August 17, 2012}}</ref> Both of these examples of Impul's tuning has changes to the bumpers, engines, brakes, tires, exhaust system, among other things. [[VIP style]] is the common element Impul has incorporated on. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 16:51, 1 June 2017
| Industry | Motorsport Automotive engineering |
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| Founded | June 1980 |
| Headquarters | Setagaya-ku, Tokyo |
Key people | Kazuyoshi Hoshino (founder/president) |
| Products | Aluminum wheels, aerodynamics parts, suspensions, etc. Integrated, planning and development of car parts and accessories, manufacture and sales. Planning and development, manufacture and sales of complete automobiles primarily with Nissan |
| Revenue | ¥1,297,000,000 (2006) |
Number of employees | 287 (2006) |
| Website | Impul.co.jp |
Hoshino Impul Co., Ltd., (known as Impul) is a Japanese automotive aftermarket company based in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo. Founded by Nissan's factory driver, Kazuyoshi Hoshino, the company exclusively produces aftermarket parts for Nissans, such as bodykits, engine components as well as wheels.
History
The company was founded in 1980 by the Nissan works driver, Kazuyoshi Hoshino in Maruko-cho, Shizuoka-ken.[1] Within months, Impul produced its first product, the IMPUL D-01 wheel, which to promote it, it found its way on Hoshino's Gr. 5 Silvia racing competing in the Formula Silhouette, a Fuji Grand Champion support series, as well as starting a Tokyo-based sales center in Sayama-shi, Saitama-ken. A year later, that was relocated in Kichijoji, Musashino-shi.
In 1983, Hoshino formed Hoshino Racing Limited, a racing team to help promote his products and because of expansion, he relocated his company in Shimorenjaku, Mitaka as well as establishing a depot nearby.
In 1987, Impul offered its first fully tuned car, the IMPUL 630R, a tuned Y31 Gloria/Cedric.
In 2002, the racing relocated to Gotemba, Shizuoka. After that, the company began to focus on tuning cars and has since tuned the Infiniti M, which became the Impul 6515,[2] and the Nissan Juke.[3] Both of these examples of Impul's tuning has changes to the bumpers, engines, brakes, tires, exhaust system, among other things. VIP style is the common element Impul has incorporated on.
Motorsport
Since 1983, the company ran its own racing team which found success in domestic series such as JTCC, Formula Nippon and Super GT. Hoshino was the first driver to win in the team's R32 GT-R during a JTCC race in 1990.[4] Its primary sponsor is Calsonic, spanning two decades.
See also
References
- ^ "Teams". F-Nippon (F-Japan). Retrieved August 17, 2012.
- ^ Tutu, Andrei. "Infiniti M Becomes Impul 6515". AutoEvolution. Retrieved August 15, 2012.
- ^ Radu, Mihnea. "Tuning Overkill: Impul Gives Nissan Juke a Mugen Look". AutoEvolution. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
- ^ "Calsonic/Team Impul Fairlady Nissan 350Z". Turbo Magazine. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
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