is a tuning company headquartered in

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, Japan. It formerly specialized in turbo compression using

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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

Blitz is not a brand specific tuner. Although it often presents the spearheading

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, Blitz also works on models from companies such as Subaru,

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and

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. Also, it has a subsidiary specializing in European cars called Blitz AG.

Motorsports

Blitz also stands out in motorsport events such as in

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and drag racing. In D1GP, the company is represented by

Ken Nomura is a drifting driver from Japan. He made his debut in the D1 Grand Prix in the 3rd round in 2001, driving the Blitz D1 Spec ER34 Skyline which he still drives. His nickname is Nomuken (のむけん) or Monkey Magic (as a reference to his compa ...

and his Blitz D1 Spec ER34 Skyline.Blitz Four Door ER34 Nissan Skyline D1 Drift Car
Présentation de la Blitz Skyline ER34 D1GP sur importtuner.com Blitz is also present in drag racing thanks to a

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which cuts the quarter mile in about 9 seconds.Scorch Racing Blitz Drag Supra
Présentation de la Blitz Toyota Supra sur speedhunters.com

References

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