Enkei Corporation
Enkei Corporation (エンケイ株式会社, Enkei Kabushiki-gaisha) is a Japanese motorcycle and passenger car wheel manufacturer for both motorsport and street use, founded in 1950.[2][3]
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Native name | エンケイ株式会社 |
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| Type | Private KK |
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | October 5, 1950 |
| Headquarters | Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture 430-7726 , Japan |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Junichi Suzuki (President) |
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Number of employees | 8,160 (consolidated, as of March 31, 2018) |
| Website | Official website |
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Motorsport involvement
Enkei has been involved in motorsport, most famously in Formula 1 since 1995, supplying wheels for the McLaren F1 Team and in Super GT series.[4][5]
References
- "Corporate Outline". Enkei Corporation. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
- "Company Overview of Enkei Corporation". Bloomberg L.P. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
- Brad Bowling (December 1, 2003). Complete Wheel and Tire Buyer's Guide. Krause Publications. p. 125. ISBN 0-87349-661-2.
- "Vodafone McLaren Mercedes celebrates 300 grands prix with Mobil 1, Mercedes-Benz and Enkei". Motorsport.com. June 10, 2012. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
- "Top 10 Aftermarket Car Wheels You Can Buy Right Now". Interesting Engineering. July 16, 2017. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
External links
- Enkei Global site (in Japanese)
- Enkei America (in English)
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