TAKATA
When the first Japanese Grand Prix was held at the Suzuka Circuit in 1963, only half of the racing cars were equipped with seat belts and it was commonplace to see ambulances racing to the scene of each crash. And at that same time, ordinary cars on the road were rarely equipped with seat belts. Then, in 1964, Takata developed Japanâs first full-harness seat belt. The Subaru 360 that participated in the second Japanese Grand Prix was equipped with a complete Takata safety harness.
In 1996, Takata developed the Multi Point Buckle (MPB), a full harness designed for the DOME CO., LTD., F1 racing car made exclusively of parts produced in Japan. This harness was designed not only to ensure the driverâs safety, but also to supply driver comfort and help minimize fatigue. The MPH was adopted for use by GT, CART, FN, and F3 formula racing cars. Its combination of safety and winning edge technology has won acclaim from motor sports drivers worldwide.
In 2005, Takata started supplying its MPB-020 harness, which incorporates the latest advances in technology, for use in F1 races, the pinnacle of motor sports. The following year, Takata introduced the MPH-341 full harness. This sophisticated harness was made possible by incorporating state-of-the-art technologies gained from F1 racing in a product available to the public. Features include a small and light buckle and significantly better ease of operation and durability. Along with these improvements, the MPH-341 retains the same attributes of its predecessor. For instance, the harness has 3-inch-wide twill webbing that is flexible yet sturdy and a lightweight adjuster that is easy to use.
Overall, this full harness has earned a reputation among race car drivers for excellence in terms of both safety and winning performance.
Takata is dedicated to supplying motor sports fans in Japan and other countries with even better products by using the feedback of leading race car drivers to make more improvements.