1973
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Mugen Co Ltd founded.
Developed FJ1300 - the entry formula category engine code named MF318 from the mass-production Honda Civic 1.3 litre engine.
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1974
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Commenced sales of the MF318.
The engine won the debut race and was highly ranked in the season's standings.
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1976
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Developed Mugen ME125 and ME250 motorcycles.
Participated in Japanese Motocross Championship. ME250 won the Japanese Grand Prix.
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1980
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Johnny O'Mara won the U.S. Grand Prix of the World GP Motocross Series.
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1981
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With a 400 PS engine dynamometer installed in the factory, the company was fully prepared to participate in Formula 2. By collaborating with Honda, Mugen began development of the new V-6 2.0 litre racing engines for Formula 2.
The Japanese Formula 2 engine won the Japanese Formula 2 Championship.
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1984
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First participation in Suzuka eight hour endurance race with Mugen's own 'White Bull', which was developed from the Honda CBX750.
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1985
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Commenced development and testing of the Formula One engine by collaborating with Honda. The CR-X participated in the U.S.SCCA GT-4 class through the co-operation with American Honda Inc and won the championship. Mugen Civic participated in the Japanese Group A Touring Car Series and won the class title.
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1987
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Participated in the Japanese F3000 Championship with Mugen MF308 engine.
Participated in the Japanese F3 Championship with Mugen MF204 engine, winning the Constructors' Championship.
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1989
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Participated in the European F3 Championship with MF204.
Participated in the European F3000 Championship with MF308 and won the championship with driver Jean Alesi.
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1991
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Participated in Formula One with V10 engine supplied to Tyrrell.
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1992
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Participated in Formula One Grand Prix with MF351H V10 engine for Footwork Grand Prix Team.
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1994
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Supplied MF351H-C V10 Formula One engine to Team Lotus.
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1995
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Supplied MF301H V10 Formula One engine to Ligier Sports S.A.
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1996
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First win at Formula One Monaco GP with Ligier.
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1997
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Supplied MF301H-B V10 Formula One engine to Prost Grand Prix.
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1998
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Supplied MF301H-C V10 Formula One engine to Jordan Grand Prix.
Achieved historic 1-2 with the team in Spa.
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1999
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Supplied MF301H-D V10 Formula One engine to Jordan Grand Prix.
Achieved the highest ever Constructors' Championship standing of 3rd.
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