The folks at Mugen love to make Hondas go faster — for a price.
Japan domestic-market customers will soon be able to take delivery of a very special edition of the Civic sedan, the Mugen Type RR, which will carry a retail sticker of $39,000. Only 300 units will be available, beginning in September.
The heart of the Type RR is Honda's terrific DOHC 2.0-liter i-VTEC four-cylinder. The engine is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox and produces 240 horsepower and 161 pound-feet of torque.
The Type RR rides on Bridgestone Potenza RE070 performance tires (225/40R18 all around) and weighs a mere 2,734 pounds. Among the mechanical upgrades are a sport suspension and brakes, alloy wheels, a dual exhaust system and revised air intake.
Ride height has been lowered, and Recaro bucket seats have been fitted in the cabin.
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Mugen Honda Civic Type RR
Posted by kayonna at 2:42 AM
Labels: Automotive News, Honda
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