Mugen thinks the three-door Civic Type R is weak sauce. Since it should be the peak performer in the Civic lineup, we understand how the Honda gurus can feel 198 horsepower and 142 pound-feet is not enough.
To cure this lack of power, Mugen is transplanting a few of its parts from the 2008 Honda Civic Mugen RR, and outfitting the Type R with huge Brembos, a carbon-fiber body kit and 18-inch alloys. It will also strip down the interior by removing the rear seats. Apparently 237 hp and 160 lb-ft makes the Japanese parts specialist happy.
The U.K. will get a few of these bad boys this fall at a ludicrous price. Expect it to run as much as $65,000.
jederino says:
02:23 PM, 06/15/09
Are they insane?! You could get a TVR for that price. Or, buy a pair of type R's - one dedicated for the track.
estreka says:
04:20 PM, 06/15/09
Uhhh, or I could do it for $1,500.
mrbacon says:
06:47 PM, 06/15/09
lol.
Worst idea ever.
The Brits can keep it.
hondacura4 says:
09:07 PM, 06/21/09
You can get the real JDM Civic Type R sedan in Europe through a certain certified legal importer for not much more money than the Euro Type R hatch. That would seem much more logical.