Based on the superb Honda Civic Type R, the car gets a tweaked version of the 2.0-litre i-VTEC engine from the standard Civic Type R. Featuring new camshafts and a modified intake system, power has been increased by 20 percent to 177 kW while torque is increased by 10 percent over the standard model.
Other improvements made to the powerplant include pistons increasing the compression ratio, and breathing is enhanced by fitting a custom stainless steel exhaust system and MUGEN airbox. Meanwhile, a bespoke MUGEN map for the ECU allows the engine to take full advantage of the modifications.
MUGEN also worked its magic on the handling by improving the suspension set-up with custom-made springs and dampers. The Type R Mugen also comes with a limited slip differential. Forged alloy wheels weigh only 7.85 kilograms per wheel, and cover four-piston racing caliper brakes. The company wrapped the wheels in "track-ready road-legal" tires.
The Civic Type R MUGEN will be available in Honda's famous racing color Championship White. The styling is aggressive with modifications include a new large rear wing, and new front and rear skirts. A custom grille wearing the MUGEN emblem, was also installed. Inside, Buyers can also opt for a Track Pack that is made up by Recaro front seats, water and oil temperature/pressure gauges, data recording equipment and track-ready road-legal tires. However the package will take away the rear seat bench to help reduce weight.
The Honda Civic Type R MUGEN will be hand-built in the U.K. "Each Type R MUGEN will be an exclusive, hand-built race car for the road," said Mugen Euro VP Hiroki Toyoda. "When we launched the Civic Type RR saloon in Japan, we sold out of all 300 units in just six minutes. Given the interest we have already had from car enthusiasts in the UK and abroad, we hope to repeat that achievement."
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