First Drive: 2008 Honda Civic Mugen RR
09-10-2008, 11:02 AM
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First Drive: 2008 Honda Civic Mugen RR
DAMN THIS THING IS FAST
Look at the engine output...extremely similar to Rx8's Rotary.
But as a FWD its so fast...I know its 300 limited...but still...look at the 1:00.6 Tsukuba Circuit track time!!
First Drive: 2008 Honda Civic Mugen RR
Look at the engine output...extremely similar to Rx8's Rotary.
But as a FWD its so fast...I know its 300 limited...but still...look at the 1:00.6 Tsukuba Circuit track time!!
First Drive: 2008 Honda Civic Mugen RR
09-10-2008, 11:29 AM
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They state it in first page...
Featured Specs
2.0-liter K20A inline-4
237 hp; 160 lb-ft of torque
Six-speed manual transmission
1:00.6 at Tsukuba Circuit
Where do you see "1:29" in the article?
Featured Specs
2.0-liter K20A inline-4
237 hp; 160 lb-ft of torque
Six-speed manual transmission
1:00.6 at Tsukuba Circuit
Where do you see "1:29" in the article?
09-10-2008, 11:56 AM
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The US version has no more power then the regular SI, but does have 7K worth of suspension and body mods. It's a waste of money, you can spend half that do it yourself. It does look nice though.
09-10-2008, 12:17 PM
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If you have GT5 P. you can dl the Best Motoring (march) 1/2. it shows 3 different version of Civic type R racing (5 lap race Tsukuba Circuit) against the normal s2k and the CR S2k. One is a Mugen, others are Honda type R.
also rx8 owners dont feel bad, the 3 civics beats the the 2 different s2k by 5-9 sec.
also rx8 owners dont feel bad, the 3 civics beats the the 2 different s2k by 5-9 sec.
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09-10-2008, 12:34 PM
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Pretty hard core. You can also see this car (Japanese spec) driven by Jason Plato go head to head with a stock S2000 on the week before lasts Fifth Gear which aired on Sept 1. I think he said it was pretty quick and impressive but still preferred the S2000 for its RWD and more usable daily-driven ability. Can't remember which one lapped quicker...
http://www.finalgear.com/shows/fifthgear/14/4/
Here's the youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TurF3nOpIwc
http://www.finalgear.com/shows/fifthgear/14/4/
Here's the youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TurF3nOpIwc
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09-17-2008, 02:31 AM
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To put things into perspective:
For $10-15k more than an S2000 or RX-8, I sure hope it's faster. Hell, at this price you could buy an EVO MR and have ~$5k left over.
While the standard Honda Civic Type R costs $25,600 in Japan, the Mugen RR went for $43,900.
09-17-2008, 08:50 AM
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43k for a civic that can show it stuff on the track....I could see this car being picked up by track heads than everyday joes. For 43k there are a plethora of cars out there i rather have for my daily use.
09-19-2008, 12:22 PM
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I'm surprised so many people like this car, lol. I just think its ugly and overpriced, but then again its probably fun to drive. Idk, 43K for a civic? I paid 19 grand for my 8 2 years ago and I feel like I got so much car for that much money. It better be damn good to cost 43 grand for a FWD civic SEDAN.
09-21-2008, 02:43 PM
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I seen that car months ago. its coming out to the US ?
I know in Japan they made I think 300 of them, sold out within HOURS.
Mugen spent quite a lot of time into making the FD2 better. I dont remember what exactly they did, I can look it up when Im home tonight.
There is another Race version in Japan I think. it has almost everything strip out from factory, some parts to carbon fiber, etc.
I know in Japan they made I think 300 of them, sold out within HOURS.
Mugen spent quite a lot of time into making the FD2 better. I dont remember what exactly they did, I can look it up when Im home tonight.
There is another Race version in Japan I think. it has almost everything strip out from factory, some parts to carbon fiber, etc.
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