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

 

Where does it say 1:00.6? that's GTR speed.
I only read 1:29 in the article... or am I missing something?

 

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?

 

It's actually not too bad....though I still see it as a Civic with a pretty good Body Kit. I like it about as much as I like the R.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Damn beat the S2K around the track...It's pretty quick.

 

yep it was a 5 lap race. the civics started from back of the line. ended up passing them on lap 2 i believe. it was pretty bad lol, 5-9 sec lead is bad. made me think how bad the 8 would of lost to them .

 

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

 

Ill stick with my 'slow' 8.

 

So sick, no doubt a blast to drive. My ITR blows me away as is, I can't imagine this thing.

 

Is that car coming to the US? Seem pretty cool minus the wrong wheel drive part.

 

whoa thats the hottest honda ive ever seen.

 

i've been waiting for honda to start coming out with rear wheel drive sedans for awhile...

i think their acura line will be first.

 

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.

 

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.

 

I'm sure it's quick, but $43k for a Civic? And I thought $30k for the regular Mugen Si was absurd.

 

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.

 

with a 300 car limit, it'll sell definitely..

I wonder what time the NSX ran Tsukuba....that car might be the fastest Honda made...

 

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 think a civic is cool.

im gonna go slit my wrists. brb

 

Why not do that to the S2k instead of the civic...

 

I think it's a cool little car, but I don't really like the front bumper

 

Maybe because the S2000 is 9 years old....

 

and the civic is only what ? 50 million years old?