Well looks like Mugen Si edtion is coming to the US. This should make alot of civic fans ( ) happy. i must say this car even though its a civic, it looks pretty sweet. also i guess watching the Tsukuba run, it just made my jaw drop. any how here is the info enjoy http://www.worldcarfans.com/8070724....ase-in-the-u.s.!

also for some reason the fonts where small. so i had to set my view to large.

 

Press Release


A factory-prepared 2008 Honda Civic MUGEN Si Sedan will debut in mid-October, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.
The Civic MUGEN Si Sedan is equipped with a high-performance suspension, forged aluminum wheels, aerodynamic body styling and a sport-tuned exhaust system.

"Honda enthusiasts have long been asking for factory-installed MUGEN performance products similar to what the company offers in Japan," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda. "We're enthusiasts, too, and the ultra-premium Civic MUGEN Si Sedan offers exclusive style and elevated handling performance with legendary Honda refinement."

The track-tuned suspension, tested at the Twin Ring Motegi racing circuit in Japan, lowers the vehicle by 0.6 inches with aggressive spring and damper tuning for enhanced handling performance while still maintaining a high level of ride comfort. Compared to the conventional Civic Si Sedan, front and rear damping force (both bump and rebound) was increased between 8- and 24-percent. Lightweight 16.98-pound 18x7.5-inch forged aluminum wheels (27 percent lighter than the stock 17x7 alloy wheel) and high-grip BFGoodrich® g-Force KDW 215/40ZR18 summer tires help to create MUGEN's unique, rewarding and well-balanced handling performance character. The full-vehicle aero-package adds a front spoiler with a sports grille, side spoilers, a rear bumper diffuser and a rear wing.
The sport exhaust system reduces back pressure from the catalytic converter back. The Civic MUGEN Si Sedan will be available exclusively in Fiji Blue Pearl and include front and rear MUGEN emblems. Inside, a MUGEN Limited Edition placard is located on the center console along with a spherical 50 mm MUGEN aluminum shift ****.

The name MUGEN symbolizes Honda performance throughout Asia and around the globe. MUGEN, under license by M-TEC Co., Ltd., of Japan, has been closely associated with Honda for more than three decades in the design and manufacture of racing and premium aftermarket performance products.

The limited-production vehicle (maximum of 1,000 units for the 2008 model year) will have a retail price of less than $30,000 when it goes on sale and include a full factory warranty. A prototype of the Honda Civic MUGEN Si was shown at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in fall 2006.
Civic MUGEN Si Sedan Specs: Engine Type = i-VTEC DOHC 4-cylinder engine Displacement = 2.0 liters (1998 cc) Transmission = 6 Speed MT Horsepower = 197 @ 7800 rpm Torque (lb.-ft.) = 139 @ 6100 rpm Ride Height = 5.3 inches (-0.6 inches from Civic Si Sedan) Overall Length = 177.8 inches total (+1.1 inches from Civic Si Sedan) Wheels: Forged GP 18x7.5 (pattern 5H-114.3 +48) Color: Fiji Blue Pearl

- Honda

 

Civic or not, it's hard not to like. However, "less than 30k"? They can keep dreaming. "less than 25k" seems about right. For that money, the Mazdaspeed3 would be a no brainer.

 

I wish it were a 2-door.

 

nice! how long before the aftermarket catches up and every single Civic you see has that kit and those badges ?!?!11

 

Agreed. I would not spend too close to thirty for this car, especially if it's to compete with MS and SRT.

 

It's that high because of demand. People are going to buy them. It says Civic. They can't help themselves.

 

Hell, I fell into it...just bought '07 SI for the wife, now she wants to get the Mugen spoiler and an HKS exhaust! She wants to rice it out but that's not gonna happen as long as I still have a breathe in my lungs!!!

 

too bad it's a watered down version of the JDM version. Only missing 40 or so hp. Definitely not on the level of the JDM version. This one won't be around Tsukuba in 1:06

 

didn't the jdm version come supercharged? Correct me if im wrong (didn't look much into it) . =P

 

Just drop in the RDX turbo motor. Then we may have something.

 

I don't think it had any Forced Induction, I just think they tuned the hell out of it. I could be wrong though. Read about it on Autoblog a few weeks ago. Should be up there still.

 

i remember the original prototype came supercharged. Debut was at the tokyo auto salon 2 years ago. but at that time it looke more like an evo 9

 

They should put some strakes on it. Right?

 

is they put strakes it will lose in everything it does.

 

this is what I was talking about:

 

 

its profile looks like an srt4 to me

 

I wish the type RR would come to USA as well. I think that one looks so much better.

 

Emissions FTL.

 

Another civic... Price tag for it is way to high...

 

Meh...for cheaper (I'm guessing based on the 30K remark) you could get an SI, throw on a cat back, aftermarket wheels, and upgrade the suspension, still keep your powertrain warranty in place and probably have a faster car.

 

This isn't the Type RR that did Tsukuba in 1:06? What is different from that and this? (Too lazy to look it up)

 

For 30K why the hell would someone pick this 200HP FWD civic over a 300HP AWD STI or EVO with better chassis, brakes and everything?

 

Wha? The 2.3 liter turbo 4 that's in the RDX. 240HP and 260lb/ft. of torque