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06-21-2009, 12:53 PM
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|  Mugen Civic Type-R Euro Spec
First look at Mugen’s Euro-spec Honda Civic Type-R
Posted Fri Jun 19 2009 9:55 PM by Kenneth Hall
Honda is currently prepping an even higher performance version of its European Civic Type-R that’s set for release in the UK in the third quarter, with other markets to follow shortly after. The latest version has been inspired by last year’s Civic Mugen RR concept vehicle and has been developed by in-house Honda tuner and performance accessories division Mugen.
The new engine is based on the regular 2.0L Type-R unit but thanks to a number of subtle performance mods, output of the high-revving naturally aspirated engine rise to 237hp (177kW) and 160lb-ft (217Nm) of torque. Other modifications include uprated shocks and springs and Mugen’s new 'I-TCMS' tire monitoring system. Brembo has also been called in to supply huge 12.6in slotted discs up front and 11.1in units in the rear.
The main aim of the game, however, is weight reduction and in the case of the latest Mugen Civic Type-R engineers have removed the rear seats and added lighter carbon-fiber accessories. New lightweight 18in alloys and a pair of Recaro bucket seats also make the cut.
Production will be extremely limited, with only a few dozen cars planned. If you aren’t able to get your hands on one, the new Ford Focus RS and Renault Megane R26.R should offer similar performance and hot-hatch thrills.   | 
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06-21-2009, 03:00 PM
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#2 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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That's too ricey. I'd get a Ford Focus RS instead
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06-21-2009, 03:24 PM
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#3 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
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i always loved that car, however im not too sure about the spoiler. prob should have gone with a duckbill spoiler if any
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06-21-2009, 03:26 PM
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#4 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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everything is fine BUt the head/tail lights.. damn 8th gens..haha
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06-21-2009, 03:30 PM
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#5 | | I bringith the lowerballerith
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Agree. The spoiler looks like an after thought. Kind of like.. "Hey ppl, we need a huge ass spoiler to tell people its a TYPE ARRRGHH" Plus, Mugen can make a killing selling those wings to every JDM fanboy.
Nice wheels though.
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06-21-2009, 03:31 PM
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i always like the euro civic
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06-21-2009, 07:53 PM
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#7 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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it would look so cool in the late 90s and early 00...
Honda just can't keep up the trend...I prefer opel opc astra 260hp! stock, quick, and hot 
Ford Focus ST 225hp stock, quick, and hot as well 
any Golf GTi with a chip 
Mazdaspeed 3 
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06-21-2009, 08:58 PM
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#8 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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I like everything except for the spoiler...
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06-21-2009, 09:00 PM
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#9 | | Witness protection
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Originally Posted by asian_XL  Ford Focus ST 225hp stock, quick, and hot as well | this thing owns all... dammit i wish ford could hurry up and and bring it here already  | |
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06-21-2009, 10:09 PM
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#10 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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the current Euro-Spec CTR is garbage
hideous..and performs worse than last gen
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06-21-2009, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by asian_XL it would look so cool in the late 90s and early 00...
Honda just can't keep up the trend...I prefer opel opc astra 260hp! stock, quick, and hot | it's a Saturn Astra in Canada http://www.saturn.com/vehicles/2008/astra/overview.do | |
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06-21-2009, 10:20 PM
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lawwlzz ewww u prefer a saturnnnn :P
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06-21-2009, 11:10 PM
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#13 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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Originally Posted by Timpo | thanks for pointing that out...
do you need to mention CSX is actually a civic?
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06-22-2009, 12:02 AM
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so how much is it going to cost?
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06-22-2009, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by twitchyzero the current Euro-Spec CTR is garbage
hideous..and performs worse than last gen | i remember watching this on fifth gear. they did timed laps with the current and last-gen CTR and the older car was faster on the track  | |
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06-22-2009, 07:53 AM
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damn the front is actually pretty badass...but the back is disgusting!!! eek
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06-22-2009, 07:55 AM
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i'mma term this a "civic type butterback"
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06-22-2009, 08:50 AM
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front has wayy too many triangles everywhere
seems like they went a bit overboard
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06-22-2009, 10:18 AM
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Mid wings on the Type R blocks you rear view, with the extra shit on the back it is even more difficult to see damit
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06-22-2009, 10:30 AM
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#20 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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Originally Posted by Jsunu Mid wings on the Type R blocks you rear view, with the extra shit on the back it is even more difficult to see damit | im sure the wing is functional and wind tunnel tested tho.
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06-22-2009, 10:55 PM
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#21 | | WOAH! i think Vtec just kicked in!
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"Mugen’s new 'I-TCMS' tire monitoring system"
800 bux so you can save urself the hassle of manually checking the tire pressures
cause like, thats so muchie work
maybe on an f1 car, and even then it'll be cheaper
wonder how much the civics will cost (O__o)
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06-23-2009, 06:56 AM
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#22 | | Witness protection
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Originally Posted by asian_XL I prefer opel opc astra 260hp! stock, quick, and hot | what was the reason we could not get the turbo engine for the astra here? isn't it the same engine that is in the saturn sky/pontiac solstice turbo?
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06-23-2009, 08:12 AM
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#23 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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I like the body features, may be a little too rice
Still can't stand this new honda disease of tiny wheels... WHY!!?!?!?!
it's not so much the size it's the proportioning,
at least the wheels don't look as bad as the old fit...
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06-23-2009, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by thumper what was the reason we could not get the turbo engine for the astra here? isn't it the same engine that is in the saturn sky/pontiac solstice turbo? | Gm's in the shitter
if they bring that here how many people are going to buy it?
think csx type-s over csx saless
think civic sir over reg civic sales
its just not worth it
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06-23-2009, 01:42 PM
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this car needs a front spoiler for downforce
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