MUGEN Euro confirms Type R prototype development
 

In standard trim, the Civic Type R is a thrilling machine to drive," said Hiro Toyoda, Vice President of MUGEN EURO. "It is a fantastic base model from which we hope to develop one of the quickest point to point front-wheel-drive road cars in the country."

Toyoda san is referring to a prototype of a MUGEN EURO-developed Type R which is still in concept stage. MUGEN EURO is a subsidiary of the tuner with the same name but is based in Northampton, UK.

The car is being run on the same powertrain as the 2007 Civic MUGEN RR from Japan but will have its power and torque increased. That model had 240hp (177kW), was 10kg lighter than the standard model and was limited to only 300 units.

The brakes, the exhaust and suspension system are also being improved. Looks have been enhanced with a more purposeful aerodynamic kit that includes a larger rear boot spoiler.

No confirmation as to whether MUGEN EURO will eventually produce a customer car out of this prototype or not. For the moment UK fans will have to be content with the Civic Type-R (FN2R).

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Hey, what about canada?

Canada is in the stone age of sports cars :(

Or even sporty cars.

yup we get the leftovers :(

Would be nice if they make a Type RWD.

^ you know that won't happen

240hp? even the altima coupe makes more than that.

Pretty sure the Altima handles like a boat

that thing is FUGLY. It looks like a fat EP3 with ricer lights.

http://alexisthemovie.com/wp-content...pe-r_hatch.jpg

I'd rather have the Mugen RR Civic....though it's definitely not for everyone, I think it's badass.

http://cfs6.tistory.com/upload_contr...LzM5MC5qcGc%3D

I know I drive a Miata, but Honda makes some pretty gay cars.

Although they have great engines, they're doin' it wrong.

throw 2 g on a set of Bilstein PPS9 and a swaybar set will fix the problem

Oo throwing around the G word...

GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY GAY FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG FAG

What's your point?

Yeah, and lose 1,000lbs or so.

FWD = fail.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uei9T0MoTWY

tell that to these S2000s.:thumbsup:

S2000 = FAIL

10 year old technology

2790lb Civic Type R 1/4mile: 14.6sec
31-3300lb Nissan Altima Coupe 3.5: 14.8sec

Right... because the new CTR has lots of breakthrough technology. :rolleyes:

The weight was more pointed towards the handling aspect. Do you think an Altima could beat an S2000 around a track?

The S2ks got completely destroyed.:(

^

but......underglow....+50hp?

at least it looks good..............well, not really

wtf is up with the shiny ass hood? ruined everything.