Honda civic mugen
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With discreet Mugen badging, a far from discreet rear wing, it would be an injustice to describe the elaborate device as a spoiler, special wheels and tyres and bigger, noisier, Mugen-tuned twin exhausts it’s not a car for those who don’t like to be noticed – but it’s fantastic to drive, its performance is potent and the V-TEC engine makes a fabulous noise as it pins you back in your seat. Mugen pistons, camshafts and ECU mapping take the power up to 240PS and 213Nm torque, bringing the the 0-62mph time down to 6.0 seconds and a top speed of 150mph. The result is a potent, driver-focused hot hatch which will thrill any petrol head with its punchy power delivery and pin-sharp handling responses.
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The wheels went up in size to 18in Mugen GP forged alloys, finished in a lovely gun metal colour, the six-speed transmission was upgraded and options included twin Recaro seats with four-point racing harnesses, Yokohama Advan A048 tyres and extra gauges so you can keep an eye on water temperature, engine oil temperature and oil pressure. The Mugen-developed integrated aero package and upgraded ride and handling was matched by four-pot brake calipers and Mugen brake pads to cope with sustained abuse on road or track. Mugen’s magic increased power by 20 per cent and torque by 10 per cent over the standard car. When this exclusive Type-R hit the streets, it was the first time a Mugen built engine was made available for use on the road outside of Japan. This particular Type-R has been fettled by Japanese tuning specialists Mugen who began life in 1973 and are probably best known for preparing Honda’s Formula One engines and working with the Tyrell, Lotus and Jordan teams before the company withdrew from the sport. In normal driving conditions the engine lacks punch – only when the rev counter hits that magical 5,500rpm mark and the V-TEC changes come into play do you get the performance you want, but keeping the car “on song”, between that 5,500rpm mark and the red line, which at around 8,500rpm, is much higher than a “normal” car, takes a lot of doing and means you’re soon travelling very quickly. On the road however, the Type-R is a different animal. I spent a few happy hours piloting a Civic Type-R around Lincolnshire’s lovely Cadwell Park circuit on a track day, where the car really came into its own on the smooth racetrack surface. Some loved it, some didn’t, knocking it for being just too firm, although the younger boy-racer types didn’t find the hard ride a problem, instead adoring its pin-sharp handling responses. Instead of bolting a big turbocharger onto their engine, the Japanese manufacturer went for its clever, high-revving V-TEC engine and stiffened up the suspension to provide kart-like degrees of solidity to create a hard-riding, high-revving track-focused car. With its standard Civic Type-R, Honda took a different approach to most other companies building hot hatches. Mugen stands for “Without Limits” or “Unlimited” and the price tag was also fairly exclusive, at £38,599. The Civic Type-R Mugen concept car was well received by the media and enthusiasts alike, so Honda and the Japanese performance specialist set about building this most exclusive of Honda Civics. THIS is a rare car – one of only 20 ever built, so it is also rather special. DAVID HOOPER explains why it is so special. ROAD TEST REPORT AND REVIEW: This Honda Civic Type-R Mugen 20 2.0 i-VTEC in Championship White, is a very rare beast. The number plate offers a clue as to its exclusivity.
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This Honda Civic Type-R Mugen 20 2.0 i-VTEC is a very rare car.