Honda Civic Mugen RR

Mike Jung · 06-30-2007, 05:56 PM

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It was rumored yesterday, and it's real today. Come September 13, Japanese enthusiasts will be able to order up the hottest Civic Type R yet. The already-impressive R gets the full once-over from Mugen, and the result is the Honda Civic Mugen RR. Designed to be perhaps the ultimate front-engined/front-wheel-drive performance car, the Mugen RR sheds an additional 10kg (22 lbs) off the standard Civic Type R's weight, coming in at 2733 lbs. In addition to the weight loss, the freer-breathing Mugen RR picks up 15 horsepower over the regular Type R. It's rated at 240 horses at 8,000 rpm and 160 lb-ft at 7,000 rpm.

Complementing the added power and and decreased weight are a new bodykit, upgraded brakes all around, a retuned suspension, new wheels and tires, and logo-emblazoned Recaro sport buckets. Availability is limited to 300 cars, all in the Milan Red finish shown, and the pricing in Japan has been set at ¥4,777,500 ($38,750 USD).

Mugen's official website has a video of the car lapping Japan's Tsukuba circuit in 1:06:68, which is worth a look if you're interested in seeing it in action.

[Source: MUGEN via Carview]

from: http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/28/o...ivic-mugen-rr/

Mike Jung · 06-30-2007, 06:00 PM

http://www.mugen-power.com/street/RR/

cardude007617 · 06-30-2007, 06:04 PM

looks like a RSX in the back. what you guys think about that 8400 rpm redline. god thats high. sucks for the driver to have to rev it up to 7000 to get any power out of it. i like our cars where the power kicks in at 3500-4200.
do i like it tho? i dont know

MysteriousGT1 · 06-30-2007, 06:43 PM

wow....a 4door civic i would accually drive!

el nino · 06-30-2007, 07:36 PM

i really like this. very agrressive looking and for some reason reminds me of an evo

Jake · 06-30-2007, 07:38 PM

I like the back of it but IMO civics are getting gheyer and gheyer

timberwoof · 06-30-2007, 07:44 PM

I've got to go change my pants real quick, be right back.

KhellendrosxS · 06-30-2007, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MysteriousGT1

wow....a 4door civic i would accually drive!

I agree x2

Graxall · 06-30-2007, 11:06 PM

its evo-esk
IHI

Ajaxus · 06-30-2007, 11:21 PM

i wouldn't drive it, but i know i can look at it without going blind which is a plus i guess..

iceman · 06-30-2007, 11:30 PM

I drove the 4 door SI tonight.. wasn't bad

WeibSunder · 06-30-2007, 11:32 PM

It's ok. Make it into a 2 door and there would be a bigger demand.

Bryan · 06-30-2007, 11:51 PM

I kinda like it..probably wouldn't drive it but it does look mean.

Malaclypse · 07-01-2007, 12:34 AM

22 lbs lost and 15 HP gained... OMG alert car and driver.... This is the car to end all cars.

*shrugs* Same ole honda... high strung motors with no useable power to speak of. Great for the track but **** on the streets unless you want every cop for three blocks to think you're racing.

It actually looks good though... have to admit.

alerored04 · 07-01-2007, 12:37 AM

It looks nice, but i would never pay whatever it's gonna retail for.

cardude007617 · 07-01-2007, 02:17 AM

didnt they say 38 grand? wouldnt an EVO be faster? or many other cars for 35ish?

DrFabulous · 07-01-2007, 06:29 AM

38 grand for that car?? Man do they know how to play to the fanboys. Anyone that buys that car is ONLY doing it because it's a Civic. There's a boatload of cars that would be just as fast (not to mention actually drivable) for less money.

scotiez · 07-01-2007, 07:26 AM

I like it ... my next car IS going to be a Honda .. not sure if it will be that one but it is nice.

Just checked the Honda site for future cars and it is coming out this year with a starting price tag of under $30,000.00

http://automobiles.honda.com/future-...civic+si+mugen

cavingman · 07-01-2007, 07:43 AM

i like it, very good looking. too much money for what your getting though.
could probobly dupicate w/ more power for alot less.

oh, and whats with the third brake light?

KhellendrosxS · 07-01-2007, 09:39 AM

Yeah, they are playing to fanboys. The article said they are only producing 300 of them so maybe thats why somebody will justify the $38k price.

06-30-2007, 06:04 PM	#3
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	looks like a RSX in the back. what you guys think about that 8400 rpm redline. god thats high. sucks for the driver to have to rev it up to 7000 to get any power out of it. i like our cars where the power kicks in at 3500-4200. do i like it tho? i dont know __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

06-30-2007, 06:43 PM	#4
MysteriousGT1 Wishful Thinking AKA: Troy Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Phoenix Az Age: 44 Posts: 1,138 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT Gone!	wow....a 4door civic i would accually drive! __________________ Troy: MysteriousGT1's Old Car: 2000 GAGT My Myspace Page

06-30-2007, 11:30 PM	#11
iceman woop woop AKA: Seth Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Age: 41 Posts: 10,528 Vehicle: 97 Blazer - 84 Fiero	I drove the 4 door SI tonight.. wasn't bad __________________ --Seth Support GrandAmGT.com sponsors! My Picture Gallery \| GoneDragRacing.com Drag Racing Photos & Videos

06-30-2007, 11:32 PM	#12
WeibSunder Got Airway? AKA: Matt Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Evergreen,NC Age: 36 Posts: 1,337 Vehicle: 06 Dodge Magnum	It's ok. Make it into a 2 door and there would be a bigger demand. __________________ Kenntnis ist Kraft Air goes in and out, blood goes round and round. Any variation in this, is a bad thing!

06-30-2007, 11:51 PM	#13
Bryan GAGT - Junkie AKA: Bryan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Age: 32 Posts: 4,269 Vehicle: '09.5 G6	I kinda like it..probably wouldn't drive it but it does look mean. __________________ CarDomain (Updated 10/9)

06-30-2007, 07:36 PM	#5
el nino GAGT - Member AKA: Nino Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: T-Roy, Michigan Age: 32 Posts: 292 Vehicle: Grand AM SE 3400	i really like this. very agrressive looking and for some reason reminds me of an evo

06-30-2007, 07:38 PM	#6
Jake BRAAAPPP AKA: Jake Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cen Cal Age: 34 Posts: 3,725 Vehicle: Hellcat Challenger	I like the back of it but IMO civics are getting gheyer and gheyer

06-30-2007, 07:44 PM	#7
timberwoof Law Dawg AKA: Cody Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portland Tx Posts: 1,827 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Am SE1	I've got to go change my pants real quick, be right back.

07-01-2007, 12:34 AM	#14
Malaclypse Wrenched Loose AKA: Scott Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,209 Vehicle: 2013 Malibu 2LT	22 lbs lost and 15 HP gained... OMG alert car and driver.... This is the car to end all cars. shrugs Same ole honda... high strung motors with no useable power to speak of. Great for the track but **** on the streets unless you want every cop for three blocks to think you're racing. It actually looks good though... have to admit. Last edited by Malaclypse; 07-01-2007 at 12:40 AM.

07-01-2007, 12:37 AM	#15
alerored04 GAGT - Member AKA: Matt Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Prague, MN Age: 35 Posts: 702 Vehicle: 2001 Oldmobile Alero	It looks nice, but i would never pay whatever it's gonna retail for. __________________ Lots of mods cost lots of $$ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2598719/1

07-01-2007, 02:17 AM	#16
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	didnt they say 38 grand? wouldnt an EVO be faster? or many other cars for 35ish? __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

07-01-2007, 06:29 AM	#17
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	38 grand for that car?? Man do they know how to play to the fanboys. Anyone that buys that car is ONLY doing it because it's a Civic. There's a boatload of cars that would be just as fast (not to mention actually drivable) for less money. __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

07-01-2007, 07:26 AM	#18
scotiez GAGT - Member AKA: Scott Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota Posts: 134 Vehicle: 2003 Jeep Wrangler X	I like it ... my next car IS going to be a Honda .. not sure if it will be that one but it is nice. Just checked the Honda site for future cars and it is coming out this year with a starting price tag of under $30,000.00 http://automobiles.honda.com/future-...civic+si+mugen __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/557114 Last edited by scotiez; 07-01-2007 at 07:39 AM.

07-01-2007, 07:43 AM	#19
cavingman Moderator AKA: Brendan Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 40 Posts: 3,772 Vehicle: 04 Saturn Ion Redline	i like it, very good looking. too much money for what your getting though. could probobly dupicate w/ more power for alot less. oh, and whats with the third brake light? __________________ bleeehh....

07-01-2007, 09:39 AM	#20
KhellendrosxS Im A Motherfuc*er AKA: Chris Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toledo, Ohio Age: 37 Posts: 1,056 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT	Yeah, they are playing to fanboys. The article said they are only producing 300 of them so maybe thats why somebody will justify the $38k price.

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