Move Over Type-R Make Room For.....

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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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Move Over Type-R Make Room For.....

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One of the other concepts that graced Mugen's stand in Japan at the recent Tokyo Auto Salon was the Civic Type-RR, which in addition to the obvious replacement of the entire front clip with carbon fiber pieces, also includes a K20A engine that's been bored out to 2157 cc to create a more tractable powerband and an even higher redline. 260 horsepower and 173 lb.-ft. of torque is sent to the six-speed gearbox and down to the front wheels through a LSD. Naturally, the brakes and suspension have been upgraded to handle the extra grunt, while carbon fiber was used inside to beef up the structure. Mugen also added a system dubbed I-TCMS, or Intellligent Tire Condition Monitoring, which keeps tabs on the tire's air pressure and temperature. The dash mounted instrument cluster might be a big impediment to forward visibility, but we're sure it's nothing compared to the price.










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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 04:59 PM
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I'm not going to buy one till they get to quintuple R.
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 05:01 PM
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Proof positive that there is such a thing as too much carbon fiber.
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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The neck snapping 260 horsepower and erection killing 173 lb.-ft. of torque is sent to the six-speed gearbox and down to the front wheels through a LSD.
Wow.
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 05:21 PM
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their dashboard/instrament panel reminds me somewhat of our hoodscoops and defi pods,... haha
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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The double-r's on this thing look like the early 90's 900RR sport bikes that honda made. hmmmm....throw back.... ha
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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so if the mugen civic is like $30k, this thing must cost as much as a 911.
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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I like the F1 style gas pedal.

The doors, wheels, roof, and trunk should of been CF.
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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my **** should be made of carbon fiber.
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 03_Impreza_Al
The doors, wheels, roof, and trunk should of been CF.
its so it has moar downforce
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Originally Posted by irrational x
its so it has moar downforce
for t3h weight reduction s0n!



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