MUGEN Euro confirms Type R prototype development

 MUGEN Euro confirms Type R prototype development
Honda Civic Type R MUGEN concept prototype

"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).

 

Source: Honda

MUGEN EURO TO BUILD TYPE R PROTOTYPE

Following media speculation, MUGEN EURO Co., Ltd has confirmed the development of a highly-tuned Honda Civic Type R 'MUGEN' concept prototype road car, using the same powertrain as the Civic MUGEN RR saloon launched in 2007 in Japan.

The car is being developed in Japan by MUGEN EURO - the Northampton-based subsidiary of Honda's long standing tuning partner MUGEN - and will be brought to the UK for testing later in the year. At this stage, the car is being prepared purely as a prototype model.

To enhance the performance of the already-impressive Civic Type R, MUGEN EURO will tune Honda's 2.0-litre i-VTEC engine to produce more power and torque, as well as developing the brakes, exhaust and suspension. Externally, the Civic will take on an even more aggressive appearance, with a new aerodynamic package including a larger rear boot spoiler.

"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."

There are currently no plans for a production model.

 

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 ShinyG ShinyG
They would have kept it even lighter than the standard Type R if they ditched that awful rear wing :p
July 3, 2009 6:16 pm
 N20_Purge N20_Purge
I love how this Civic looks. I would like it even more if they kept the better looking stock Type R spoiler.
July 3, 2009 6:37 pm
 MusTang MusTang
Looks great.
July 3, 2009 7:16 pm
 MerHC MerHC
I wonder how Type R, or Mugen RR, can defeat FWD super class like Ford Focus RS & Mazda MPS 3. Mini JCW and 500C Abath are pobably quicker in some ways too.
July 3, 2009 9:32 pm
 brocky brocky
Only if we got cars like this in the states. Make it happen Obama... lol
July 3, 2009 10:24 pm
 Renegade Renegade
Nahh, he can't, he forgot he's magical stick back at the democrap party HQ.
July 4, 2009 9:55 am
 BabyMilo BabyMilo
w*nker alert
July 4, 2009 5:01 am
 phobos phobos
typical japanese styling..in a good way...i like fast light weight car
July 4, 2009 5:31 am
 HEMI426 HEMI426
This is the only new civic where the design looks good
July 4, 2009 1:16 pm
 MR BOOMTOWN MR BOOMTOWN
finally we gettin a proper JDM spec civic, I know its gonna be off the chains, renault megane sport betta watch its back, love the wing.
July 4, 2009 5:03 pm
 rooster82 rooster82
I believe Honda has only one RWD car and that's the S2000. Why not also make this type R RWD. Many people would appreciate the car right ?
July 4, 2009 10:36 pm
 RzGTmorio RzGTmorio
This car is beautifull
July 5, 2009 12:35 am
 RzGTmorio RzGTmorio
I don't like de colour
July 5, 2009 12:36 am
 chad1234 chad1234
Typical Honda, not bad but if they really want to take market share away from the Subaru WRXs, Evos and like they need it to be RWD or All wheel drive. Power is nothing if you cannot put it to the ground. A great example of this is the FWD Dodge SRT4, wheel spin all the way through 2nd. But, it will be a great car for people who like the RICE look. Personally, I will stick with my All Wheel Drive WRX pushing 320whp. Boost and all wheel drive is where it is at.
July 5, 2009 6:39 pm
 Targa_Florio Targa_Florio
Let's hope it will retain the independant suspension on the rear like the JDM (& NA Si), rather than current torsion beams.
July 6, 2009 12:33 am
 effington effington
why does everyone like this? it looks like crap! my god i must be looking at different photos to others! this is a disgrace!
July 6, 2009 8:20 am
 chip chip
For me The concept civic mugen rr advanced , thats amazing car and they should make it for all markets. 2.2L 265 hp and carbon fiber body parts , 1095 kg only http://mugen-power.com/concept/autosalon2009/civic/concept/index.html
July 7, 2009 7:03 am
 fusion01 fusion01
They've got a lot of work to do to boost the torque on this car... terribly low stock, but nonetheless, on the track is does seem to do well in the hands of a decent driver.
July 8, 2009 3:06 pm