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We’ll go ahead and say it, America needs a Type R Honda. Badly. We’re not getting one though, so we’ll have to live vicariously through the rest of the world. The United Kingdom in particular has us especially jealous due to the healthy Honda and Mugen relationship it so enjoys. To rub a bit of salt in the red H badge-shaped wound, Mugen has announced a new hotted-up version of the Type R Civic.
Mugen had produced a 2.0-liter Type R variant in 2010, of which just 20 were built. Now Mugen is back with a new version powered by a turbocharged 2.2-liter four-cylinder motor, which produces 256 horsepower and nearly 180 pound-feet of torque. Add in the upgraded suspension bits, brakes and aero kit, and you have a Civic that is built to perform.
Mugen is still working out how many 2.2-liter Type R coupes it plans to produce. Of the 20 cars from 2010, four still remain, and it’s possible that Mugen will upfit those with the 2.2-liter engine. Also, Mugen is considering an upgrade plan for owners of the 2.0-liter car. It’s all being worked out, and, although we’ll most likely never see a version Stateside, we’re eager to hear what Mugen decides to do.Continue reading Mugen wrings out more power from Honda Civic Type R
Mugen wrings out more power from Honda Civic Type R originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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