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Honda Civic Type R by Mugen: First Images revealed
Mugen, Honda’s favorite tuner has released two images of the new Honda Civic Type R. The Mugen Honda Civic Type R is powered by a front-mounted 2.0 liter i-VTEC engine that is expected to produce 240HP instead of 200HP. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual cog box and it expected to be priced anywhere between €40,000 and €50,000.
The Euro-spec hot hatch features an aggressive body kit that is made up by a big rear wing, side skirts, a new rear apron with integrated diffuser and two exhaust tail pipes, twin hood scoops, a blacked out front grille and a new front bumper with a lip spoiler. There are also wider fenders with side air vents and gun-metal-grey alloy wheels.
Mugen works its magic with the 2010 Honda Insight Hybrid – Video!
Honda’s tuning arm; Mugen has launched a number of performance, aesthetics and practical upgrades for the Honda Insight Hybrid which was recently launched in Japan. These upgrades include an aerodynamic package, new wheels (15 and 16 inch), suspension upgrades, intelligent Tire Condition Monitoring System (i-TCMS) and aluminium sports pedals as well as Mugen floor mats.
The aerodynamic package, being the most substantial upgrade features a front spoiler with fog lamps, new front grille, side skirts, ventilated visors, rear spoiler with a diffuser and a triangular exhaust tail pipe. A large rear wing make up the rest of the package. The aero-kit which also gives the hybrid a sportier look, helps to create zero lift (which is why the package is called the Zero Lift aero-package) which can slightly improve its fuel economy.
The suspension upgrade includes new springs and dampers which help improve handling. The car also sits closer to the ground thanks to a ride height reduction of 20 mm. Especially with the side profile image above of the Mugen-Insight with a large rear wing and a white paint job, it reminds me of the Honda Civic Type R sedan, which is good!
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