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Honda Civic Mugen RR sold 300 cars in 10 mins

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Thought you guys would like to read about this:

The Honda Civic Mugen RR (based on the new JDM Honda Civic Type R) is limited to a total production run of 300 cars. Japanese track fiends with ¥4.7million to spend on a spiffy, street-legal time attack weapon are its target audience -- and a receptive one at that. On September 14th at 9:00 AM local time in Japan, reservations for Mugen's ultimate Type R officially began being taken. By 9:10 AM, according to the Japanese enthusiast site, Carview, the 300th reservation was placed. However you want to parse the numbers (we're sure additional reservations were taken, in case some prospective buyers bail out), one thing's certain: all 300 cars are spoken for well in advance of the expected January delivery date.

Those lucky enough to secure the Mugen RR receive a lighter, more powerful and track-tuned Civic Type R that in the right hands is capable of lapping Japan's Tsukuba circuit in 1:06:38. At least that's what the folks at Mugen were able to wring out of it. We're sure some of the car's buyers will be looking to top that number as soon as they have a chance. With this thing, life is a driving game, and Time Attack mode is always on.

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For reference:

Nismo Skyline GT-R Z Tune 1 min 01.150 secs
Ferrari 360 Challenge Stra' 1 min 02.440 secs
Lamborghini Gallardo 1 min 03.605 secs
Honda NSX-R 1 min 03.920 secs
McLaren F1 1 min 04.620 secs
Porsche 997 Turbo 1 min 04.730 secs
Murcielago 1 min 04.760 secs
EVO IX RS 1 min 05.528 secs
997 Carrera 4 1 min 05.980 secs
Corvette Z06 1 min 06.020 secs
Lancer Evo IX 1 min 06.060 secs
NA1 NSX-R 1 min 06.198 secs
Nismo GT-R S Tune 1 min 06.232 secs (340 bhp)
Mugen Civic RR 1 min 06.38 secs
Ferrari F40 1 min 06.460 secs
WRX STI SPEC-C 1 min 06.651 secs ( Current STI)
NA1 NSX-R 1 min 06.80 secs (same race as F40)
BMW M5 1 min 06.560 secs
STI S204 1 min 06.800 secs
BMW M6 1 min 07.434 secs
350Z S Version 1 min 08.110 secs
BMW M3 1 min 08.200 secs
Audi RS4 1 min 08.368 secs
Supra Euro Version 330 bhp 1 min 08.460 secs
Mazda RX-7 1 min 08.70 secs
RX-8 A Spec 1 min 09.430 secs
Nissan 300ZX 1 min 10.70 secs

And 4.7million yen is 47k USD.
 
Ponyboy said:
Thought you guys would like to read about this:

The Honda Civic Mugen RR (based on the new JDM Honda Civic Type R) is limited to a total production run of 300 cars. Japanese track fiends with ¥4.7million to spend on a spiffy, street-legal time attack weapon are its target audience -- and a receptive one at that. On September 14th at 9:00 AM local time in Japan, reservations for Mugen's ultimate Type R officially began being taken. By 9:10 AM, according to the Japanese enthusiast site, Carview, the 300th reservation was placed. However you want to parse the numbers (we're sure additional reservations were taken, in case some prospective buyers bail out), one thing's certain: all 300 cars are spoken for well in advance of the expected January delivery date.

Those lucky enough to secure the Mugen RR receive a lighter, more powerful and track-tuned Civic Type R that in the right hands is capable of lapping Japan's Tsukuba circuit in 1:06:38. At least that's what the folks at Mugen were able to wring out of it. We're sure some of the car's buyers will be looking to top that number as soon as they have a chance. With this thing, life is a driving game, and Time Attack mode is always on.

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For reference:

Nismo Skyline GT-R Z Tune 1 min 01.150 secs
Ferrari 360 Challenge Stra' 1 min 02.440 secs
Lamborghini Gallardo 1 min 03.605 secs
Honda NSX-R 1 min 03.920 secs
McLaren F1 1 min 04.620 secs
Porsche 997 Turbo 1 min 04.730 secs
Murcielago 1 min 04.760 secs
EVO IX RS 1 min 05.528 secs
997 Carrera 4 1 min 05.980 secs
Corvette Z06 1 min 06.020 secs
Lancer Evo IX 1 min 06.060 secs
NA1 NSX-R 1 min 06.198 secs
Nismo GT-R S Tune 1 min 06.232 secs (340 bhp)
Mugen Civic RR 1 min 06.38 secs
Ferrari F40 1 min 06.460 secs
WRX STI SPEC-C 1 min 06.651 secs ( Current STI)
NA1 NSX-R 1 min 06.80 secs (same race as F40)
BMW M5 1 min 06.560 secs
STI S204 1 min 06.800 secs
BMW M6 1 min 07.434 secs
350Z S Version 1 min 08.110 secs
BMW M3 1 min 08.200 secs
Audi RS4 1 min 08.368 secs
Supra Euro Version 330 bhp 1 min 08.460 secs
Mazda RX-7 1 min 08.70 secs
RX-8 A Spec 1 min 09.430 secs
Nissan 300ZX 1 min 10.70 secs

And 4.7million yen is 47k USD.
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Our exchange rate isn't quite that bad yet, but as of today that's 40 grand even. Impressive it actually beat the Ferrari F40, I would be sorely dissapointed if my Ferrari F40 was beaten by a more or less special edition factory Honda Civic. Then again the numbers are extremely close, it took the NSX-R out by a fraction of a second as well.
 
I like the look of that Mugen Civic, but I not a big enough Honda fan to pay $40K for what is really just a beefed up Civic. Still nice though...if anyone here gets one and is in So Cal, I want a ride. :biggrin:

Oh and before anyone asks...anyone know if those seats will fit in an NSX?? :biggrin:
 
Don't worry, Honda wouldn't bring it over if they could sell 12 million units. The dual exhaust is a bit ricerish but you can't argue the results: 1:06 at Tsukuba is astonishing.

Plus you can always get the Type R baby seat.;)
 
areout said:
I'd expect Z06 and Mc F1 to perform better there :) I mean Civic is 0.3 off :D
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IMHO, Tsukuba is basically a glorified autocross course. And IIRC, even the new CTR sedan gave the NSX Type S a psuedo whipping. I think there's a video out as well.
 
We are getting our own Mugen Civic this fall. They're making 1,000, but it won't be anything like the RR version. :frown: We always get crapped on here! :mad: Info can be found on Honda's site here.

And no Shawn, we don't get the RR seats.:smile:
 
sahtt said:
Our exchange rate isn't quite that bad yet, but as of today that's 40 grand even. Impressive it actually beat the Ferrari F40, I would be sorely dissapointed if my Ferrari F40 was beaten by a more or less special edition factory Honda Civic. Then again the numbers are extremely close, it took the NSX-R out by a fraction of a second as well.
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It was beaten at Tsukuba circuit not at Nurburing where the results would be different as there are long straights for top speed.

Honda is using a 4 door to exploit weight distribution hence faster times versus 2-door civics as they are front engine layout.
 
Is the weight added for 4 doors that much greater than the a coupe layout for Front engine/Front wheel drive?

With similiar output from an S2000 with a better drive train layout, why can't an S2000 perform the same? It seems illogical even for a winding track that a front wheel drive/front engine sedan could keep up with a Ferrari F40.

Can someone please explain the science behind this?
 
So how much different is the one we're getting?
 
41K is about 1 and a half times of what a civic would cost. If you put 50% of the value of a car into modifying the car itself I think you can come out with staggering track numbers as well :rolleyes:
 
Vancehu said:
So how much different is the one we're getting?
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US mUgen si = US Si + shocks/springs/sway bars/wheels/tires/exhaust.
basically, Si with sprinkles on top.
http://automobiles.honda.com/future-cars/civic-mugen-si-sedan.aspx

Mugen civic rr = civic typer + cams/header/exhaust/aero-package(diffuser etc)/oversized brake/suspension/seats etc
basically do more type-Rish stuff on what is already type-R
http://www.mugen-power.com/car/RR/concept/index.html

btw, if you want, you can buy a HONDA built civic type-r race car for only 1,690,000 yen($15k US) not legal on road tho.
http://www.honda.co.jp/CIVICTYPE-R/onemake/index.html
 
Nice avatar ak.

Here's the vid of the NSX Type S vs. a mere Civic Type R for additional reference:
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j.r said:
Is the weight added for 4 doors that much greater than the a coupe layout for Front engine/Front wheel drive?

With similiar output from an S2000 with a better drive train layout, why can't an S2000 perform the same? It seems illogical even for a winding track that a front wheel drive/front engine sedan could keep up with a Ferrari F40.

Can someone please explain the science behind this?
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Well tyres today are much better than that on F40 and suspension on Civic is much more advanced etc. etc. :)
 

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