1602-8 Tomitsuka Naka Hamamatsu
Shizuoka Japan 432-8002
2007.03 : Honda announced the release of FD2 Civic type R in Japan on March
29. FD2 Honda Civic type R, 4 door sedan with Front engine/Front drive,
is powered by a specially tuned 2.0-liter K20A i-VTEC engine that makes
225 horsepower.
K20A engine performance has been improved by surfacing of head-port, by
adopting the DBW (Drive-By-Wire ) and by tuning of intake/exhaust manifolds.
The Civic type R has a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission.
To achieve a high driving performance, the Civic type R has adopted the
lightweight & high-rigid body shell, exclusive suspension, specially
tuned ABS/EBD system, 18 inches Potenza tires, and 17 inches front disc
brakes with Brembo 4-pot aluminum calipers.
The Civic type R is equipped with exclusive aero parts, exclusive hood fenders, type R red emblems, exclusive Honda R spec seats, exclusive steering wheel, a short stroke sports shift, metal pedals, and engine starter button.
2007.06 : Mugen announced the release of the performance-enhanced Civic
Mugen RR, based on the Civic type R, in Japan on September 13. The K20
engine makes 240 horsepower (240ps/8000rpm, 22.2kgm/7000rpm) by having
exclusive camshafts & valve springs and by tuning of intake/exhaust
system.
The Civic Mugen RR has adopted the 6 speed manual transmission with the
short stroke shifter and Brembo brakes with slit-rotors stainless-mesh
hoses. Furthermore, the Civic Mugen RR has achieved 15kg loss in weight
by equipping the carbon front bumper & grille, the carbon rear wing,the
aluminum hood with out-let,light weight alloy wheels, and carbon RECARO
seats.
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1602-8 Tomitsuka Naka Hamamatsu Shizuoka Japan