2007.03 : Honda announced the release of the FD2 Civic type R in Japan
on March 29. The 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. The 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.
