2008 Honda Mugen Civic

Honda has been the center of attention for the lastworry that people might confuse it with its Civic Si
few decades mainly due to the innovative models itversion since the Mugen Si badge is clearly displayed
has been producing. There is a long list of models toat the front grille, spoiler and the rear deck.
the name of Honda but the recent model that hasThe wheels are made from aluminum weighing less
caused the Honda enthusiasts to go wild is the Hondathen 17 pound and are 18x7.5 inch wide only. The
Mugen Civic model which is expected to be releasedweight of these wheels is actually 27% less then the
by mid-October 2008. It is an M-Tec Sedan comingnormally available 17 inch Si wheels. These seven
out as the Formula One version of Civic Si,spokes are encircled by BF Goodrich G-Force KDW
co-developed by Honda and MugenIn Japanese215/40ZR18 tires which have made this model ready
Mugen means "without limit" and it is an auto partfor any race track.
manufacturer. This company was founded by HirotoshiAnother good feature of this new model is that the
Honda who is the son of the founder of the originalsuspension has been lowered by almost 0.6 inches.
Honda Motor Company Mr. Soichiro Honda. However,This change in design has caused major impact on the
Mugen is not a part of Honda Motors and has beenperformance of the car by improving the damping
operating independently since its foundation. Mugen isforce by 8% in the front and huge 24% in the rear.
famous for the parts that it has been developingThese figures are very much reliable since the fine
mainly due to its involvement with F1 and super GTtuning has been performed at the Japan's Famous
racing. This involvement has certainly refined theRace Circuit Twin Ring Motegi. Another major change
production of Mugen and those who want to give theirthat has taken place in this high performance car is
car a sports looks and most likely to buy the Mugenthat the Mugen Civic have got better catback exhaust
auto parts. The company has also been known tosystem. This change has resulted in the back pressure
produce high performance and racing parts for theto be relieved much easily and the driver getting better
racers as well as the street tuners.performance without feeling much change except for
The Honda Mugen Civic is a 4-door car and comes inthe aggressive exhaust note they might hear.
Fiji Blue Pearl color at the moment only. It is a limitedThe inside of this car is also as unique yet elegant as
version so only 1000 lucky customers will be able tothe outside. The center console have also got the
drive this beautiful car around with pride. Due to theMugen badge embedded on it along with the spherical
limited version fact the price and the demand for theMugen brushed aluminum shift knob which is 2.0 inch
car has gone really high and most of the dealers arewide only. The inside of the car have also got the
currently selling it at the price of $30,000 per piece.familiar Si dressing like Si embroidered in red color on
This is the right car for the Honda lovers andthe front bucket seat's back.
enthusiasts who have long been waiting for an elegantThe safety of the driver as well as the others in the
yet sporty look four doors Sedan.car has also been taken into consideration when
The exterior of this beautiful Fiji Blue Pearl car isdesigning this car. This car has the famous Honda
wrapped in an aero body kit that integrates side skirts,Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure. This
front spoilers along with matte black sports grille,body structure ensures the safety of the driver and is
adjustable rear view wing and black rear bumperable to absorb and disperse the energy of the impact
diffuser that is much like M3. Although these changeswhen an accident takes place. And even in cases
might seem to be minor and of little importancewhen you have to suddenly stop the car your safety
however when put together you get a car that giveshas been ensured through the ABS or anti-lock braking
you a unique athletic look by still maintaining thesystem as well as the 3-point seat belt.
elegance and beauty of Civic Sedan. But you need not