2008 Honda Civic MUGEN Si Sedan Set for Fall Releas Honda announces details of factory-prepared MUGEN Civi 07/23/2007 - LEXINGTON, Ohio A factory-prepared 2008 Honda Civic MUGEN Si Sedan will debut i mid-October, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today The Civic MUGEN Si Sedan is equipped with a high-performanc suspension, forged aluminum wheels, aerodynamic body styling and sport-tuned exhaust system “Honda enthusiasts have long been asking for factory-installed MUGE performance products similar to what the company offers in Japan, said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda. “We’r enthusiasts, too, and the ultra-premium Civic MUGEN Si Sedan offer exclusive style and elevated handling performance with legendar Honda refinement. The track-tuned suspension, tested at the Twin Ring Motegi racin circuit in Japan, lowers the vehicle by 0.6 inches with aggressiv spring and damper tuning for enhanced handling performance whil still maintaining a high level of ride comfort. Compared to th conventional Civic Si Sedan, front and rear damping force (both bum and rebound) was increased between 8- and 24-percent. Lightweigh 16.98-pound 18×7.5-inch forged aluminum wheels (27 percent lighte than the stock 17×7 alloy wheel) and high-grip BFGoodrich® g-Forc KDW 215/40ZR18 summer tires help to create MUGEN’s unique, rewardin and well-balanced handling performance character. The full-vehicl aero-package adds a front spoiler with a sports grille, sid spoilers, a rear bumper diffuser and a rear wing The sport exhaust system reduces back pressure from the catalyti converter back. The Civic MUGEN Si Sedan will be availabl exclusively in Fiji Blue Pearl and include front and rear MUGE emblems. Inside, a MUGEN Limited Edition placard is located on th center console along with a spherical 50 mm MUGEN aluminum shif knob The name MUGEN symbolizes Honda performance throughout Asia and aroun the globe. MUGEN, under license by M-TEC Co., Ltd., of Japan, has bee closely associated with Honda for more than three decades in th design and manufacture of racing and premium aftermarket performanc products The limited-production vehicle (maximum of 1,000 units for the 200 model year) will have a retail price of less than ,000 when i goes on sale and include a full factory warranty. A prototype of th Honda Civic MUGEN Si was shown at the Specialty Equipment Marke Association (SEMA) show in fall 2006 Civic MUGEN Si Sedan Specs Engine Type = i-VTEC DOHC 4-cylinder engin Displacement = 2.0 liters (1998 cc Transmission = 6 Speed M Horsepower = 197 @ 7800 rp Torque (lb.-ft.) = 139 @ 6100 rp Ride Height = 5.3 inches (-0.6 inches from Civic Si Sedan Overall Length = 177.8 inches total (+1.1 inches from Civic Si Sedan Wheels: Forged GP 18×7.5 (pattern 5H-114.3 +48 View the attachments for this post at: http://www.jlaforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=9199607#919960
