The recent Mugen Civic Type R may have been expensive but there’s no denying it was fast and sounded magnificent, and now owners of regular Civics have an option to dip into the Mugen parts bin and give their own cars some of that magic.Eight Honda dealers from across the UK have been chosen to launch the Mugen Original Parts Programme, supplying FN2...

No, this isn’t the Mugen Civic Type R that was announced a few months ago. That was a heavily tuned and ridiculously priced version of the standard Type R that featured serious engine mods, some clever chassis work and a fancy bodykit. Instead this Honda Civic Type R Mugen 200 is a limited edition of the Type R that’s been inspired by the Mugen...

It’s not going to be much of a surprise after the enthusiastic response to the prototype Mugen Civic Type R, but the decision has been made to put the tuned and lightweight hot hatch into production.SPECIFICATIONSEngine 4-cylinder 1998ccPower 237bhpTorque 156lb ftTop Speed 140mph+ (est)0-60mph 7.0 seconds (est)British tuners Mugen...

There’s still no official word that the Mugen Civic Type R will be going into production, but that hasn’t stopped Mugen letting some of the motoring press loose in the car. Autocar have been one of the lucky publications and have released this video of their drive. With 237bhp at 8,300rpm the Mugen is 20% up on power compared to the standard Civic...

Fantastic news! Mugen Motorsports, the tuning division at Honda, have confirmed that the rumours are true and they are going to build a special version of the Civic Type R. Stripped out and boasting a tuned 2.0-litre VTEC engine, the Mugen Civic Type R will offer 240bhp and will take the fight to the European hot hatch makers.Ever since turbo-charging became...

One of the best cars to come out of Japan recently is the Mugen Civic RR. Starting life as a saloon Civic Type-R, the Mugen RR then has the important bits stripped out and replaced with racing kit including carbonfibre bumpers and spoiler, aluminium bonnet, lightweight alloys, bespoke brakes and super-stiff suspension. The 2.0-litre VTEC engine receives new...