Honda Civic Type R Euro Tuned by Mugen

Sorry folks, only for Japan and Europe....
As you know, the European version of the Civic Type R is now available in Japan, and just a couple of days after its launch in Japan, Mugen decided to provide its Own kit for this very special guest in Japan.

The kit obviously includes some aero parts, but also some performances ones like improved sport suspension, brakes and so on…

Source;
http://www.nihoncar.com/en/news-1188-Honda+Civic+Type+R+Euro+Tuned+by+Mugen.html

MUGEN Euro confirms Type R prototype development

This won't be coming to North America, so don't get too excited. (Although there were rumours at one point of the UK Civic coming here with an Acura badge....)
"In standard trim, the Civic Type R is a thrilling machine to drive," said Hiro Toyoda, Vice President of MUGEN EURO. "It is a fantastic base model from which we hope to develop one of the quickest point to point front-wheel-drive road cars in the country."

Toyoda san is referring to a prototype of a MUGEN EURO-developed Type R which is still in concept stage. MUGEN EURO is a subsidiary of the tuner with the same name but is based in Northampton, UK.

The car is being run on the same powertrain as the 2007 Civic MUGEN RR from Japan but will have its power and torque increased. That model had 240hp (177kW), was 10kg lighter than the standard model and was limited to only 300 units.

The brakes, the exhaust and suspension system are also being improved. Looks have been enhanced with a more purposeful aerodynamic kit that includes a larger rear boot spoiler.
No confirmation as to whether MUGEN EURO will eventually produce a customer car out of this prototype or not. For the moment UK fans will have to be content with the Civic Type-R (FN2R).

Source;
http://www.worldcarfans.com/109070320279/mugen-euro-confirms-type-r-prototype-development

Mugen Civic Type R hatchback restores former glory

HA! First dual exhaust Civic I've ever seen....

Honda's Euro-market Civic Type R hatchback has been called out for being a successor that hasn't exactly succeeded. Seems a bit of the thrill is gone from the new car compared to the old one. Enter tuning firm Mugen, whose modifications to the Type R hatch should make it even better than it once was.

Not much is known about the changes in store. However, based on changes made for Mugen's Japan-spec Civic Type RR 4-door sedan, these pictures, and the fact that this car might take on the Renault R26.R, you can expect much: upgraded suspension and 18-inch wheels, giant front splitter and rear wing, huge exhaust, and a powerplant putting out 237 bhp and 160 lb-ft.

If the pictures don't lie, however, it looks like the bigger Brembo brakes might not appear, and the back seats will remain in place. You can check out the details for yourself in the high-res gallery below.

Source;

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/20/mugen-civic-type-r-hatchback-restores-former-glory/