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Honda Civic MUGEN Si Sedan Pricing Set at $29,500
Limited-production model further enhances handling and styling of Civic Si Sedan The 2008 Honda Civic MÚGEN Si Sedan is arriving at dealerships nationwide wîth a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price1 (MSRP) of $29,500, plus destination and handling charges, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.
Built on the foundation of the Civic Si Sedan and tuned by the prestigious racing and aftermarket performance company, MÚGEN, the Civic MÚGEN Si Sedan adds a track-tuned MÚGEN suspension, 18-inch forged alloy lightweight wheels, a full aerodynamic body kit wîth adjustable rear wing spoiler, a rear diffuser and a sport-tuned exhaust system. Powertrain highlights include the Civic Si's high-revving, 197-horsepower, 2.0-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine wîth an 8000-rpm redline; a 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission; and a helical-type, limited-slip differential.
'The Civic MÚGEN Si Sedan brings together the excitement of the Civic Si wîth MÚGEN's legendary reputation for performance,' said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda. 'The track-tuned MÚGEN suspension further enhances the handling of the Civic Si Sedan.'
The track-tuned suspension, tested at the Twin Ring Motegi racing circuit in Japan, lowers the vehicle by 0.6 inches wîth aggressive spring and damper tuning for enhanced handling performance while still maintaining a high level of ride comfort. Compared to the conventional Civic Si Sedan dampers, front and rear damping force (both bump and rebound) was increased between 8- and 24-percent.
Lightweight 17-pound 18x7.5-inch forged alloy wheels (27 percent lighter than the stock 17x7-inch alloy wheel) and high-grip BFGoodrich®2 g-Force KDW 215/40ZR18 summer tires help to create MÚGEN's unique, rewarding and well-balanced handling performance character.
The full-vehicle aero-package adds a front spoiler wîth a sports grille, side skirts, a rear bumper diffuser and an adjustable rear wing spoiler. The sport-tuned exhaust system reduces back pressure downstream from the catalytic converter. The Civic MÚGEN Si Sedan is available exclusively in Fiji Blue Pearl and includes front and rear MÚGEN emblems. Inside, a MÚGEN Limited-edition placard is located on the center console along wîth a MÚGEN 50mm spherical aluminum shift knob.
The name MÚGEN symbolizes Honda performance throughout Asia and around the globe. MÚGEN, under license by M-TEC Co., Ltd., of Japan, has been closely associated wîth Honda for more than three decades in the design and manufacture of racing and premium aftermarket performance products.
The limited-production Civic MÚGEN Si Sedan (maximum of 1,000 units for the 2008 model year) is backed by the standard factory Honda warranty.
The interior design provides a performance-driving environment wîth the Civic Si's firmly-bolstered synthetic suede seats wîth red stitching, red backlit gauges and a leather-trimmed §teering wheel.
The Civic Si's 2.0-liter, 16-valve, DOHC i-VTEC engine produces 197-horsepower @ 7800 rpm and 139 lb-ft. of torque at 6100 rpm. A standard close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission allows for quick gear changes wîth torque distributed via a limited-slip differential for enhanced traction in high-performance driving situations.
The interior's two-tier instrument panel conveys a futuristic design wîth quick-reference meter positioning and includes a rev-limit indicator light. A leather-wrapped §teering wheel wîth tilt-and-telescope feature is standard. The 7-speaker, 350-watt premium audio system features a subwoofer, Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC), MP3/WMA3 playback capability and auxiliary audio input jack. Additional features include a 60/40 split folding rear seat, one-touch power moonroof, red ambient console lighting, remote entry wîth security system, power windows, power locks, a dual trip meter odometer and a Maintenance Minder™ indicator.
Every 2008 Civic integrates a wide array of standard safety technologies starting wîth the Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure; side curtain airbags; driver's and front passenger's side airbags wîth a passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS); and dual-stage, dual-threshold driver's and front passenger's airbags. Active front seat head restraints are designed to help reduce the severity of neck injury in the event of a rear collision. Standard safety features include Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®), an anti-lock brake system (ABS) wîth electronic brake distribution, front seatbelts wîth an automatic-tensioning system and load limiters, and a pedestrian injury mitigation design incorporated into the front exterior of the vehicle. Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminders and daytime running lights are also standard equipment. Vehicle Stability Assist provides launch, oversteer and acceleration-understeer control by modulating engine power and/or applying brake pressure independently to each wheel. VSA can be manually deactivated if conditions warrant it.
A prototype of the Honda Civic MÚGEN Si was shown at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in fall, 2006.Source - Honda
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