Just the Facts: - The 2012 Honda Civic Type R Mugen 2.2 debuted on Thursday, but Honda's U.S. arm tells Inside Line it won't be coming here.
- Honda's European unit says that plans for the Civic Type R Mugen 2.2, including volume predictions and pricing, have yet to be finalized.
- Strangely, the 2010 Honda Civic Type R Mugen did not sell out.
NORTHAMPTON, England — The 2012 Honda Civic Type R Mugen 2.2 debuted on Thursday, but Honda's U.S. arm tells Inside Line it won't be coming here.
"We have no plans to sell this car in the U.S.," wrote Chuck Schifsky, an American Honda Motor Co. spokesman in response to an e-mailed query from Inside Line.
Honda's European unit said in a statement that plans for the Civic Type R Mugen 2.2, including volume predictions and pricing, have yet to be finalized.
The Civic Type R Mugen 2.2 gets a sport suspension, upgraded brakes and a performance body kit.
The cylinder bore and stroke have been increased, boosting output to 256 horsepower.
"Compared to a standard Honda Civic Type R, both power and torque are up 30 percent," said Honda.
The Civic Type R Mugen 2.2 is described by the automaker as "a tribute to the Honda K20 2.0-liter engine, which has ceased production in Japan."
"Environmental pressures mean naturally aspirated engines are rapidly being superseded by other engine architectures and technologies," said Hiro Toyota, vice president of Mugen Euro, in a statement. "We may never see the like of the K20 in a mainstream production car again, so felt it only fitting we mark the occasion with this special 2.2 version of the Honda Civic Type R."
Strangely, of the 20 2010 Civic Type R Mugens, four remain unsold.
"It's possible Mugen Euro may offer them with the reworked engine," said Honda.
Inside Line says: You'll have to admire this high-performance Honda from afar.
From: InsideLine
