2007 Honda Mugen Civic Si Sedan

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The 2007 Honda Mugen Civic Si Sedan represents a prototype that was unveiled at the 2006 SEMA show, showing impressive features, such as forged aluminum wheels, a high performance suspension as well as a sport exhaust system and an aerodynamic body styling. John Mendel, senior vice president of American Honda, commented that enthusiasts had associated the name MUGEN with JDM Honda performance for decades and the unveiling of the Civic Si Sedan had brought the two companies together again, thus providing the ultimate level of performance, quality and refinement. The engineers tested the track tuned suspension at the Twin Ring Motegi racing circuit in Japan, lowering the vehicle by 0.6 inches, while the handling performance was enhanced due to the aggressive spring and damper tuning, without compromising the high level of ride comfort. The full-vehicle aero-package comprises a front spoiler with a sports grille, a rear wing, a rear bumper diffuser and side spoilers. The interior shows a serial number placard placed on the instrument panel as well as a spherical 50 mm MUGEN shift knob. MUGEN is well known for its collaboration with Honda in the manufacture and design of racing and premium aftermarket performance products.

Honda Mugen Civic Si Sedan review:

At the 2006 SEMA show, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. revealed a prototype Civic MUGEN Si Sedan prepared by legendary Honda tuner MUGEN equipped with a high performance suspension, forged aluminum wheels, aerodynamic body styling and a sport exhaust system.

"Enthusiasts have equated the name MUGEN with JDM Honda performance for decades, and with the introduction of the Civic Si Sedan, the time is right for the two companies to once again join forces," said John Mendel, senior vice president of American Honda. "A MUGEN-tuned vehicle available directly from the factory provides the ultimate level of performance, quality and refinement in a specially-tuned car."

The track tuned suspension, tested at the Twin Ring Motegi racing circuit in Japan, lowers the vehicle by 0.6 inches with aggressive spring and damper tuning for enhanced handling performance while still maintaining a high level of ride comfort. Compared to the stock Civic Si Sedan, front and rear damping force (both bump and rebound) was increased between 8- and 24-percent (the rate varies depending on condition). Lightweight 16.7-pound 18x7.5-inch forged aluminum wheels (27 percent lighter than the stock 17x7 alloy wheel) and high-grip BFGoodrich(R) g-Force KDW 215/40ZR18 summer tires help to further create MUGEN's rewarding and well-balanced handling performance character.

The full-vehicle aero-package adds a front spoiler with a sports grille (with special MUGEN Si emblem), side spoilers, a rear bumper diffuser and a rear wing. The sports exhaust system reduces exhaust system back pressure from the catalytic converter back, resulting in an enhanced power curve. Additional accoutrements include front and rear MUGEN emblems outside. Inside, a serial number placard is located on the instrument panel along with a spherical 50 mm MUGEN shift knob.

The name MUGEN symbolizes Honda performance throughout Asia and around the globe. MUGEN, under license by M-TEC Co., Ltd., of Japan, has been closely associated with Honda for more than three decades in the design and manufacture of racing and premium aftermarket performance products. End of Honda Mugen Civic Si Sedan review.