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Honda has released an official video with its F1 pilot Jenson Button lapping the Nurburgring Nordschleife for the first time in his life with a 200 Hp Civic Type R. To be precise, the Japanese maker has published two videos, with the first containing the talk, and the second, the lap around the famous race track. –Videos after the jumpVia: Motorpasion & WindingRoad
Honda has released an official video with its F1 pilot Jenson Button lapping the Nurburgring Nordschleife for the first time in his life with a 200 Hp Civic Type R. To be precise, the Japanese maker has published two videos, with the first containing the talk, and the second, the lap around the famous race track. –Videos after the jumpVia: Motorpasion & WindingRoad
Honda has released an official video with its F1 pilot Jenson Button lapping the Nurburgring Nordschleife for the first time in his life with a 200 Hp Civic Type R. To be precise, the Japanese maker has published two videos, with the first containing the talk, and the second, the lap around the famous race track. –Videos after the jumpVia: Motorpasion & WindingRoad
Honda has released an official video with its F1 pilot Jenson Button lapping the Nurburgring Nordschleife for the first time in his life with a 200 Hp Civic Type R. To be precise, the Japanese maker has published two videos, with the first containing the talk, and the second, the lap around the famous race track. –Videos after the jumpVia: Motorpasion & WindingRoad
This undeniably impressively supped up Civic Type-RR is the work of Mugen and it made its debut at the recent Tokyo Auto Salon. Apart from the overly aggressive bodykit that includes an aluminium bonnet, a carbon-fibre front end and a large rear-wing spoiler, the Mugen Civic Type-RR Experimental Spec boasts a series of mechanical upgrades, the most important being the K20A engine that has been bored out to 2.2-litres. The result is an output of 260 HP and a maximum torque figure of 235 Nm or 173 lbs/ft.
Via: Le Blog Auto , Source: Mugen
This undeniably impressively supped up Civic Type-RR is the work of Mugen and it made its debut at the recent Tokyo Auto Salon. Apart from the overly aggressive bodykit that includes an aluminium bonnet, a carbon-fibre front end and a large rear-wing spoiler, the Mugen Civic Type-RR Experimental Spec boasts a series of mechanical upgrades, the most important being the K20A engine that has been bored out to 2.2-litres. The result is an output of 260 HP and a maximum torque figure of 235 Nm or 173 lbs/ft.Via: Le Blog Auto , Source: Mugen
At this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon (January 11-13), which is the Japanese equivalent of the US SEMA and the European ESSEN tuning shows, Honda will display two custom designed concept vehicles. The race-track ready Sports Modulo Type R is based on the Civic Type R, and according to Honda, it demonstrates how aerodynamic performance and design can be brought together to enhance a vehicle.
Press Release
TOKYO, Japan, January 9, 2008– Honda Access Corporation, manufacturer of genuine Honda aftermarket parts and accessories, announced that it will feature two Modulo concept vehicles in its exhibition at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2008 with NAPAC, to be held from Friday, January 11, to Sunday, January 13, 2008, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Japan.
The theme for the Honda display will be “Realizing Dreams Together”, and the focus will be on road-going models that display the true value of Honda Access products and demonstrating how those products deliver what customers really desire.
The two concept vehicles are designed to take the appeal of the sedan to a higher level through new approaches to customization. The Sports Modulo Type R is based on the Civic Type R, and demonstrates how aerodynamic performance and design can be brought together to enhance a vehicle. The Touring Modulo Inspire, based on the new Inspire, is a luxury vehicle that combines a sporty character with a premium feel.
Also on display will be Civic Type R, Step WGN and Fit models, and motorcycles featuring Honda’s most advanced equipment. The latest Honda car navigation and audio systems and other genuine Honda accessories will also be presented. .
1 Honda Access Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
2 Modulo is an original Honda customization brand.
3 Sponsored by the Tokyo Auto Salon Association with the cooperation of the Nippon Auto Parts Aftermarket Committee (NAPAC)
Overview of Tokyo Auto Salon 2008
Dates:
Friday, January 11, 9am to 6pm: Press Day; 1pm to 6pm:Special General Admission
Saturday, January 12, 9pm to 6pm: General Admission
Sunday, January 13, 9am to 5pm: General Admission
Location:
International Convention Hall, Makuhari Messe (Japan Convention Center), Chiba, Japan
Press Conference by Honda Access: Exhibition Overview
Date:
Friday, January 11, from 9:30
Location:
International Convention Hall, Makuhari Messe (Japan Convention Center), Chiba, Japan, Central Hall, Exhibit #431, Honda display
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Automobiles: 2 vehicles
Sports Modulo Type R, Touring Modulo Inspire e
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Automobiles: 2 vehicles
StepWGN, Kids Bike Transporter
Motorcycles: 1 vehicle
Forza Z Audio Package
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Team Honda Access Civic (2007 Super Endurance ST4 Class Series Championship Car)
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Automobiles: 6 vehicles
Fit Active Plus, Fit Sports Neo, Fit Luxe’ster
Modulo StepWGN, Modulo Odyssey Absolute, Modulo Zest Sport
Motorcycles: 2 vehicles
Gold Wing 1800, Shadow 750
At this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon (January 11-13), which is the Japanese equivalent of the US SEMA and the European ESSEN tuning shows, Honda will display two custom designed concept vehicles. The race-track ready Sports Modulo Type R is based on the Civic Type R, and according to Honda, it demonstrates how aerodynamic performance and design can be brought together to enhance a vehicle.Press Release
TOKYO, Japan, January 9, 2008– Honda Access Corporation, manufacturer of genuine Honda aftermarket parts and accessories, announced that it will feature two Modulo concept vehicles in its exhibition at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2008 with NAPAC, to be held from Friday, January 11, to Sunday, January 13, 2008, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Japan.
The theme for the Honda display will be “Realizing Dreams Together”, and the focus will be on road-going models that display the true value of Honda Access products and demonstrating how those products deliver what customers really desire.
The two concept vehicles are designed to take the appeal of the sedan to a higher level through new approaches to customization. The Sports Modulo Type R is based on the Civic Type R, and demonstrates how aerodynamic performance and design can be brought together to enhance a vehicle. The Touring Modulo Inspire, based on the new Inspire, is a luxury vehicle that combines a sporty character with a premium feel.
Also on display will be Civic Type R, Step WGN and Fit models, and motorcycles featuring Honda’s most advanced equipment. The latest Honda car navigation and audio systems and other genuine Honda accessories will also be presented. .
1 Honda Access Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
2 Modulo is an original Honda customization brand.
3 Sponsored by the Tokyo Auto Salon Association with the cooperation of the Nippon Auto Parts Aftermarket Committee (NAPAC)
Overview of Tokyo Auto Salon 2008
Dates:
Friday, January 11, 9am to 6pm: Press Day; 1pm to 6pm:Special General Admission
Saturday, January 12, 9pm to 6pm: General Admission
Sunday, January 13, 9am to 5pm: General Admission
Location:
International Convention Hall, Makuhari Messe (Japan Convention Center), Chiba, Japan
Press Conference by Honda Access: Exhibition Overview
Date:
Friday, January 11, from 9:30
Location:
International Convention Hall, Makuhari Messe (Japan Convention Center), Chiba, Japan, Central Hall, Exhibit #431, Honda display
<>
Automobiles: 2 vehicles
Sports Modulo Type R, Touring Modulo Inspire e
<>
Automobiles: 2 vehicles
StepWGN, Kids Bike Transporter
Motorcycles: 1 vehicle
Forza Z Audio Package
<>
Team Honda Access Civic (2007 Super Endurance ST4 Class Series Championship Car)
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Automobiles: 6 vehicles
Fit Active Plus, Fit Sports Neo, Fit Luxe’ster
Modulo StepWGN, Modulo Odyssey Absolute, Modulo Zest Sport
Motorcycles: 2 vehicles
Gold Wing 1800, Shadow 750
Along with the sporty Inspire Modulo Concept that we showed you earlier today (click here), Honda will also introduce a street-legal, track-ready version of the Civic Type-R sedan at the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon in January. 
Apart from the racing livery, the Civic Type-R Modulo Concept’s exterior is enhanced by a wing spoiler, clear tail-lights and a set of cool 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 225/35 R19 rubber. Not much, but wait until you take a look at the concept’s interior. Honda’s designers removed anything they could in order to lower the car’s weight. The door panels were replaced with carbon fibre, the door handles gave their place to latches while the stock front seats were swapped for a pair of impressive (and lightweight) Recaro bucket seats. Honda kinda overdid it with the carbon fibre as the lightweight material has been used among other things on the new sports steering wheel, the handbrake and the centre dash. -Continued after the jump
Since we don’t have the official press release in our hands, we don’t know if Honda proceeded to any mechanical changes. However, we did see from the pictures that the Civic Type-R Modulo Concept is fitted with electronically controlled adjustable dampers. We’ll have more on the concept closer to the Tokyo Auto Salon opening which is set for January 11, 2008.
Pics via: carview
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