Mugen Goes Aero Crazy on the Honda Civic Type R

Mugen has announced a series of aerodynamic improvements for the Honda Civic Type R that will soon be available across Japan. The release of these parts is more than a year ago, as most of them were presented with a special concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon in January 2023.

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The most obvious change to the powerful hot hatch is the inclusion of a redesigned rear wing. This grand piano is priced at 308,000 yen (approximately $1,980) and is scheduled to be available at the end of September. It has carbon fiber end plates and can be adjusted manually. Complementing this fender is a new front spoiler, which will cost buyers 110,000 yen (approximately $710) in Berlina Black or 99,000 yen (approximately $640) unpainted. Mugen recommends installing both the front chin spoiler and rear wing to optimize downforce balance.

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Elsewhere, the Civic Type R can be ordered with new rear side splitters that complement the standard diffuser. These shards cost 99,000 yen (about $640) painted or 80,000 yen (about $515) unpainted. Rounding out the body upgrades are front bumper panels that cost 77,000 yen (approximately $500). The aero changes increase downforce by a claimed 25%.

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Mugen hasn’t stopped with the aero add-ons yet. The car now features 19-inch forged aluminum wheels, which are lighter than the standard wheels and can be ordered with new racing nuts and locknuts. These wheels were developed using BBS and cost 176,000 yen (~$1,100) per corner.

Honda Civic Type R owners can also order some special interior parts. For example, a new carbon fiber center console is available for 71,500 yen (about $460), as is a new Alcantara shift knob that costs 22,000 yen (about $142). Honda already ships its flagship hot hatch with some of the best seats on the market, but Mugen is also offering new Recaro bucket seats that cost 297,000 yen (about $1,900) for a pair.

You’ll no doubt notice that this Civic Type R also features special LED taillights and a single tailpipe, but these parts aren’t ready for release yet. A new carbon fiber steering wheel is also in the works.

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