Type R probably not coming around.
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Type R probably not coming around.
I have read on several message boards where the Civic Type R is more likely to make it then the Integra Type R. Main reasons being that the Type R would conflict with Acuras marketing of Type S being their highest trim, 98 Octane running the K20A which puts out 220hp, and limited production figures. Being that the Type S is only 200hp if the engine technicalitys are not worked out they will not be pushing 220...even the Aussie Type R's are just Type S' with Type R pieces(ie seats, etc, no K20A).
Read around...it looks like the only Type R's that will be here are the ones that are imported or Type S' that have been converted.
Read around...it looks like the only Type R's that will be here are the ones that are imported or Type S' that have been converted.
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dont do this. this is tearin me appart.........................................!
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Rep Power: 0 Its the logical move for Acura/Honda and I didn't expect it to come down this year in the first place.
The only way I had it coming was if the Type S wasn't selling to meet the companies expectations, but of course the Type S has sold well. And by bringing in the Type R it would only dilute their only product.
Plus the Type R would be higher priced, and at that level of about $25,000 the consumer has ALOT more options.
*But* if the Type S continues to sell very well, like it has been said, the Type R would also be a great choice to bring it in as a "limited, special, one time offer of the best Acura to date" or however Honda/Acura want to put it.
So hopefully in 04 it will be here, but I will think the negative and they bring it in 05. Oh well.
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The only way I had it coming was if the Type S wasn't selling to meet the companies expectations, but of course the Type S has sold well. And by bringing in the Type R it would only dilute their only product.
Plus the Type R would be higher priced, and at that level of about $25,000 the consumer has ALOT more options.
*But* if the Type S continues to sell very well, like it has been said, the Type R would also be a great choice to bring it in as a "limited, special, one time offer of the best Acura to date" or however Honda/Acura want to put it.
So hopefully in 04 it will be here, but I will think the negative and they bring it in 05. Oh well.
Ray
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Rep Power: 0 As long as they bring one of the R's over here I'm happy. In fact, I'd probably be more happy with the CTR, but that's just me[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/IMG]
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