Turns out rumors can be true, after all. Japanese Honda tuning giant Mugen will be releasing its version of the Honda Civic Type R to its home market in a limited-production run of just 300 cars.

Dubbed the Honda Civic Mugen RR, this front-engine, front-drive sedan will gain 15 more horses over the standard Type R for a total of 240 and will lose 22 pounds, bringing its weight down to 2733 pounds, according to Mugen. The power gains stem from a freer-flowing dual-exhaust setup, a ram-air intake system, and a revised camshaft profile. Mugen also has retuned the suspension; the brakes have been upgraded with a firmer hydraulic line, sport pads, and slotted rotors; and new wheels have been fitted with super-sticky Bridgestone Potenza RE070 RR tires.

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