This R34 is one of 144 M-Spec NUR examples delivered from the factory in Millennium Jade (JW0) and features a carbon fiber rear diffuser, a rear fog light, a rear wiper, an adjustable rear wing, side marker lamps, xenon headlights, and privacy glass. The car has been fitted with NISMO side skirts, rear bumper skirts, and wheel arch extensions in addition to a carbon-fiber rear wing blade and a replacement front spoiler.
When we think of performance 4 door saloons powered by high revving VTEC engines we think of the FD2 and the earlier CL1. The CL7 gets overlooked. Is it the subtle styling? Who knows.. But the truth is the CL7 is capable. Powered by the K20A, slick 6 speed manual and LSD and with a host of aftermarket parts available you can turn a CL7 into a weapon. Without doubt the weakest part of the CL7 is the suspension/ride height.
The CRX is a legend. When Honda announced the CRZ it raised eyebrows. Hybrid? LEA engine? Yes it doesn't have the power of modern hatchbacks/coupes but it does have stunning looks, brilliant handling and was/is well supported by the usual Honda tuners in Japan.
In October 1995 the Evo base model, the Lancer, underwent a full model change. This led to the Evolution series moving into its second generation. This progression was marked with the release of the fourth iteration of the Lancer Evolution, known as the Mitsubishi Evo IV, launched in August 1996. An innovative car, the first to use Active Yaw Control.
The boffins at Honda Japan weren't happy with the EP3. No doubt lots of shouting in Japanese ensued and lots of bowing. The result? Honda Japan shipping the JDM K20A all the way to Swindon to be fitted to the cars destined for Japan. Along with Championship White paint and better Recaro seats the JDM EP3 was head and shoulders above the offering we got here in the UK.
Over in Japan the NSX-R had demolished pretty much everything around a track. Even some high HP tuned cars on Tsukuba running OEM setup with a set of slicks. This ethos was then turned to the Integra. The Integra DC2 SiR was a relative success but Honda was determined to produce a world beater with the DC2..
The RS Turbo was considered "old" and was associated with young males driving around town centres with music booming and a barely legal girl in the passenger seat.. Where was the next generation of sports cars or sporty hatchbacks going to come from?
When done right, the JZX100 Chaser V is a stunning sight.. The Chaser isn't a car I've ever really thought much about.. In standard aero from it sits between the Rover 600 (I even found an owners club for this shockingly bad cars - currently rated 2.5 out of 5 by Parkers) and a generic late 90s Volvo..
Top Gear Magazine awarded the European FN2 Civic Type R its "Hot Hatch of 2007", praising the car's controls and comparing it favourably as a driver's car to its rivals, the Stig qualifying it as "an utter gem". ..and then we all know what happened next.. Clarkson said it "just doesn't feel that quick" and that "all the poise and controllability that you used to get in the old car is just sort of... gone".
Honda UK marketing bods. Why? Just... Why?? In 2001 Honda introduced the next generation of the Civic Type R as a unique 3-door hatchback to the UK market, which was manufactured in Swindon. The EDM Civic Type R featured a 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) 2.0L i-VTEC engine (K20A2) and the regular Type R treatment of seam welding, close ratio 6-speed transmission and upgraded brakes..
Who needs creature comforts? Subaru had entered a Legacy into the rally circuit in the early '90s, teaming with our very own Prodrive UK as early as 1989, but was winless. The Impreza's more nimble chassis would help, but a directive from Subaru insisted that, even though the Impreza was prepped and ready, Prodrive would have to score an overall victory in the Legacy before they could use it.
Grade 4 2009 FD2 Civic Type-R with juset over 42,000 miles from new! Brand new tyres fitted along with some minor paintwork. This is a fantastic example of the last NA Type-R Civics! The K20 just sings and loves to work hard, combine that with pin point steering, a dream 6sp manual transmission and you've got a combination that makes those spiritied B road runs an absolute joy.
James had been on our books for some time. Unsure of what to buy as an investment and already owning a super rare Evolution VIII RS he was looking for something different. We looked at low mileage EK9 Civic Type-Rs, CP9A Evolution VI Tommi Makinen Editions and out of the blue, this super low mileage Evolution IX RS came up at a dealer and it was actually James that found it and sent it over.
Mitsubishi issued the following press release on 26 January 2001: "Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announces that the Lancer Evolution VII sophisticated 4WD sports sedan will go on sale at Galant and Car Plaza dealer showrooms throughout Japan on Saturday 3 February 2001".
A very special BNR32 GT-R ready for collection. This client has been on our books since May 2017 with very specific needs. BNR32, low mileage and in as original condition as possible. Originally he was looking for a V-Spec but when this example came up, it was too good an opportunity to pass up.
