The 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon is just around the corner, and Mugen, the legendary Honda tuning house, is gearing up to set the show floor ablaze with a pair of audacious body kits for the firecracker FL5 Civic Type R.
Subtle Savage: Group A
Aimed at those who prefer their aggression with a hint of class, the Group A kit transforms the Type R into a stealthy predator. The key highlight is the carbon fibre front splitter, jutting out like a hungry jaw. Flanked by sculpted air curtain shrouds, it channels airflow with menacing purpose.
Silver wheels gleam beneath extended rocker panels, giving the car a hunkered-down stance. A new rear wing completes the look, hinting at the aerodynamic enhancements lurking around the back (which Mugen is keeping under wraps for now).
Full-blown bonkers: Group B
If Group A is a panther stalking through the shadows, Group B is a lion roaring in the midday sun. It takes everything from Group A and cranks it up to eleven. The carbon fibre hood, emblazoned with a gaping air extractor and side louvres, screams "track day, not grocery run."
Porsche 911 GT3 RS-inspired louvres erupt from the front wheel arches, and the rocker panels become even more pronounced, transforming the Type R's silhouette into a wedge of pure downforce.
What's your pick?
Both kits are works of automotive art, each catering to a different kind of Type R enthusiast. Group A offers a taste of Mugen's magic while retaining a degree of everyday civility. Group B throws caution to the wind, embracing the outrageous in the pursuit of ultimate performance.
The only question is: are you Team A or Team B?
