Does anyone know if there are many differences between the 2008 Civic Si and 2008 Civic-Type-R?

[snowman]

I've read that Honda is planning to introduce the Civic-type-R here in the US in 2009-10. I think that car looks real cool, a lot better than the current Si. I'm in the market to get sport compact car and am wondering if the type-R is worth the wait for one more year. I've read that the Type-R has abt 20 hp more than the Si and is more race tuned.

[louzerz]

Yes you are correct. The Type R is scheduled to appear in U.S dealerships as of 2010.  As of now all we can go off of is the prototype JDM CTR which has a LSD with a k series motor producing 220Hp. Its said that the model will only come in hatchback version but being as this is years away anything could happen.



There are no garrentees!!

[EP3SiMan]

they are talking about a hatch but the chances of that is slim being the 2002-05 Si's were hatches and didnt seel as well as they hoped. a big factor in that was the rally inspired shifter.  Sales have shown that the coupes and now sedans are more asthetically(sp?)  pleasing. the fits are selling great because of the 4 door great fuel economy they have. it would be nice to see another performance hatch being a proud owner of the ugly duckling of honda, 03 Si, but dont count on it

[spiritofkaos1]

wait for the type-r. i was in japan in nov 07, and the 4 door ctr i saw driving down the street [rhd, on the right side of the road...drool...sorry] was absolutely gorgeous. even in comparison to the current factory direct mugen badged civic si here in the states. the type-r is heaven for any honda owner. acord type-r, civic type-r, integra type-r. drool.