Skunk2 project EP3 Honda CivicRR up for sale
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Aftermarket parts manufacturer Skunk2 has been churning out go-fast bits for Hondas since the mid 1990s. Initially named Skunkworks, the company's extensive racing efforts and an R&D facility only found in the dreams of most engineers have rocketed it to the forefront of today's sport compact market. Skunk2 is ready to move into the future and is seeking to offload its project EP3 Honda Civic RR in order to make room for something new. Built to show that the Japanese tuners could be beaten at their own game, and loaded with every possible item in the Skunk2 catalog, the ride carries an asking price of $17,000.
The project exclusively uses U.S. domestic market parts. The motor, built with Wiseco pistons, forged Cunningham rods and various Skunk2 components, churns out 254 hp and 190 ft-lbs of torque at the wheels. For the most part, the mods are limited to the performance and interior upgrades, though a few Civic Type R body trim pieces (technically UKDM) and lightweight Volk wheels (apparently domestic distribution counts as USDM) also find their way onto the car. No gaudy shopping cart rear wings or excessively louvered hoods for this rice burner. Check out the gallery for more EP3 images.
Gallery: Skunk2 EP3 Honda Civic RR
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
MemphisNET 2:10PM (8/02/2008)
Very nice, if you want a US-based Honda compact rocket.
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matt 2:16PM (8/02/2008)
I quite like it.
it would look nice next to my mugen si in my garage.
too bad there's a corvette in its spot :)
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big jim slade 3:45PM (8/02/2008)
Then get rid of the torqueless Mugen. Get a Mazdaspeed3 or something nice and peppy to fill that place up. Can't go wrong...
matt 4:19PM (8/02/2008)
I got the mugen because I like Honda and the standard Si wasn't enough for me.
It's my little baby -- I won't ever get rid of it.
I don't buy Ford products, so no MS3, sorry...
Red 5:07PM (8/02/2008)
@ matt,
You got the Mugen Si and you're bragging like it's a good thing? Even as a Honda enthusiast, I know a rip-off when I see one...
On another note, I believe this is the same car they commissioned to have an audio system they didn't have to pull out for track duty. The entire system, including cables, subwoofer, speakers and headunit weighs 45lbs. I believe and the audio is pretty high end IIRC. $17K is a good deal.
matt 6:06PM (8/02/2008)
Red,
I know a ripoff when I see one, too. That's why I paid less than invoice for it. I only really wanted the suspension and exhaust, so I think I got a pretty good deal considering the time/money that would have went into putting those in aftermarket.
josh 3:04PM (8/02/2008)
17k is a new TC..
I would take this Civic :)
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zmf001 3:05PM (8/02/2008)
This is a very nicely modified Civic. It goes to show what is actually possible. Sadly this is a far cry from what is typical seen from a modified Honda.
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Franz 3:23PM (8/02/2008)
Skunk2 usually builds really good, no nonsense cars. This one seems to be no different. If I were in the market for a hot hatch, I'd definitely put in a bid.
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Cameron 3:27PM (8/02/2008)
The Sparco back seats are beautiful.
Which set of Volks does it come with? I'll take the TE37s.
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Alex 4:06PM (8/02/2008)
if only Honda would bring the current Civic Type-R to the US.
but this looks like an honestly tuned civic. it has purpose...
and that purpose is not to look like a space ship.
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Declan Moran 4:06PM (8/02/2008)
This with an airbag and real seats (for the driving round town in) and this would be great, need to scrub the ricers menu of the sides though, thats just a shopping list for the thieves.
It must run on race gas for the 253 claimed
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Jay 7:24AM (8/03/2008)
You don't need race gas to make that much from that motor. With those kind of mods and a tune, its very do-able on pump gas.
CarbonBlack 4:37PM (8/02/2008)
I am not sure I would buy an already modified car.
I'd rather build it up from scratch
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AntBee 7:45AM (8/03/2008)
I had a white '02 Civic SiR, no mods, and I loved it! I miss that car, and this one makes me miss it even more. If I had the money, I would look into buying this one.
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Billy Elliot 9:58AM (8/04/2008)
I'd tear out the interior, add a cage, change the wheels-brakes-suspension, add a skid plate and BAM you've got a pretty good Group 2 rally car.
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