well this Si concept looks BADACE

[IALuder]

http://www.autoweek.com/files/specia...c/images/1.jpg
http://www.autoweek.com/files/specia...Concept_01.jpg
http://www.autoweek.com/files/specia...Concept_08.jpg
http://www.autoweek.com/files/specia...Concept_11.jpg
http://www.autoweek.com/files/specia...Concept_15.jpg

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Honda Civic Si Concept Makes World Debut at Chicago Auto Show

200HP Civic Si Concept points at future direction for new 2006 Civic Si Coupe

CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2005 – The Civic Si Concept, making its world debut today at the Chicago Auto Show, provides a strong indication of the styling and performance direction for an all-new production Civic Si Coupe scheduled to debut later this year.
The production Civic Si Coupe will serve as the performance leader for a completely redesigned 2006 model Civic lineup that will feature more emotional styling, added performance and the latest generation of “intelligent” i-VTEC engine technology. The 2006 Civic lineup, launching this fall, will include a 4-door Sedan, a 2-door Coupe and Si Coupe, an even more fuel efficient Civic Hybrid and a natural-gas powered Civic GX.
The Civic Si Concept celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Civic Si legacy in the U.S. and builds on its performance heritage with a 200-horsepower, 16-valve, DOHC
i-VTEC engine with an 8,000 rpm red line, mated to a close ratio 6-speed manual transmission. Helping to put all that power to the ground is a helical-type limited slip differential for improved launch traction and cornering performance. Other performance features of the Civic Si Concept include 18-inch cast aluminum wheels, 225/40R18 high performance tires and 4-wheel disc brakes with large cross-drilled brake rotors and 4-piston Brembo calipers.
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“The 2006 Civic Si Coupe will be the most powerful, fastest and fun-to-drive Si we’ve ever put on the street, and the Civic Si Concept sets the direction in terms of its styling, package and performance,” said John Mendel, senior vice president of American Honda. “It’s part of a new family of Civic vehicles that build on the already class-leading values of the Civic in terms of safety, styling, performance and fuel efficiency.”
Designed as an “Advanced Personal Compact,” the Civic Si Concept incorporates a sweeping roofline and ultra-fast windshield rake that highlights the vehicle’s advanced one-motion profile, low and wide stance, and superior aerodynamic performance. The long trunk deck, with its frontward sloping bumper, accents the forward motion conveyed by the overall vehicle shape. Wheel openings have been optimized to minimize the gap between the tire and the body. Special aerodynamic features include a full front and side aero kit, rear deck wing and a lower rear bumper diffuser with an integrated center exhaust system.
The 2006 Civic Si Coupe will be the sixth generation Si, which first appeared as a three-door hatchback in 1986 with subsequent Civic Si models appearing in 1989, 1992, 1999 and 2002. The production Si will make its world debut at the 2005 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in November. The Civic Si Concept was designed at Honda R&D America’s Los Angeles design center.

[Racing Rice]

If Honda would build a civic that looks like that, I WOULD definately buy one.

[guywithastang]

they do, except it has an Acura badge and says RSX on the back

[Racing Rice]

Originally posted by guywithastang
they do, except it has an Acura badge and says RSX on the back

And a $20K+ price tag that goes along with it. Besides, this car looks more like a two door TSX.

[IALuder]

its a TSX with an Audi or 04 coupe Accord rear. and it is a concept that was recently released. so im sure its not the RSX concept.

[mavaaoife]

it looks like a tsx... and everyone i know whos seen it says they are getting one when it comes out.. I personally dont like it

[IALuder]

your nuts. its the first good looking honda civic sence the 00. hell its the best lookin Honda for a long TIME period.

[pdiggitydogg]

psh...we had this in the civic forum YESTERDAY

[IALuder]

nice of you to share with the rest.

[ShEaNy]

id buy one...that looks meannn

[CD5Passion]

i must say its a huge improvement from the minivan si

[ebpda9]

and kinda looks a lot like the test mules seen here earlier. what's nice about it is that it won't be a hatchback form. godd the civic hb's are ugly

[Racing Rice]

Originally posted by IALuder
your nuts. its the first good looking honda civic sence the 00. hell its the best lookin Honda for a long TIME period.

My vote goes to since '95..

[KwikR6]

Originally posted by IALuder
nice of you to share with the rest.

Nice of you to check the civic forum

But seriously...fucking nice car!! I would so rock it.

[pdiggitydogg]

Fine fine...here is the link for the lazies
http://www.hstuners.com/forums/showt...threadid=23940 (mostly its me complaining after the specs and later posts)

[IALuder]

lol its ok pdig. i was mad it wasnt turbo.

[KwikR6]

I doubt honda will ever release a Turbo'd car from factory in North America. I know they have turbo'd in like europe and japan i do believe.

[MissJDM]

I read it in the Civic forum..and still agree with everyone nonetheless. It's badass...it's even MORE badass because the latest releases have been so shameful.

As for the '95 body comment..hey, the EKs grow on ya!

The body does look rsx/accord like..but I think if you continue to look at the front of this car as well as the newer accords, they all seem to still have the ep3 in them. [ew]