MUGEN has announced its ambitious concept for 2025, titled “MUGEN POWER 2025”. The brand will present its innovative ideas by exhibiting a variety of customized vehicles and motorsports models at upcoming events. Here’s a closer look at what to expect.
Motorsports Spotlight: Red Bull MOTUL MUGEN SF23 #16
One of the highlights will be the “Red Bull MOTUL MUGEN SF23 #16”, the race car piloted by Tomoki Nojiri in the 2024 Super Formula Championship. The car earned him an impressive 2nd place in the driver’s ranking. Attendees will have the rare opportunity to see this cutting-edge machine in person.
Unveiling the Enhanced CIVIC TYPE R MUGEN Group.B
At the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon, MUGEN showcased the “CIVIC TYPE R MUGEN Group.B”, a concept model representing the ultimate TYPE R vision. Over the past year, the company has fine-tuned this model, unveiling the “CIVIC TYPE R MUGEN Group.B Pre-Production MODEL” complete with production-ready parts. Its precision-engineered upgrades highlight MUGEN’s dedication to pushing performance limits.
Debut of the MUGEN CIVIC RS
Another exciting debut is the “MUGEN CIVIC RS”, based on the newly facelifted Civic released in September 2024. Equipped with sporty exterior accents and high-performance functional parts, this model emphasizes both aesthetics and dynamic capability. These new components are still under development, but they are geared for market release soon.
Interactive Motorsports Experiences for All Ages
MUGEN brings motorsports closer to fans with interactive experiences. Activities include a chance for children to explore race cars through a hands-on sit-in experience. Additionally, there’s even a cardboard-made kids’ formula car experience, sparking interest in racing from a young age.
Immersive Parts Exhibition
For those interested in MUGEN’s advanced automotive innovations, the Parts Exhibition Zone offers several interactive displays. Highlights include:
- Side-by-side comparisons of forged FL5 Civic Type R 19-inch alloy wheels against standard wheels.
- Hands-on experiments with performance dampers, demonstrating enhanced vibration control.
- Weight comparisons featuring carbon fiber parts, giving a tangible sense of MUGEN’s craftsmanship.
