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08-09-2006, 08:44 PM

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Honda-powered Javan R1

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Aerospace designed and manufactured epoxy bonded aluminium honeycomb monocoque for extreme lightness and strength. Fitted with computer designed race car inspired suspension.

A most exclusive, exhilarating and satisfying driving instrument for road or track, featuring outstanding build quality throughout.

Mid mounted 2 litre 4 cylinder i-VTEC DOHC engine developing 220bhp and revving to 8600rpm coupled with a six speed gearbox.

Options include launch control and supercharging.

Weight 670kgs
0-62mph (100kph) 3.6 seconds
0-100mph (160kph) 9.8 seconds
Standing ¼ mile 12.2 seconds
Top speed 155mph

UK Price Javan R1 £25250.00
SVA Approval £200.00
Number plates and road fund licence £200.00
Sub Total £25650.00
Value added tax @ 17.5% £4488.75

Total on the road £30138.75

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08-09-2006, 09:44 PM

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That thing is so light, I'd want to take a dump before driving it so i can maximize performance.

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08-09-2006, 11:10 PM

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Is that 2.0L from the S2K?

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08-09-2006, 11:13 PM

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Is that 2.0L from the S2K?

Seems like it...or it could be a tuned TSX engine...?

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08-09-2006, 11:16 PM

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Sounds pretty sweet and looks like a lot of fun,..........I like it.

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08-10-2006, 01:03 AM

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08-10-2006, 01:59 AM

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I Want One!

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08-10-2006, 07:17 AM

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Very nice.

Why do you need "launch control" on an MT equipped car?

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08-10-2006, 10:54 AM

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Seems like it...or it could be a tuned TSX engine...?

Sounds like an RSX Type-R motor to me.

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08-10-2006, 11:19 AM

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Ugly body, but I'd take one for the performance.

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08-10-2006, 02:00 PM

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Is that 2.0L from the S2K?

S2k's F20 motor is not i-VTEC. I'm with CGTSX, it's most likely the JDM ITR K20 motor. BTW, there is no RSX TypeR, CG.

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08-10-2006, 03:07 PM

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S2k's F20 motor is not i-VTEC. I'm with CGTSX, it's most likely the JDM ITR K20 motor. BTW, there is no RSX TypeR, CG.

RSX...Integra...same difference.

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08-10-2006, 05:45 PM

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Is there any chance that they will be able to get this car DOT approved for the US market?

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08-11-2006, 07:20 AM

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Is there any chance that they will be able to get this car DOT approved for the US market?

No way - the costs to do that are just too high. And then there's EPA cert, marketing, dealers, etc...

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08-11-2006, 08:27 AM

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Is there any chance that they will be able to get this car DOT approved for the US market?

You might be able to get it street legal as a kit car if you bought the car and engine separately and mated them together in the US on your own.

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08-11-2006, 11:02 AM

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So, given its weight and etc., it's a nice alternative to the Ariel Atom...?

Still not as light...but, it also has a windshield...to prevent the bug-up-nostril issue.

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08-11-2006, 05:36 PM

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You might be able to get it street legal as a kit car if you bought the car and engine separately and mated them together in the US on your own.

Even so it would probably be an insurance nightmare. If they can certify a Lotus Elise Honda should be able to do the same with this car. But, In know it won't happen - at least not until S2K sales dry up.

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