Aren't there other make and model cars that have "Type R" versions, and if so, could anyone name a few?... To me, it seems that here in the US, whenever someone says "Type R", an Integra is assumed; is this the only 'R in the US?
And what/when was the first "Type R"?
TIA.

 

Ford makes a Mustang R.

 

in Japan there is the NSX Type R and Civic Type R. They follow the same theme as the ITR. R is for racing.

 

There is also an Accord Type R but it is not available here in the states.

 

Volvo 850 R

First one... hrmnesss..
Mustang GT350KR ?

Willis

 

Damn I wish we got that car here

 

I was always partial to the 850 T5R Wagon in black with gunmetal wheels.


Boba- who has a nieghbor with a T5R sedan

 

Kia Type R.

 

Accord Type R is UK only.

Favorite R is

Subaru Impreza WRX STi Version VI Type R V-Limited

 

Skyline GT-R? Add a V-Spec on there for good measure.

 

Always wanted the volvo 850 R, now thats a rare car to find

 

I got a 1982 Porsche 928 with da rocket launchers, choo know?

 

Mazda in Japan makes a RX7 Type R and Type RZ, The RZ is very similar in colors and style. It has Red Recaro's Black interior with lots of red stitching etc. and I believe the main color of the car is White. I will see if I still have the link and pics of it at my house.


[Modified by TypeRmsm, 1:19 PM 7/11/2001]

 

So the only other 'R in the US is a Ford Mustang!?!? Tell me that is just a joke!

 

Nope... Volvo has a V"something" T5-R now.

Willis

 

As am I.

Yellow 850 R parked next to the PY Type R... Gunmetal everywhere!

But...17" tires are a bit more than the 15" tires

Willis
-who would give his first born to find a zero mile yellow 850 R.

 

Mazda had an "R1" version of the 3rd gen RX-7. The Miata was also available with an "R" package. Both of these cars were limited edition with upgrades mainly focused on handling. There wasn't much hype about them at the time.

 

I was unaware of an NSX Type R.... Details, Details!!

 

Well, it's *just* the Mustang Cobra R. 5.4 liter modular v8, 385 hp, 385 tq. 13-inch Brembos. No radio, no back seat. 1.02 lateral g's. Not too shabby for a Ford

 

Mazda used to have an "R" option package on the Miata's which included stiff springs, struts, etc.

 

i could only find these "HONDA NSX Type-R 1992" specs (damn metric system)

280ps/7,300rpm
30.0kg-m/5,400rpm

Type R special tuned engine, Type R-specific alloy wheels & tyres, Type R-specific head cover, harder suspension setting, separation pressurization formula damper, MOMO leather wrapped steering wheel, Titanium shift ****, Carbon-style meter panel, Recaro seats.

http://www.j-garage.com/111012.htm

 

The only other other company outside of Japan that uses "Type" is Jaguar.

"Type" for the most part is a Japanese thing. Ever watch japanimation
they call all thier robot characters "type zero" or something like that.

In NA Honda pretty much owns the "Type" naming convention. and they're milking it now with all the type-s version of models.

 

Considering a stock 99 Mustang is on PAR with an ITR on most road courses, and beats it on others, the Cobra R will absolutely run rings around the ITR. However, it does cost a lot more than an ITR and is less tolerable as a daily driver.

 

What about the Buick Regal T-Type of the mid 80s? With its venerable 3.8 liter turbo V6 (as well as serving as the base for the Grand National and GNX), it was pretty cool (ahem) in its time.

 

subaru impreza wrx sti type R ......no lie