Viet_Racer
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I don't think the Si will really cannibalize Type R sales no matter what engine it gets... because Honda won't allow it to step on the toes in terms of power, at least straight from the factory. What its owners are able to do in the aftermarket to catch the engine up to the CTR is another matter. Also, people willing to spend the type of money that the CTR will cost are most likely going to be looking for 1) the cachet of the Type R badge and/or 2) a turnkey out-of-the-box ready for hardcore tracking kind of car. Not many of them would consider an Si thinking I'll just get a cheaper model and then throw the difference in prices into mods to catch it up to the CTR.I agree with you with the exception that de tuned 2.0T in si will cannibalize Type R. For starters the hardcore type r enthusiasts will opt for it regardless of what engine si has. You have to remember type r differences from si will be far greater than just engine, factor in transmission, steering, suspension, brakes, chassis, aero dynamics, etc. Mitsubishi did it with ralli art lancer, Hyundai Genesis is detuned evo 4b11 as well, focus st will not effect rs for same reasons. Wrx doesn't hurt sti sales as well.
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