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  1. Manual 1.5t delayed until 2017 model year

    Yep, you guess correctly - Mustangs and a select few other cars; every last one of them RWD in my experience. Pointing that out caused me to read up on how Honda packages their drivetrains, particularly because I've never worked on an FWD setup. I was sure I could prove you wrong were I armed...
  2. Manual 1.5t delayed until 2017 model year

    I really, really hope you're right. 220-260hp + say 35-40mpg on the highway... sign me up. I'd be happy with 201hp and those highway numbers, but if Honda were to pull off what you're saying, the Si is hands down my next ride. :)
  3. Manual 1.5t delayed until 2017 model year

    With respect, transmissions and LSDs are two entirely separate things -- LSD stands for Limited Slip Differential; this is completely separate part of the drivetrain and it's not a component of the transmission. They work together in the drivetrain to be sure, but they are not integrated. All...
  4. Manual 1.5t delayed until 2017 model year

    Yep, I'm with you on this one. The Si being targeted to enthusiasts, this could very well be a genuine consideration for the company. On the other hand, maybe capping the performance might make sense: with the Type-R on the horizon, Honda might be looking to snag dollars that would otherwise...
  5. Manual 1.5t delayed until 2017 model year

    I'd be right there with you, but if Car and Driver is right about what they reported earlier this year, the 2.0t is likely slated for the Civic Type-R since that mill is tipped to put out in excess of 300+hp...


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