the Special Edition is an LS with standard leather, sunroof, and the front sway bar from the GSR (I believe 24mm, as opposed to the LS/RS, which have a 22mm sway bar), as well as different wheels. It has the B18B 1.8-liter DOHC non-vtec engine, which redlines just above 7000rpm.

I have one, a sedan (1996), and I love it. The thing with the brake pedal though, happens to me too, i don't think it's a big deal. It just springs back when you let go of it...you'll get used to it.

congrats on the new car