looks pretty cool. i hope the high performance version of the CR-z is at least close to this in performance. also look at the Tq numbers: 181! thank you electricity.






CR-Z MUGEN to be supercharged and deliver around 200PS

MUGEN Euro's tuned Honda CR-Z remains on course for its world debut at Goodwood in July.

MUGEN has revealed that the high-performance CR-Z hybrid will use a supercharger to deliver over 50 per cent more power and torque from the Honda's petrol-electric drivetrain.

The tuned version of the hybrid coupe is expected to produce around 200PS, and 181lb.ft of torque, with significantly enhanced performance throughout the rev range. The car retains the Honda IMA electric motor and the original 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine, which has been rebuilt to MUGEN specification with bespoke upgraded and strengthened internal components.

In order to give a fully integrated and smooth power delivery, MUGEN Euro has developed the MUGEN iCF system, which allows all the elements of the electro-mechanical system to work in harmony.

"The idea was to use the significant advantage of the early torque provided by the Honda IMA electric motor, then increase the torque available from the petrol engine gradually, to first maintain and then increase this," says Colin Whittamore from MUGEN Euro. "A supercharger and complementary electronics allow us to very neatly map the IMA to the extra power and torque of the engine in a unique package, giving a smooth, integrated and powerful driving experience."

As well as improvements under the bonnet, MUGEN has used its extensive motorsport and Honda tuning experience to further develop the chassis dynamics, with 5-step adjustable dampers fitted front and rear, an increase in track width and a large reduction in overall weight.

Bigger brake discs and 4-pot monobloc callipers help stop the more powerful car, while 17-inch forged alloy MUGEN GP wheels reduce unsprung mass.

Elsewhere, the CR-Z gets some cosmetic enhancements in the form of MUGEN body parts, including front and rear under spoilers, side skirts and a rear wing.

The Honda CR-Z MUGEN makes its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July.

It is a joint project between Honda (UK) and MUGEN Euro - the Northampton-based subsidiary of Honda's long standing tuning partner MUGEN. In 2009, MUGEN Euro produced the Civic Type R MUGEN, an extreme, 240PS version of Honda popular hot hatch.

At this stage, the CR-Z MUGEN is being developed purely as a one-off prototype, with no plans for a production version.


[Source: Honda UK via World Car Fans]

 

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-20064122-48.html

 

its going to cost 35k...

 

Mugen mode?

 

Check out the advert

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_2QQ...layer_embedded

 

Unfortunately it'll never be anything more than a desktop wallpaper unless we show Honda we want it built. So please join this Facebook page I have set up with a view to eventually sending the link to Honda!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Honda-...39421832798543

 

It looks promising. Unfortunately, here in the states it'll be detuned and just fall flat like the current civic si. I'm not hating, but since 2000, Honda could've made a better product.

 

Mugen isn't owned by Honda. Both the founders are family (siblings iirc) but never owned by one or another.

 

Hopefully this will be featured in an upcoming top gear

 

The Mugen CR-Z is already state side, well at least just the Aero. Local Honda dealer has one: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e&rdpage=thumb

 

looks good, wish I had one

 

We have a black CRZ Mugen here at Showcase Honda in Phoenix. 1 of 300 in the US. ANd it is under $32k I'm a new sales guy, alway liked the CRX back in the day and this Mugen is very nice... shoot even the regular CR-Z are nice, and Hybrid tt boot.. If I did not have a family, I'd be all over it!

94rs-turbo. I can arrange delivery to you if you are serious about looking into owning one...

 

 

That bronze =]

 

This will look nice sitting next to my CR-X!!

 

I like it.