Honda CR-Z Mugen to pack around 200 horsepower!

Posted on 04 May 2011. Tags: CR-Z Mugen, Honda

MUGEN has revealed that the high-performance CR-Z hybrid will use a supercharger to deliver over 50 per cent more power and torque than the standard version.

The tuned version of the hybrid coupe is expected to produce around 200 horsepower, and 181 lb 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.

“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.”

Other upgrades include 5-step adjustable dampers fitted front and rear, an increase in track width, large reduction in overall weight, bigger brake discs, 4-pot monobloc callipers and 17-inch forged alloy MUGEN GP wheels.

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.

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