Honda CR-Z Mugen - The Honda CR-Z sports hybrid has never had the pace to measure up to the promise of its appearance. Realising this, Honda UK has commissioned its British-based tuner, Mugen Euro, to create a one-off special as an example of what a high-performance CR-Z might be like.
Instead of junking the hybrid system, Mugen has boosted the present one.5-litre petrol engine with a centrifugal supercharger. This sees pulling power continue to increase because the revs rise, and guarantees, says Honda, Civic Type R-rivalling speed.
Mugen has conjointly tinkered with the CR-Z’s appearance, adding new spoilers, a rear diffuser and 3 vertical LEDs flanking the front range plate. A
black carbon fibre bonnet contrasts with the metallic orange paint. The doors, too, are carbon fibre, and there are 17-inch light-weight solid alloys. This all slices 50kg from the regular CR-Z’s weight. Honda CR-Z Mugen
black carbon fibre bonnet contrasts with the metallic orange paint. The doors, too, are carbon fibre, and there are 17-inch light-weight solid alloys. This all slices 50kg from the regular CR-Z’s weight. Honda CR-Z Mugen
Inside, gauges showing oil and water temperature, and oil pressure, emphasise the sporty charm. The rear seats are removed and also the fronts
replaced by light-weight Recaros, though these aren’t adjustable or very supportive, and feel quite slim round the shoulders.
replaced by light-weight Recaros, though these aren’t adjustable or very supportive, and feel quite slim round the shoulders.
Press the red starter button and also the exhaust instantly sounds a lot of purposeful than the regular car’s. At 4,000rpm, the supercharger very gets to
work, and acceleration is in the course of an almighty whoosh – however the
limited aural charm at a slower pace suggests that the CR-Z Mugen doesn’t feel as quick from 0-62mph as Honda claims.
work, and acceleration is in the course of an almighty whoosh – however the
limited aural charm at a slower pace suggests that the CR-Z Mugen doesn’t feel as quick from 0-62mph as Honda claims.
The suspension has been revised, too. Adjustable dampers provides a firmer,
flatter feel through corners. The ride never jars, however the front tyres still squirm underneath acceleration, prompting the traction management light-weight to wink in 1st and second gears. And albeit a limited-slip diff gives sturdy front bite into corners, it’s not arduous to push the nose wide.
flatter feel through corners. The ride never jars, however the front tyres still squirm underneath acceleration, prompting the traction management light-weight to wink in 1st and second gears. And albeit a limited-slip diff gives sturdy front bite into corners, it’s not arduous to push the nose wide.
We left the game button engaged for many of our time at the wheel, keeping the engine at its most responsive. traditional mode tames the reactions, while Eco dulls performance to regular CR-Z levels. though Mugen says its modifications can cut economy to regarding 35mpg, we tend to averaged nearly 40mpg – higher than the quality automotive, despite arduous driving.
Honda believes this one-off value £150,000 to create. However, with the changes inside and out, and the exhaust, suspension and rims coming back in at around £12,000, most of that went on developing the engine.
And should the automotive create production, we tend to estimate that it'll value £40,000-£50,000 – that is over twice the maximum amount as a daily CR-Z. Honda CR-Z Mugen – otomodification
And should the automotive create production, we tend to estimate that it'll value £40,000-£50,000 – that is over twice the maximum amount as a daily CR-Z. Honda CR-Z Mugen – otomodification
