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  • Report: Mugen Interested In Tuning 2011 Honda CR-Z

    Report: Mugen Interested In Tuning 2011 Honda CR-Z October 26th, 2009 By Viknesh Vijayenthiran Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Author, October 26th, 2009 Viknesh Vijayenthiran 0 Comments

    Report: Mugen Interested In Tuning 2011 Honda CR-Z

    Not so long ago the idea of a hybrid powertrain in a sports car was anathema to enthusiasts. But after this year's Formula 1 season, the debut of cars like the Tesla Roadster and Audi's all-electric R8 e-Tron at the recent 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show and the wider acceptance of hybrids in general by the buying public, it's not so unimaginable anymore.

    Destined to be one of the first hybrid vehicles to be adopted by the mainstream performance community, the upcoming 2011 Honda CR-Z could also potentially be one of the first hybrid cars to be tuned by an automaker’s official performance arm.

    In the case of the CR-Z, it would be Mugen...

    Not so long ago the idea of a hybrid powertrain in a sports car was anathema to enthusiasts. But after this year's Formula 1 season, the debut of cars like the Tesla Roadster and Audi's all-electric R8 e-Tron at the recent 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show and the wider acceptance of hybrids in general by the buying public, it's not so unimaginable anymore. Destined to be one of the first hybrid vehicles to be adopted by the mainstream performance community, the upcoming 2011 Honda CR-Z could also potentially be one of the first hybrid cars to be tuned by an automaker’s official performance arm. In the case of the CR-Z, it would be Mugen working over the car. Speaking with reporters at last week’s 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, Mugen European vice president Hiroki Toyoda said the electric motor in a hybrid powertrain could act like a low-pressure turbo by boosting performance at low engine speeds. Toyoda also revealed that Mugen is looking at developing a range of handling upgrades for the CR-Z as well as other models like the Accord Euro, sold locally as the Acura TSX. [Autocar] Read More

  • 2011 Honda CR-Z Preview

    2011 Honda CR-Z Preview October 20th, 2009 By Viknesh Vijayenthiran Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Author, October 20th, 2009 Viknesh Vijayenthiran 8 Comments

    2011 Honda CR-Z Preview

    As the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show approaches, the first trickle of concept cars and show highlights are starting to be revealed, the latest being from Honda. Today, the automaker debuted the much-anticipated CR-Z Concept 2009, the second concept version of the upcoming stylish and sporty hybrid coupe.

    If you don’t recall, the CR-Z Concept was first revealed back at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show and previewed a new hybrid sports car that Honda plans to launch next year. The latest version of the concept picks up the 2009 tag and is almost certainly closer in look and feel to the production version due next year.

    While the vehicle displayed at...

    As the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show approaches, the first trickle of concept cars and show highlights are starting to be revealed, the latest being from Honda. Today, the automaker debuted the much-anticipated CR-Z Concept 2009, the second concept version of the upcoming stylish and sporty hybrid coupe. If you don’t recall, the CR-Z Concept was first revealed back at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show and previewed a new hybrid sports car that Honda plans to launch next year. The latest version of the concept picks up the 2009 tag and is almost certainly closer in look and feel to the production version due next year. While the vehicle displayed at this year's Tokyo event is still a concept, the production version that will be introduced to North America for sale in the second half of 2010 will be packaged as a sporty two-seater hybrid (the concept features a rear seat). If you're wondering, Honda has confirmed that the production CR-Z will make its world debut at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show next January. Designed as a spiritual successor to the original Honda CRX, the production version of the CR-Z is expected to be powered by a compact four-cylinder engine displacing less than 2.0-liters and matched to an electric motor. The combined output for the car should be close to 140-horsepower, with drive sent to the front wheels via a CVT. Read More