Thursday, March 17, 2011

Honda CR-Z: Mugen debut at Goodwood

Honda announced today that its CR-Z signed Mugen debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, as usual event scheduled for July. Like the CR-Z series, edited by Mugen model will be powered by 1.5 petrol and electric module IMA. To give the compact character of the changes will be bad on intake, exhaust, engine control and electric motor.

The Japanese manufacturer has not yet released the official data on the performance of this model, but has said that "will perform from Type-R". Just to get a reference, the latest Civic Type R, with its naturally aspirated 200 bhp 2.0 was able to accelerate from 0 to 100 in 6.6 if to reach 235 km / h top speed.

If the CR-Z Mugen were able to confirm these numbers, the increase in performance compared to the starting model, which delivers 124 hp, reaches 200 km / h and accelerates from 0 to 100 in 9.9 s, would be substantial. But there is more here, because according to AutoExpress, the British report, the actions of Mugen will be able to also improve the consumption of the CR-Z.

Honda CR-Z Mugen Mugen To carry the name with honor, however, a Honda should be especially nice to drive. Interventions to improve driving pleasure not miss: brakes and suspension will be specific, as well as ultra-light wheels, to reduce unsprung weight. Moreover, it appears that the CR-Z will have even a Mugen carbon fiber engine cover, in addition to other parts of lightweight materials in order to reduce the overall weight of the car.

The aesthetics of the Mugen will pass through an aerodynamic kit consists of modified front bumper, side skirts, rear wing and profile extraction. "It will be a hybrid fast, with great power and great torque," said Martin Moll, Head of Honda UK marketing. "With the experience of Mugen on our models, we expect a great result.

The Mugen CR-Z hybrid will show how they can be fun to drive. "

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