Mugen promises Type-R performance for the Honda CR-Z Hybrid

The European arm of Mugen announced that it is currently working on a highly-tuned version of Honda’s CR-Z, capable to deliver Type R performance but with a better fuel consumption. Set to make its debut this summer at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the new car carries the same 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine found on the standard version
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geoff448 - 3/18/2011 12:26:14 AM

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What it should have been in the first place

internationalmanofmystery - 3/18/2011 9:51:31 AM

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Yeah, but tuners can make one-offs. They are not in the mass production business.

Whelan - 3/18/2011 10:21:10 AM

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Mugen made a Civic that was available from dealers, only problem was it only came with some suspension tweaks, wheels, and stickers.

Honda should just offer a version of the CR-Z with either the 2.4L in the TSX or the 1.9L with a turbo.

I'm still trying to figure out why Honda is so against utilizing turbo power. Heck even a turbo 1.5 would be nice, albeit most likely won't surpass the upcoming Veloster turbo.