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The 200hp 2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid R Concept (not for public consumption :( ). Details and photos below.
Honda SEMA Press Release:
Mugen CR-Z and Hybrid R Concept
Rounding the corner that lead to Honda's booth at the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV, I was a bit taken aback as I suddenly found myself confronted with the largest gathering of modified CR-Zs I'd ever seen, twelve in total. Heck, considering that the CR-Z has only been available for a handful of months, this was the largest gathering of any CR-Zs that I'd ever seen. Most of these examples were built by third parties, but at the center of Honda's presentation were a trio of special compact hybrids built by Honda's own: a 2011 CR-Z equipped with Mugen accessories, the ultra-hot CR-Z Hybrid R Concept, and the race ready HPD CR-Z Racer.
The Mugen CR-Z features parts from Honda's Mugen performance division and will be limited to 300 examples. Upgrades include a serial number plaque (from 1-300), a full Mugen body kit, front grille, 17-inch XJ wheels, a black aluminum shift knob, and most obviously, a huge wing spoiler. The Mugen CR-Z will be available in any color the standard CR-Z is. Honda is still working out the pricing.
Moving on to the big show, the CR-Z Hybrid R Concept and the CR-Z Racer feature increased power over the showroom CR-Z thanks to a turbocharger for the 1.5-liter gasoline engine and boosed output from the IMA hybrid system. The upshoot is a pair of sport hybrids that output 200-horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque. The powertrain gains an upgraded clutch to deal with the additional power flowing through the six-speed transmission, a limited slip differential for better grip, and upgraded brakes. The Hybrid R features a full interior, upgraded suspension and alloy wheels, while the CR-Z Racer is gutted and caged with more race appropriate rolling stock. Neither of these concepts is intended for sale.
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Bisimoto Honda CR-Z at the 2010 SEMA.
This CR-Z by Bisimoto Engineering features an eye-catching color and a wild graphics package.
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Honda CR-Z Hybrid R Concept
With seriously upgraded power and handling, the CR-Z Hybrid R Concept represents the sort of sports hybrid that many enthusiasts would love for Honda to build.
The Hybrid R is more powerful than the standard CR-Z thanks to a turbocharger for its gasoline engine and an output boost to its IMA hybrid drive system.
The upshoot of these power mods is 200-horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque. That sort of output places the Hybrid R in the same class as the Honda Civic Si.
The Hybrid R also receives an upgraded suspension and a full aerodynamics kit. Upgraded brakes, clutch, and a limited slip differential on the front axle are par for the course.
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2011 Honda CR-Z by DSO Eyewear
Huge wheels, low suspension, and upgraded stereo components characterize this CR-Z modified by DSO Eyewear.
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2011 Honda CR-Z by Eibach Springs
With suspension component manufacturer Eibach at the helm of this tuned CR-Z, you can be sure that its handling hasn't been sacrificed for style.
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2011 Honda CR-Z by Fortune Motorsports
With a unique satin finish and a serious interior upgrade, the Samurai Gold CR-Z by Fortune Motorsports is completely understated.
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HPD CR-Z Racer Concept
The HPD CR-Z Racer is a track-ready hybrid that pushes Honda's IMA system to its limits.
The Racer features (or rather doesn't feature) a stripped interior and a full roll cage, as well as the performance upgrades found on the Hybrid R Concept.
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2011 Honda CR-Z by Konig Wheels
The Konig CR-Z features a roof rack (which is being put to good use) and an upgraded audio system that features an external speaker pod on its rear bumper.
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2011 Honda CR-Z with Mugen accessories
Like the Civic Si and the Fit, Honda is making available for the CR-Z accessories from its Mugen division.
Although Mugen is best known by tuners for its high quality performance upgrades, we were disappointed to learn that the Mugen kit for the CR-Z consists totally of styling upgrades.
Honda will only be making 300 example of the full Mugen kit.
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2011 Seibon Honda CR-Z custom
This custom features carbon fiber bits from Seibon (including its prominent hood) and an assortment of suspension and rolling stock upgrades.
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2011 Honda CR-Z by Wraptivo
The Wraptivo CR-Z gets a full vinyl wrap with a matte black finish. To tell the truth, even we weren't sure at first if that hood was actually carbon fiber or just wrapped to look like it. (It's real.)
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