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Honda (UK) and MUGEN Euro have
revealed the first official
photographs of the CR-Z MUGEN -
the higher-performance hybrid
coupe.
Development of the supercharged
Honda CR-Z is on track, with
performance figures already
looking promising.
Early tests with a prototype car
based on a standard CR-Z and a
mid-tune engine have given
0-60mph times around that of the
Civic Type R.
After a further 15 per cent
increase in power over this
'stage 1' engine and with over
50kg reduced from the chassis,
overall performance is set to
meet MUGEN's original targets.
"Early fuel consumption tests
have also been encouraging,"
says Colin Whittamore from MUGEN
Euro. "We've retained the three
driving modes from the standard
car and economy ranges from
50+mpg in 'eco' mode to mid-30
mpg when tapping into the
supercharged power in a special
'MUGEN' mode." |
