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Following a
successful programme launch at Goodwood Festival
of Speed 2011, Honda (UK) has joined forces with
“MUGEN Euro”, to launch a 130+mph sports hybrid
CR-Z, boasting Civic Type R performance.
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With almost 50 per
cent more power than the standard car, this 175
PS1 'pocket rocket' hybrid marks the
strengthening of the engineering partnership
between Honda (UK) and MUGEN Euro following the
limited edition Civic Type R MUGEN in 2010. |
MUGEN Euro engineers 'breathed
over' the 1.5-litre power unit,
retaining the 3-button IMA
modes, adding a centrifugal
forced air induction system,
charge-air cooler and induction
system and importantly, a MUGEN
Euro-mapped ECU. The result is
outstanding power to weight, and
increased torque helping to
deliver 0-62mph in 6.1 seconds -
over 3 seconds quicker than the
standard car.
Martin Moll, Head of Honda (UK)
marketing said, "MUGEN Euro
magic has created a super
responsive yet eco-conscious
model building on our sporting
credentials and giving us the
ability to compete in the "hot
hatch" marketplace as we move
into 2012."
Production development continues
at MUGEN Euro, with cars
available for test drive through
the eight Honda UK MUGEN dealers
in spring 2012. Prices have yet
to be confirmed, but are
expected to be approximately
£24,000. |
