PRESS INFORMATION

January 13, 2012

Announcement of "Honda CR-Z MUGEN RR Concept Pre Production MODEL"

MUGEN (M-TEC Co., Ltd. Shin Nagaosa, president) (Hereinafter called MUGEN) unveiled "Honda CR-Z MUGEN RR Concept Pre Production MODEL" designed based on Honda CR-Z RR Concept.
Aiming at mass production, design, materials, and specifications of "Honda CR-Z MUGEN RR Concept" were re-examined. "Honda CR-Z MUGEN RR Concept" was introduced at Honda booth of the GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED in Goodwood, England.

At Tsukuba circuit course 2000, it recorded 1:08:612, which is faster than the normal CR-Z by 5.6 seconds.
This Pre-production MODEL will be displayed at MUGEN booth at "TOKYO AUTO SALON 2012 with NAPAC" in Makuhari Messe from January 13th to 15th.

♦ Honda CR-Z MUGEN RR Concept Pre Production MODEL

♦ Concept

It is the pre-production model whose driving performance has been improved dramatically
Engine dynamo and actual driving test were carried out repeatedly to improve drivability in all ranges including practical range along with peak power increase owing to Super Charger.
An intercooler, a special air box and exhaust system come with the engine for installation of the Super Charger. ECU was also specially mapped. Along with output increase, performance improvement of other parts is consequently required. φ320 reversed bench configuration brake rotors, mono-block reverse 4 piston calipers, and height adjustable suspensions are also prepared to accommodate such an increased power and torque of 179ps/20.9kgf-m engine + IMA and transfer them to tires to the maximum.
Furthermore, specially designed full bucket seat and carbon shift knob were developed for securing driver's comfort driving environment. At Tsukuba circuit course 2000, it recorded 1:08:612, which is faster than the normal CR-Z by 5.6 seconds.

♦ Features

* Engine
Super Charger (Centrifugal type)
Special dry carbon air box
Special air cleaner
Special dry carbon suction pipe
Large capacity intercooler
Recirculation bulb
Large capacity injector
Special E.C.U.
Carbon engine cover
Carbon air intake nozzle
Special center sports exhaust system

* Driving features
Tire 205/45R17
Special forged aluminum wheels 17" x 7J
Height adustable suspension
Mono-block reverse 4 piston caliper
Special brake pads (front/rear)
Special active gate front brake rotor (φ320)
Special rear brake rotor
Special micro mesh brake line
Mechanical L.S.D.
Lowered gera ratio

♦ Specifications

Length / Width / Height: 4,155/1,760/1,355mm
Wheelbase: 2,435mm
Curb Weight: 1,130kg
Engine: LEA-MF6 + Super Charger
Horsepower: 132kW (179ps)/6,300rpm / Torque: 205Nm (20.9kgf-m)/6,000rpm
Electric motor power: 10kW (14ps)/1,500rpm / Torque: 78Nm(8.0kgf-m)/1,000rpm*
*92Nm[9.4kgf-m]/ 500rpm when engine starts