Honda took the SEMA Show to announce the release of the USA market CR-Z punchy through its USA subsidiary Honda Performance Development (HPD). If we poor Europeans must content ourselves with the basic version of the friendly little Japanese hybrid coupe, customers and American fans will be able to enjoy from the beginning of next year HPD CR-Z announced that the power of 190 hp.
HPD has plunged under the hood cut to clean and add or modify important. Thus we find the presence of a centrifugal compressor "new gen" a reprogrammed with AT-PZEV CARB regulation ECU allows the engine to run with 91 octane, new injectors, air / air heat exchanger HPD , a new inlet air, a new exhaust system with two power outputs. The clutch is also new and strengthened. The HPD CR-Z is available with 6-speed manual. In spring 2014, a limited-slip differential will be present on this sporty CR-Z.
Engine L4 1.5L Honda CR-Z HPD now develops maximum output of 190 hp at 6300 Rpm and 232 Nm of torque at 5150 Rpm. max Speed should not take away from 20 to 25 km / h and 0 to 100 km / h is now shot in less than 7.0 seconds (200 km / h 9.5 sec).
The suspension is also reviewed with new springs sets / dampers strengthened and shorter than 10 mm. The car can stay with the OE HPD but prefers to offer fans of alloy wheels "home" in 18-inch pavement Michelin Super Sport 215/40 R 18. Braking is also modified with new front discs 300 mm ventilated and grooved pinched by specific 4 piston calipers. The rear brake pads advantage of new more efficient.
Visually, the CR-Z is recognizable thanks to its spoiler lip, a rear diffuser, the spoiler and its specific decorations rocker.
Regarding the interior, customers can be satisfied with the standard equipment but it is also possible to exchange the original seats for more sporty bucket from Germany or provide some locations lacquered inserts black or carbon fiber. Aluminum pedals, floor mats, metal parts are also available to amateurs.
To find the Honda CR-Z coupe HPD video is here.
Source : Honda Youtube.