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2013 Honda CR-Z Mugen RZ gets supercharged power

Factory tuning house Mugen has taken it upon itself to cure what ails the Honda CR-Z. The centerpiece of the Honda CR-Z Mugen RZ is a specially-developed supercharger, which bumps the 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine’s output to 153 horsepower. That’s a nudge of 30 horses over the standard hybrid, though the hatchback’s integrated motor assist system still delivers an extra 20 horsepower when needed. Mugen also threw in a titanium cat-back exhaust system to help the engine breathe a bit easier. The company swapped the stock suspension components for five-way adjustable coilovers, and the brake system received a complete overhaul as well.

Up front, the CR-Z Mugen RZ makes use of 11.8-inch rotors pressed by reinforced calipers, sterner pads and braided stainless lines. Of course, this wouldn’t be a Mugen product without a new body kit, and the company’s designers served up a reworked front fascia, adjustable front spoiler, side skirts, rear diffuser and, of course, a wing. Inside, the reworked CR-Z uses special blue and black seats, a new steering wheel and shift knob.

Mugen will start to sell 300 completed CR-Zs on November 26, in Japan only, sadly. Take a look at the full press release below for more information.

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Announcement of “Honda CR-Z MUGEN RZ”

On September 27th MUGEN (M-TEC Co., Ltd.) (Hereinafter called MUGEN) announced to release the complete car “Honda CR-Z MUGEN RZ”, which is based on the Honda CR-Z. Exclusively developed suspension, brake system, and wheels, exterior parts designed considering aerodynamics, and the centrifugal supercharger as well are installed to improve performance.

MUGEN will install the parts on their own on the CR-Z (6MT) provided by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and start to sell 300 complete cars from November 26th. Limited sales in Japan.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

POWER UNIT

1.5L i-VTEC ENGINE + SUPER CHARGER 115kw (156ps) / 6,600rpm

185N.m(18.9kgf.m) / 5,200rpm

IMA SYSTEM 15kw (20ps) / 2,000rpm

78N.m (8.0kgf.m / 1,000rpm)

CAT-BACK EXHAUST

TITANIUM DUAL FINISHERS

SUSPENSION

5 ADJ. SUSPENSION

17inch FORGED ALLOY WHEEL 17 x 7J

17inch HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRE 205/45R17, DUNLOP DIREZZA ZⅡ

BRAKE SYSTEM

ACTIVE GATE BIG SIZE BRAKE ROTORS for FRONT, ø300mm. t=25mm

REINFORCED BRAKE CALIPERS for FRONT

REINFORCED BRAKE PADS for FRONT

MICRO MESH BRAKE LINES for FRONT

EXTERIOR

FRONT GRILLE

ADJUSTABLE FRONT UNDER SPOILER with LED ILLUMINATIONS

SIDE SPOILERS

REAR UNDER SPOILER & DIFFUSER with LED FOG LAMP

ADJUSTABLE REAR WING CFRP

SPECIAL BODY COLOR AZURE BLUE METALLIC

INTERIOR

SPECIALLY COLORED FRONT SEAT BLUE & BLACK

SPECIALLY COLORED STEERING WHEEL BLUE STITCH

CFRP SHIFT KNOB

BOOST METER

SERIAL NO. PLATE

PRICE

JPY 4,494,000 Including 5% consumption tax

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