HPD Supercharged 2014 Honda CR-Z

2014

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fazalwahab11375 (fazalwahab11375) 2013-12-31 00:20:49 +0500 #1

Few months ago I reported about Honda Automobile division ready to introduce turbo charged and dual clutch transmission( Read here https://www.pakwheels.com/forums/news-articles-driver-education-safety/225551-honda-introduces-turbocharged-engines-advanced-dual-clutch-transmissions )
Briefly Honda will introduce three engines 2.0L, 1.5L and 1L turbo charged engines. The next generation of civic might come with 1.5L Turbo engine while a 2L Turbo is expected to be in the upcoming Honda Civic Type R (https://www.pakwheels.com/blog/2013/09/11/2015-honda-civic-type-r-first-details/ ).

By now a lot of discussion here on this forum about the launch of the CR-Z in Pakistan. I will not go in details about its launch/ market/ sales within Pakistan as its already under discussion in depth on another thread. I will rather share something new. Honda NA is ready to introduce another trim level for 2014 to attract some buyer. This time Honda will also offer a supercharged CR-Z. The new upgrades will also be available in form a complete Kit, if someone want to upgrade a regular CRZ.

Honda Performance Development (HPD) a Honda subsidiary will adds performance to the regular CR-Z. HPD made enhancements to the CR-Z to improve acceleration, turning and stopping by supercharging the engine and upgrading the tires and brakes as well as exhaust system. HPD is also involved in development of famous Civic SI in US market.

While the stock hybrid CR-Z relies on a naturally aspirated 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a 15-kW electric motor for a combined output of 130 horsepower and 140 pound-feet of torque, the supercharger (providing up to 9 psi of pressure) boosts total output to 190 horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque - that's assuming the 'Sport' button is pressed. The regular CR-Z is not QUICK ( slower than many sedans) with crossing time of 0-60 in 9.5 seconds, the supercharger will reduce the the time by 2 seconds to 7.5 seconds. The supercharger kit will be BOLT ON. The clutch is upgraded, a limited-slip differential is installed.

The new exhaust pipes provide a slightly more aggressive sound as well the stock hidden single exhaust pipe is replaced by a free-flow twin-tip exhausts. The new HPD suspension components lower the car by about half an inch. The stock 16 or 17" wheels will be replaced by 18" HPD alloys with 215/40 tires. Some rear spoiler and front lip spoiler and some decals face lifts the regular CR-Z.

Again I am not sure if some one will pay around $29K for HPD CR-Z while regular fully loaded CR-Z is available below $21.5K and more sportier and roomy Civic Si for below 24K.

Photocredit: Autoblog

fazalwahab11375 (fazalwahab11375) 2013-12-31 00:21:35 +0500 #2

fazalwahab11375 (fazalwahab11375) 2013-12-31 00:22:04 +0500 #3

fazalwahab11375 (fazalwahab11375) 2013-12-31 00:22:36 +0500 #4

fazalwahab11375 (fazalwahab11375) 2013-12-31 00:24:16 +0500 #5

fazalwahab11375 (fazalwahab11375) 2013-12-31 00:26:43 +0500 #6

fazalwahab11375 (fazalwahab11375) 2013-12-31 00:27:14 +0500 #7

fazalwahab11375 (fazalwahab11375) 2013-12-31 00:28:01 +0500 #8

fazalwahab11375 (fazalwahab11375) 2013-12-31 00:28:36 +0500 #9

fazalwahab11375 (fazalwahab11375) 2013-12-31 00:32:40 +0500 #10

fazalwahab11375 (fazalwahab11375) 2013-12-31 00:35:19 +0500 #11

fazalwahab11375 (fazalwahab11375) 2013-12-31 00:36:09 +0500 #12

fazalwahab11375 (fazalwahab11375) 2013-12-31 01:18:37 +0500 #13

fazalwahab11375 (fazalwahab11375) 2013-12-31 01:23:43 +0500 #14

Cocept tuned CR-Z

fazalwahab11375 (fazalwahab11375) 2013-12-31 01:25:54 +0500 #15

fazalwahab11375 (fazalwahab11375) 2013-12-31 02:20:43 +0500 #16

Honda R& D also developed a carbon based prototype CR -Z, though it will not go on production anytime. More of research related. This test model is about 30% less in weight than the stock car.

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fazalwahab11375 (fazalwahab11375) 2013-12-31 04:00:30 +0500 #17

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Marwanpasha (Marwanpasha) 2013-12-31 05:01:05 +0500 #18

Rims are hot.

Btw who have done the photography..? You or autoblog.?

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fazalwahab11375 (fazalwahab11375) 2013-12-31 05:02:38 +0500 #19

Few autoblog some are from other sources. Credit mentioned.. as always

Marwanpasha (Marwanpasha) 2013-12-31 05:06:03 +0500 #20

Not a finger gap in between tire and fender.! :-X
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