Honda CR-Z Goes Supercharged Through Honda Performance Development
The Honda CR-Z is now available with a new supercharger kit and accessories – but only in the US market, and only for manual-equipped cars. Honda Performance Development (HPD) will offer the kit for 2013 and 2014 models as a dealer-fitted option,
The Honda CR-Z is now available with a new supercharger kit and accessories - but only in the US market, and only for manual-equipped cars.
Honda Performance Development (HPD) will offer the kit for 2013 and 2014 models as a dealer-fitted option, which addresses one of the hybrid sports car’s major shortcomings: power.
In its standard form, the CR-Z's combined 1.5 litre petrol-electric powertrain is good for 100kW and 190Nm, matched with either a six-speed manual or a ‘seven-speed’ CVT auto.
But, adding the supercharger boosts output to a properly hot 147kW and 239Nm.
As enthusiasts demand, only the manual is available with the blown treatment, and HPD offers an upgraded clutch as a further add-on (but says it isn’t necessary).
The kit also includes a HPD air-to-air intercooler, high-flow fuel injectors, an ECU calibrated to meet emissions regulations with 91 octane fuel and the HPD air filter system.
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