US-based Honda Performance Development has released a supercharger kit for the manual-gearbox Honda CR-Z hybrid.
Apart from the blower itself, the kit includes an air-to-air intercooler, high-flow fuel injectors, a calibrated ECU and an air filter system, to bump up combined output from the stock 134 hp/190 Nm to 197 hp/210 Nm.
The suggested retail price for the kit just dips under US$5,500 (RM17,400), excluding dealer installation. HPD also offers for the CR-Z an uprated clutch, limited-slip diff, sports dampers, sports exhaust, lowered coil springs, 300-mm diameter disc brakes and 18-inch alloys shod in Michelin Pilot Super Sport rubber.
Additionally, emblems and decals, along with front and rear spoilers and a rear diffuser, should ensure the HPD CR-Z looks as fast as it goes.
The 197 figure reminds us of the pre-facelift Honda CR-Z Mugen, which was also supercharged and had that amount of horsepower, plus 245 Nm of torque – although those numbers didn’t include the IMA system.
With the facelift came the Japan-only limited-edition CR-Z Mugen RZ, whose supercharger gave the 1.5 litre i-VTEC engine 154 hp and 185 Nm of torque. Throw in the IMA system and you had a juicy total of 174 hp and 263 Nm of torque.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments generally express excitement and approval for the Honda CR-Z's new HPD supercharger kit, highlighting the significant power upgrade to 197 hp. Many appreciate the kit as a true performance enhancement, emphasizing added torque, better acceleration, and overall sporty potential. Some discuss the hybrid system’s limitations, noting that the IMA tech is outdated but still see the upgrade as a step in the right direction. Enthusiasts also mention that this upgrade transforms the CR-Z into a more fun, engaging car, contrasting it favorably with other hybrid models and budget cars. Off-topic discussions about car brands or local market sentiments are filterd out, focusing mainly on the technical and performance improvements brought by the kit.