Mugen Releases Preview Video of Tuned CR-Z

The Honda CR-Z has been panned by many reviewers and enthusiasts as a missed opportunity. The CR-Z has left performance out of the equation, instead of being an affordable and fun successor to the CR-X.

Since its introduction we've heard rumblings about a sport-tuned by Honda tuner Mugen. Last month, Mugen made it an official with the announcement of a Mugen CR-Z concept headed for a debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July.

The changes focus primarily on boosting power from the 1.5-liter four-cylinder combined with an electric motor. Now with forced induction, the combined setup makes 197 horsepower and 191 pound feet of torque. Those numbers are up dramatically from the standard car's 122 hp. Along with a drop of 110 pounds in weight, the changes should give a 0-60 time similar to the Civic Type R. Now THAT is a CR-Z some enthusiasts might be interested in. To tease the car, Mugen has released this preview video ahead of the car's debut next month.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_2QQbsTm5I#