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Hotter Honda and nippier Nissans to come for enthusiasts
publication date: Nov 30, 2011
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author/source: Robin Roberts
Following a successful programme launch at Goodwood
Festival of Speed 2011, Honda (UK) has joined forces with "MUGEN Euro", to
launch a 130+mph sports hybrid CR-Z, boasting Civic Type R performance.
With almost 50 per cent more power than the standard car, this
175 PS 'pocket rocket' hybrid marks the strengthening of the
engineering partnership between Honda (UK) and MUGEN Euro following the limited
edition Civic Type R MUGEN in 2010. |  | MUGEN Euro engineers 'breathed over' the 1.5-litre power unit, retaining the
3-button IMA modes, adding a centrifugal forced air induction system,
charge-air cooler and induction system and importantly, a MUGEN Euro-mapped
ECU.
The result is outstanding power to weight, and increased torque helping to
deliver 0-62mph in 6.1 seconds - over 3 seconds quicker than the standard car.
Martin Moll, Head of Honda (UK) marketing said, "MUGEN Euro magic has
created a super responsive yet eco-conscious model building on our sporting
credentials and giving us the ability to compete in the "hot hatch"
marketplace as we move into 2012."
Production development continues at MUGEN Euro, with cars available for test
drive through the eight Honda UK MUGEN dealers in spring 2012. Prices have yet
to be confirmed, but are expected to be approximately £24,000.
| | | Nissan Motor Co., Ltd has announced a major expansion programme that will
see Nismo, the company's legendary performance arm, applying tuning and performance
expertise learned on the racetrack to Nissan road cars.
An ambitious expansion programme will see the Nismo name become synonymous
with performance and premium sports variants of mainstream Nissan models.
|  | "Nismo adds even more excitement and innovation to Nissan products. We
now plan to inject that style and excitement into other models in the Nissan
range," says Shoichi Miyatani, President of Nismo.
As an indication of what the future might hold, one of the highlights of the
Nissan stand at the show is the Juke Nismo Concept, a high performance version
of Nissan's genre-creating compact crossover. |
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