Honda CR-Z Hot Hybrid Hatch Hustles for SEMA Show: Part 1

[OmarKareem]

Sending 12 customized Honda CR-Z to the SEMA Show in 2010, it was difficult to give credit to the individual craftsmanship and construction in just one article. In this second part, attention will be paid to the cars furnished with non-OEM partners. Aftermarket performance companies and even an eyewear provider provides 6 additional design interpretations on this exciting new gas/electric hybrid

Bisimoto Engineering 2011 CR-Z

In the stock Honda CR-Z, 122 horsepower promises a reasonably peppy performance for the small hybrid. Bisimoto Engineering isn’t a big fan of stock engine pep. Seeing opportunity, the Ontario, California tuner company showed off their 533 horsepower 2011 CR-Z SEMA Show car. Specially built for the Bisimoto Engineering Honda CR-Z, the 1.5 liter engine contains an assorted compilation of performance parts. With a series of tweaks conducted through in-house modifications by Bisimoto, other power optimizing products includes Supertech valves and K&N oil filter. However, the majority of this CR-Z hybrid’s horsepower output is owed to a Turbonetics Billet turbocharger and intercooler

On the outside, a carbon fiber rear hatch and wing, 18-inch white painted Bisimoto-Savini wheels along with jazzy racing graphics enhances this Bisimoto Engineering project car

DSO Eyewear 2011 CR-Z Sport Hybrid Tuner

A producer of premium designer sunglasses as well as goggles, DSO Eyewear’s experimentation with the Honda CR-Z starts by draping a two-tone paint scheme comprising of storm silver and pearl white. Adding details of carbon fiber and meshing along the front along with the rear, the DSO Eyewear 2011 CR-Z Sport Hybrid Tuner is a sensational-looking daytime sight. At night, HID headlamps shine bright blue on the low setting with extreme white bulbs present for high beam lighting. The inside of the DSO Eyewear 2011 CR-Z Sport Hybrid Tuner is high-quality with suede and Katzkin leather worn in a Midnight Tuscany and silver

When considering that a Honda CR-Z is being constructed under the guidance of a eyewear company, some might believe performance upgrades would not be featured modifications. In fact, Gran Turismo braking, performance sway bar as well as a HKS intake and stainless steel exhaust system shows otherwise

Eibach Springs 2011 CR-Z

Choosing not to turn their Honda CR-Z into an all-out speed demon, Eibach Springs Incorporated decided to emphasize the gas/electric hybrid’s fuel efficiency in their project car

Of course built on Eibach Pro Street-S coilover suspension, this 2011 CR-Z is mildly enhanced mechanically with a K&N intake and Magnaflow exhaust. Constructed using a full array of C-West body add-ons accented by a Mugen spoiler, the Eibach Springs team brilliantly painted the Honda CR-Z in red and black with a gold separating the colours. Inside, the Eibach Springs 2011 CR-Z cabin is outfitted with Sparco Fighter bucket seats, harnesses and steering wheel. A red roll bar is also featured prominently in the interior adding rigidity and safety to the hybrid hatchback

Setting out to build a 100-plus mile daily driver, the Eibach Springs effort is also said to play in active part in event race weekends

Fortune Motorsports Samurai Gold 2011 Honda CR-Z

Motivated in the creation of the “ultimate daily driver”, the Fortune Motorsports and Tjin Edition gave birth to this elegant custom. The 2011 Honda CR-Z is transformed with Dupont Samurai Gold paint on the outside and street rod gauges and seating inside. Riding on fully-digital air suspension and Falken Ziex tires, the Fortune Motorsports Samurai Gold 2011 Honda CR-Z

A busy SEMA Show for Tjin Edition, the company were also involved in the all-star collection of customized 2011 Ford Mustangs brought to Las Vegas. The employment of high-intensity discharge lighting, LED headlamps and a Webasto sunroof are clearly Tjin Edition touches passed onto the Fortune Motorsports Samurai Gold 2011 Honda CR-Z

Konig Wheels 2011 CR-Z

Eagerly taking on the challenge for creating a vehicle “embracing an active lifestyle while living cleaner, the Konig Wheels 2011 CR-Z features evolutions in every aspect

Playing on the ‘green’ theme literally, the Konig Wheels 2011 CR-Z is coated with a bright lime green paint scheme combining with some black striping along the side panels. Riding on lightweight Konig FRT Technology Wheels, Neuton tires and a Eibach lowering kit allows this design concept to gracefully roll. Unlike other CR-Z custom jobs, the Konig Wheels show car integrates another form of green transportation. The piggyback BMX bicycle rides top-mounted on a roof rack

Continuing the trend of a fun-loving lifestyle inside, Kicker speakers, subwoofers and amplifer enhances the Alpine stereo head unit. Opening up the rear hatch, organization shoes, a cooler as well as skateboard are present for any daytime expedition

Wraptivo 2011 CR-Z Type-F Concept

Said to be designed in the spirit and heritage of Honda, the Wraptivo 2011 CR-Z Type-F Concept uses a collection of aftermarket and Honda Genuine Accessories. Displaying Wraptivo’s product on the CR-Z, a stealth-like matte black and carbon fiber roof as well as hood portion is actually body wrapping, not paint. For further exterior work, side skirts and rear diffuser are supplied by Honda Genuine Accessories while the rear GT wing is made available from Rando/Tracy Sports. BF Goodrich g-force Super Sport tires surround red 18-inch Volk Racing G2 Wheels. The marriage of Honda accessories and aftermarket products continue inside of the Wraptivo show car design as red Recaro Sport bucket seating joins the Honda Genuine Accessories center arm rest and compass rearview mirror

As sleek as the Wraptivo exterior skin, engine enhancements on this show car includes a HKS supercharger kit and a silent Hi-Power exhaust system

Completing the 12-car arrangement of Honda CR-Z hybrids, project car of Honda Tuning Magazine and the upcoming LA Auto Show were also present at the Las Vegas SEMA Show

After launch of the Honda Insight short-circuited by a bland and underpowered package, the Japanese-based auto company did not waste time in rebooting their approach to hybrid gas/electric vehicles. Drawing off the legend of the CR-X in a dynamic design, the Honda factory installed a modern, powerful hybrid drivetrain to provide what is currently the hippest gasoline/electric car being sold in North America. The 2011 Honda CR-Z radical hatchback appearance immediately promotes an exuberant attitude. Anticipation and desire for the CR-Z has broiled over to a well-prepared aftermarket easily discovering their various sport tuner styling themes with the fun-looking hybrid

An armada consisting of a dozen modified Honda CR-Zs are attending the 2010 SEMA Show built from Honda’s affiliated companies as well as numerous outside sources. A total of 4 customized Honda CR-Z’s owe their presence in Las Vegas directly to American Honda Motor Co. and Honda Performance Development

2011 Honda CR-Z MUGEN accessories

A famous name that well-aligns itself with Honda, MUGEN has long been acknowledged in Japanese as the go-to source for the ‘H’ badge. However, while MUGEN is a big tuner staple across the Atlantic, the compact high-performance moniker is rarely seen on North American roads despite savvy tuner fans envying the accessory company’s work

Available in a limited offering of 300 full kits, the CR-Z MUGEN accessory kit transfers the Honda’s looks to an all-new level. The scarce accessory kit includes a full array of body add-ons to enhance the Honda CR-Z’s look topped off with a custom grille and rear spoiler. All body components will come paint-matched to the factory CR-Z colours for less work through installation. The Honda CR-Z MUGEN accessories rolls on 17-inch “XJ” aluminum wheels shine within an exotic pattern

The MUGEN special appearance package is completed with a black aluminum gear shift, bilet aluminum oil filler cap and sport floor mats

2011 Honda CR-Z Honda Genuine Accessories

A mild accentuation of the Honda CR-Z, the creation based on Honda Genuine Accessories may not tickle the most extreme customizers but it his the advantage of wide availability

Subtle additions with Honda Genuine Accessories edition of the CR-Z hybrid sees the spoilers installed on the front and rear corners with side rocker panel accents. With the side spoiler accents detailed with a carbon fiber pattern on a very resistant polypropylene polymer, the this treatment is used to fashion a rear diffuser assembly. Diamond cut alloy wheels 17 inches in diameter are matched and tested by Honda Custom Wheels to the requirements of the automaker as well as the Society of Automotive Engineers

Interior modifications are also highlighted within the Honda Genuine Accessories catalog for the CR-Z. An adjustable, padded driver’s armrest is sold and perhaps an ideal comfort item with the six-speed manual version of the Honda CR-Z. Finally, Illuminated door sills are advertised as under $100 and easy to install

If buyers of the new Honda CR-Z chooses the Honda Genuine Accessories at the dealership, they’ll be protected with a the car’s 3 year/36,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty

2011 Honda CR-Z Hybrid R Concept

One of two vehicles supplied by Honda Performance Development (HPD), the CR-Z Hybrid R Concept contains the most advanced style and performance

Coated with a vivid candy red with specialized white graphics applied along the sides, the CR-Z Hybrid R Concept leaves no shortage of hints to the overall enhancement of the two-door. Given a more prominent front air dam with a slotted air opening near the lip of the hood, aerodynamic tweaking is also found with aggressive side skirts and a massive rear wing

Through the aerodynamic reworking to get better performance, HPD has added some additional practical strength inside the Honda CR-Z Hybrid R Concept. Fitting a turbocharger to the 1.5 liter inline-4 engine and reworking Honda’s IMA hybrid system, extra muscle comes with a collected 200 horsepower and 175 pounds-feet of torque

The Honda CR-Z handling is also improved with the Hybrid R Concept through a limited-slip differential and what is drolly called a “circuit-tuned” suspension. Blacked-out racing wheels give more than sufficient cooling to the upgraded braking system

Created by HPD, Honda has indicated that the CR-Z Hybrid R Concept is not intended for sale. Sorry

2011 Honda CR-Z Racer

Featuring many of the performance enhancements HPD used to treat the CR-Z Hybrid R Concept, the CR-Z Racer visits SEMA as not a pretender race car intended only to be seen stationary. Two of these HPD-prepped CR-Z hybrids will take part in the 25-hour of Thunderhill endurance race. Set to run at Thunderhill Raceway Park on December 3rd to 5th at Willows, California, the Honda CR-Z seeks to enter the 2011 year with success on and off the track

Racing graphics and a full roll cage are the distinguishing characteristics of the CR-Z Racer from the other Honda CR-Z vehicles

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