Honda CR-Z MUGEN RR concept new details

Originally unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the car features an aggressive M-TEC body kit with a carbon fiber hood, doors and tailgate. Other highlights include a dual exhaust system, a sport-tuned suspension and 18-inch alloy wheels which are stopped by four-piston monobloc brake calipers.

Inside, the cabin is outfitted with leather/Alcantara sport seats, carbon fiber trim and an infotainment system with GPS navigation and a data logger.

Honda still refrained from mentioning what powers the concept, but the other CR-Z Mugen has a supercharged 1.5-liter engine which is paired to an IMA hybrid system. Boasting a combined output of 200 PS (147 kW / 197 hp) and 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) of torque, the car accelerates from 0-60 mph in approximately 6.6 seconds.

Honda CR-Z MUGEN RR Concept

Honda has surprised crowds at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this past weekend with a another CR-Z Concept. Following the MUGEN CR-Z Concept design study model, this second model designated "RR" represents a more race focused version.

The MUGEN CR-Z Concept RR features an exclusive body kit including a front aero bumper, front aero fenders, side spoilers, rear aero bumper, rear wing and specially developed 18-inch wheels.

Mugen makes no mention of performance specs, but we already know the MUGEN CR-Z design concept features a supercharged 1.5-liter engine and an IMA hybrid system good for 200 PS (147 kW / 197 hp) and 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) of torque. Acceleration from 0-60 mph (96 km/h) comes in at roughly 6.6 seconds.

Honda CR-Z: Honda so excited about winning Japan Car of the Year that gets special edition

The 2011 Honda CR-Z may not exactly be sailing to success here in the U.S., but it has managed to walk away with the coveted Japan Car of the Year title. In order to celebrate, Honda has decided to work up a new special edition version of its tiny sport hybrid.

Only available in a special "Pearl Dipusafaiaburu" blue paint, the hatch makes use of unique 16-inch alloy wheels and premium metal pedal pads inside. If the color and the wheels don't make this one easy enough to spot, Honda has also gone through the extra effort of placing a "Japan Car of the Year" commemorative sticker on the rear quarter glass behind the driver's side door.

Otherwise, the Japan Car of the Year Edition CR-Z will remain completely stock. Neither fuel economy nor power has been upped in any way. Not surprisingly, it looks like this one will remain a Japanese-only offering. Still, if you like what you see, chances are you could recreate the special edition CR-Z without breaking a sweat – or your bank account for that matter.