The Nitty Gritty: Honda is planning to offer a turbo option in late 2011 to the CR-Z. It will be in the form of a forced-induction 1.6L 4cylinder engine that could be offered in two variants including a possible Type-R model producing 200 hp.
Honda wants to broaden the CR-Z appeal and believes that a performance version will have high appeal in the US and UK.
Recently at the Las Vegas SEMA Show, Honda displayed numerous modded CR-Z cars including a CR-Z Hybrid R and CR-Z Racer both with turbos delivering 200 hp and 175lb-ft of torque.