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CR-Z Mugen RZ (ZF1)

Mugen's supercharged, Japan-only complete car based on the CR-Z hybrid coupé, limited to 300.

Still being researched: identification guide. Everything shown is checked against the cited sources. Know more? Send us a source.

IDENTIFICATION CARD · HONDA CR-Z MUGEN RZ (ZF1) 2012
No licensed photograph yet. Photographs are published only when their licence permits it.
300BuiltFactory reported
0Chassis documentedin this archive
?SurvivingNot yet verified
Contents
  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Production & history
  3. 03Specifications
  4. 04Colours & options
  5. 05Individual cars
  6. 06Reference

01Overview

At a glance

Built
300 Built
Years
2012
Engine
Water-cooled inline four-cylinder, transverse, with IMA hybrid motor · 1,500 cc / 1.5 LFactory: 1.5 L
Power
116 kW / 157 PSFactory: 155 hp · converted
Top speed
Not yet verified
Body
Not yet verified
Designer
Not yet verified
In this archive
Not yet verified
Surviving
Not yet verified

Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.

Why it matters

The RZ was Mugen's first complete car built on the CR-Z hybrid, adding a supercharger to the 1.5-litre engine. Only 300 were made, all for Japan.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Model rarityVery Rare 300 · Built1,2
Specification rarityNot yet assessed
Colour rarityNot yet assessed
Individual rarityNot yet assessed
Historical rarityNot yet assessed
Survival rarityNot yet assessed

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

02Production & history

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

What is countedFigureBasisStatus
Total model productioncars, Japan only 3001,2 Factory production Factory reported

Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.

History

Revealed in October 2012, the RZ combined a supercharged 1.5-litre VTEC engine and titanium exhaust with the IMA hybrid motor, adjustable dampers, 330 mm front discs and 17-inch forged wheels on Dunlop Direzza tyres. It cost from 4,494,000 yen.

Variants

How each version differs from the standard CR-Z Mugen RZ (ZF1).

No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

03Specifications

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine familyNot yet verified
Engine codeLEA (motor MF6)1
LayoutWater-cooled inline four-cylinder, transverse, with IMA hybrid motor1
Displacement 1,500 cc / 1.5 LFactory: 1.5 L3 Independently researched
Bore 73 mmFactory: 73 mm1
Stroke 89.4 mmFactory: 89.4 mm1
Compression ratio10.4:11
ValvetrainSOHC chain-driven, 2 intake + 2 exhaust valves per cylinder1
Fuel systemElectronic fuel injection (Honda PGM-FI), unleaded premium1
Inductionsupercharged, plus IMA hybrid electric motor3 Independently researched
Power 116 kW / 157 PSFactory: 155 hp · converted3 Independently researchedengine only; IMA motor adds 20 bhp
Power at 6,600 rpm1Engine only; the electric motor adds 15 kW [20 PS] at 2,000 rpm.
Torque 184 NmFactory: 136 lb-ft · converted3 Independently researchedengine only; IMA adds 58 lb ft
Torque at 5,200 rpm1Engine only; motor 78 N·m at 1,000 rpm.

Transmission & drivetrain

Gearbox6-speed manual1
Gears61
Gear ratios1st 3.142, 2nd 1.869, 3rd 1.303, 4th 1.054, 5th 0.853, 6th 0.688, reverse 3.3071
Final drive4.1111
Driven wheelsNot yet verified

Chassis, body & dimensions

ChassisNot yet verified
Front suspensionMacPherson strut1
Rear suspensionTorsion axle (車軸式)1
Brakes330 mm front discs3 Independently researched
SteeringRack and pinion, electric power steering1
Body constructionNot yet verified
Wheelbase 2.435 mFactory: 2.435 m1
Length 4.1 mFactory: 4.1 m1With the front adjustable under-spoiler stowed.
Width 1.74 mFactory: 1.74 m1
Height 1.38 mFactory: 1.38 m1
Front track 1.509 mFactory: 1.509 m1
Rear track 1.514 mFactory: 1.514 m1
Kerb weight 1,188 kgFactory: 1,188 kg1
Dry weightNot yet verified

Performance

Maximum speedNot yet verified
0–100 km/hNot yet verified
Fuel tank 40 LFactory: 40 L1

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

04Colours & options

Factory colours & interiors

Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.

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Factory options & codes

Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.

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05Individual cars

Chassis register

Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Competition history

Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

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Auction & sale history

Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

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See one in person

Museums where an example of this car can be seen.

No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

06Reference

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

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Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

  1. 1
    MUGEN RZ specifications (Japanese) Level A M-TEC (Mugen)
    • 全国限定300台 2012年11月26日発売
    • エンジン型式 LEA (Specifications)
    • 水冷直列4気筒横置 (Specifications)
    • 内径 × 行程 73.0mm×89.4mm (Specifications)
    • 圧縮比 10.4 (Specifications)
    • SOHC チェーン駆動 吸気2 排気2 (Specifications)
    • 電子制御燃料噴射式（ホンダPGM-FI） (Specifications)
    • 115kW[156PS]/6,600rpm (Specifications)
    • 185N・m/5,200rpm (Specifications)
    • 6速マニュアル (Specifications)
    • 1速3.142/2速1.869/3速1.303/4速1.054/5速0.853/6速0.688/後退3.307 (Specifications)
    • 減速比 4.111 (Specifications)
    • マクファーソン式/車軸式 (Specifications)
    • ラック・ピニオン式（電動パワーステアリング仕様） (Specifications)
    • ホイールベース 2.435m (Specifications)
    • 全長 4.100m (Specifications)
    • 全幅 1.740m (Specifications)
    • 全高 1.380m (Specifications)
    • トレッド 前/後 1.509m/1.514m (Specifications)
    • 車両重量 1,188kg (Specifications)
    • 燃料タンク容量 40L (Specifications)
    Accessed 2026-11-12
  2. 2
    Mugen CR-Z RZ revealed in Japan Level C
    • 300 cars, Japan only
    Accessed 2026-11-12
  3. 3
    Mugen CR-Z RZ revealed in Japan Level C Matthew Hayward · evo · 2012-10-05
    • 1.5-litre VTEC engine
    • supercharged
    • 155bhp
    • 136lb ft
    • 330mm front discs
    Accessed 2026-11-12

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