Honda to Debut Electric SH-AWD Technology in CR-Z Race Car
Honda is heading to this year’s Pikes Peak race with a new technology concept.
At the 2015 Pikes Peak Hill Climb, Honda will compete in a CR-Z outfitted with next-generation hybrid technology featuring Electric SH-AWD paired with Precision All-Wheel Steering (P-AWS). While details on the new Electric SH-AWD system are scarce at the moment, it is believed to use a pair of electric motors to power the rear wheels, an idea that has been used in other supercars including the Porsche 918 Spyder.
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The car will be driven by Tetsuya Yamano and features aggressive bodywork including vents in the rear quarter panels.
There’s the possibility that Honda has outfitted the CR-Z with the same powertrain found in the upcoming NSX or it could just be the same 3.5-liter V6 with SH-AWD borrowed from the Acura RLX Sport Hybrid.
Expect more details to surface in the coming week as the 2015 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb will kick off on Sunday, June 28 with qualifying and practice happening days before the event.
[Source: Response.jp]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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