Now this is a hybrid.
The HPD Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer is an experimental vehicle that wraps a next-generation IndyCar powertrain in the body of a humble SUV.
Well, not that humble. It is also known as the HPD Beast, with good reason.
The CR-V style bodywork is fitted to a chromoly tube frame chassis and features a large rear wing and additional race car-inspired aerodynamic elements
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The HPD Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer is a demonstration vehicle. (Honda)
Underneath its clamshell rear hood is a 2.2-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine with hybrid technology that draws electricity from a Skeleton supercapacitor energy recovery system, which can quickly charge under braking and discharge when the vehicle is accelerating.
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Its body incorporates body parts from the production CR-V with custom components. (Honda)
The same 800 horsepower setup is scheduled to be launched in Honda's IndyCars during the 2024 season and runs on renewable fuel developed by Shell.
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The HPD Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer uses the supercapacitor-based hybrid racing power unit that will be featured in the 2024 IndyCars. (Honda)
The vehicle's suspension and braking system uses parts from the NSX GT-3 Evo22 race car up front and the Dallara IR-18 IndyCar at the rear.
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"The CR-V Hybrid Racer is our ‘rolling electrified laboratory’, to investigate where the talented men and women of HPD and Honda could go with electrification, hybrid technology and 100% renewable fuels," said David Salters, president and technical director for Honda Performance Development.
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The interior is equipped with racing controls. (Honda)
"It epitomizes Honda’s fun-to-drive ethos, showcases electrification, and it just rocks our car culture roots and racing heritage!"
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Downforce-production aerodynamic elements are part of the design. (Honda)
Honda is not planning to enter it in any type of races just yet, but will be using it as a demonstration vehicle at several IndyCar events, including the season-opener in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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The production version of the new 2023 CR-V is also available as a hybrid, but with a much milder 204 hp powertrain.