Mid-Engine Honda CR-V Making 800+hp: A Racecar Built With No Rulebook

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  • Опубліковано 27 лют 2023
  • Honda Racing HPD invited me out to shoot photos and video of their latest engineering marvel. This particular CR-V was built to test Honda's newest electric hybrid twin turbo V6 motor that is similar to the next generation of Indycar power plants.
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  • @LarryChenPhoto
    @LarryChenPhoto  Рік тому +65

    Thank you guys for watching. If you guys want a signed print for your wall I print all of them myself from my large format Canon printer larrychenprints.com/

    • @devinej8411
      @devinej8411 Рік тому

      This was an epic shoot man damn I love that thing I'm a big fan of honda and that is absolutely a peice of art congrats to them they have something very cool

    • @madphilip12
      @madphilip12 4 місяці тому

      Update video please

  • @rudymwaurah
    @rudymwaurah Рік тому +795

    The internet demands a This vs That between The Beast and the Indytruck

    • @AA-yx2kf
      @AA-yx2kf Рік тому +33

      The CRV will destroy the Indy Truck.

    • @Slowtreme
      @Slowtreme Рік тому +48

      @@AA-yx2kf the indy truck already destroyed itself

    • @AA-yx2kf
      @AA-yx2kf Рік тому +1

      @@Slowtreme True.

    • @Lawaxiee
      @Lawaxiee Рік тому +8

      Internet user here, can confirm original comment.

    • @NathanaelNaused
      @NathanaelNaused Рік тому +1

      Correct

  • @xXDoUbLeDDXx38
    @xXDoUbLeDDXx38 Рік тому +165

    This is the outcome of when you give true car enthusiasts the keys to the kingdom of big motor corps. So sick! 😮

    • @purabus5450
      @purabus5450 Рік тому +3

      NAILLED IT

    • @jdmmike7225
      @jdmmike7225 Рік тому +6

      Especially a big motor corp. like Honda that was essentially founded on motorsports.

    • @johnlennyagb_jsav
      @johnlennyagb_jsav 6 місяців тому

      it is sad we still never get hondas powerful engines apart from the jseries they would be better than most perfomance cars

  • @SmallBlogV8
    @SmallBlogV8 Рік тому +29

    The aero blades and canards on the side sill are very Super GT as well. It would be super cool if this turned up at Goodwood!

  • @s_wggns
    @s_wggns Рік тому +27

    Mad respect to Honda(HPD) for backing two very insane builds recently, the IndyTruck was gnarly but this definitely takes the cake.

    • @sensualeye
      @sensualeye Рік тому

      I'm way more impressed with this than the IndyTruck!

  • @carlosvargasbatman
    @carlosvargasbatman Рік тому +9

    This is reminiscent of the pikes peak suzuki escudo.

  • @joshuayammer1994
    @joshuayammer1994 Рік тому +14

    “In this case we wanted to do something a little bit different” most humble words ever spoken

  • @mtbrickhouse6292
    @mtbrickhouse6292 Рік тому +41

    As some others have suggested, I really love the Super GT vibes the aero designers integrated into this CR-V. Definitely cool to see engineers being able to let loose a little on design and construction. 👍

  • @everyinterestingthings2512
    @everyinterestingthings2512 Рік тому +11

    that rolling launch is the new rumble idle. new music to my ears

    • @ftmr
      @ftmr Рік тому

      who needs a starter when you can just pushstart your engine everytime? 😁

    • @everyinterestingthings2512
      @everyinterestingthings2512 Рік тому

      @@ftmr definitely.. Definitely.

  • @randazenU.G.2135
    @randazenU.G.2135 Рік тому +54

    Imagine a suv racing series with this thing its really unique.

    • @klintonkacatin
      @klintonkacatin Рік тому +6

      It makes more sense than GT3 where the new sports car it is based on has less power and no hybrid than the race car version.

    • @madphilip12
      @madphilip12 Рік тому +9

      Crossover series, a new hot hatch age

    • @mynameisrits
      @mynameisrits Рік тому +6

      I’m surprised that’s not already a thing seeing how many crossovers there are in the market, hell Lamborghini even makes one.

    • @igorschannel
      @igorschannel Рік тому +1

      are you a genius?

    • @memeplayer1923
      @memeplayer1923 Рік тому

      Pikes Peak International Hill Climb wants a conversation with you.

  • @violinmiata
    @violinmiata Рік тому +26

    Larry Chen is a real artist with real talent, he’s also a true car nerd and enthusiast. His pictures and words need to be cherished. The man is a legend. He is the real deal

  • @carguy_rz
    @carguy_rz Рік тому +5

    Big, heavy cars turned into racecars are just the coolest things. Seriously, we need a race series for cars like this.

  • @BrandoMotion
    @BrandoMotion Рік тому +5

    As soon as I saw this I thought of the Renaut Espace F1 van Team Renault built and Alain Prost drove. Ford also had their Supervans and BMW had the V12 X5 Lemans. So cool when companies through out the rule books on non-sports car ideas and go all out!

    • @whydontmynameswork
      @whydontmynameswork Рік тому

      Not so cool when they downplay the inspiration of those that came before them. Lol

    • @MrDAllen1124
      @MrDAllen1124 Рік тому +1

      I love that they mentioned the Renauly Espace F1...straight out of the Gran Turismo classifieds 😂

  • @kenzokressbach7360
    @kenzokressbach7360 Рік тому +7

    The gurney flaps on the end plates. The half cut billionaire doors. Man this thing is wild. Love it, love it, love it

  • @SturdivantRacing126
    @SturdivantRacing126 Рік тому +33

    This is freaking amazing, and I love it. Another reason to love HPD/Honda.

    • @IsaiahSchmitmeyer
      @IsaiahSchmitmeyer Рік тому +4

      Include HART with that as well because we were the ones who built the car along with Honda Auto development center and HPD

  • @josephmatuszak3855
    @josephmatuszak3855 Рік тому +5

    Mind fragile little mind has been broken.... luv ya Larry for finding and showcasing pure awesomeness so often!!!

  • @bbboywaxr
    @bbboywaxr Рік тому +13

    Time attack/hillclimb (pikes peak as Larry talks about). Seems like the perfect car for it. Really cool to hear James and Larry talk about the inspiration behind this machine. It also looks so similar to a Renault Clio V6, but that's just my Gran Turismo 4 enthusiast take. Really cool experiment.

    • @T-o-m-s
      @T-o-m-s Рік тому +2

      Do you know about the renault Espace F1 he is talking about in the video? if not, look it up you're gonna love that beast

    • @Evangelical.
      @Evangelical. Рік тому +2

      If they do run it they would have to make the hybrid part more reliable if it isn’t already because the indy engine would start suffocating at high altitudes.

    • @gavcom4060
      @gavcom4060 Рік тому

      @@Evangelical. it has turbos bro I think it’ll be more than fine

  • @Hidalgochrsxm
    @Hidalgochrsxm Рік тому +48

    Loving the new level of production going into the videos Larry & crew 👍

  • @GuntanksInSpace
    @GuntanksInSpace Рік тому +5

    Love the callback to the Renault's Espace F1 lol. This Hybrid CR-V definitely has the same energy as that one lol

  • @bsusino
    @bsusino Рік тому +44

    Inspired by Hoonigans or Hoonigans were inspired by this? Either way, this is awesome 😎😎 😎😎

    • @espenlund
      @espenlund Рік тому +13

      Both commissioned by HPD sooo.

    • @mynameisrits
      @mynameisrits Рік тому

      Honda spearheaded the Indy truck so yeah they definitely took all those ideas and put it into this.

    • @memeplayer1923
      @memeplayer1923 Рік тому

      Inspired by Pikes Peak. Suzuki did this with Escudo SUVs.

    • @mfaezaziz
      @mfaezaziz Рік тому

      First time i see larry not really interested with the car, maybe he know everything before? huehuehue🤭

  • @kspec6131
    @kspec6131 Рік тому +1

    There is nothing Honda CRV about this beautiful piece of machinery.

  • @gregoryballestero4369
    @gregoryballestero4369 Рік тому +2

    This thing needs to meet Pikes peak and all those crazy hill climbs in europe
    Edit: we need a JGTC style truck series from Japan now that I've seen this

  • @alexandershaw2378
    @alexandershaw2378 Рік тому +2

    This is exactly what I was planning to do with a Toyota Landcruiser, I kid you not! Wow.🤯 Great minds think for themselves.

  • @rawbasicrawbasic
    @rawbasicrawbasic Рік тому +2

    This is why I love Honda and will continue to own a Honda keep up the good work 👍

  • @devjyarn
    @devjyarn Рік тому +2

    12:44 when the VTEC kicks in

  • @mikecrystalrobert7898
    @mikecrystalrobert7898 Рік тому +1

    The public needs these

  • @TinyTonyGOD
    @TinyTonyGOD Рік тому +1

    I already know my Puerto Rican’s are gonna love this

  • @thewing331
    @thewing331 Рік тому +4

    The ultimate CRV Type-R. Really cool looking vehicle and the sound is amazing. Great video guy's.☘️

  • @randymaggetti856
    @randymaggetti856 Рік тому +4

    I loved all of your content since your
    early days at Hoonigan .
    You always cover your
    passion s and ours. I
    love that about you.
    A true gear head.
    Thanks Larry.

  • @fxg2825
    @fxg2825 Рік тому +1

    CR-Vだけではなく、スズキのパイクスピークマシンの話も出てきて嬉しかったです。興味深い動画をありがとうございました。

  • @cp2polk
    @cp2polk Рік тому +5

    I wish this was badged as an Acura so it would HAVE to be the pace car for Long Beach. Hope they get to blast it around the track

  • @ricardofonseca2472
    @ricardofonseca2472 Рік тому +4

    I can already see JP's head catching fire with this gasoline/electric engine concept for the Golf 3 that he is now preparing 😅

  • @Another_Saved_Sinner
    @Another_Saved_Sinner Рік тому

    Just saw this thing in person at the 2023 St. Pete grand prix over the past weekend. Video just doesn't do this thing justice. So much more impressive in person! It's absolutely a stunning piece of automotive artwork!

  • @UncleManuel
    @UncleManuel Рік тому +5

    This HAS to race the Hoonigan Indytruck! Both are just crazy engineering exercises that happens to have a Indycar drivetrain... 😎🤟

    • @memeplayer1923
      @memeplayer1923 Рік тому

      What about Nobuhiro Tajima's Pikes Peak Suzuki SUVs?

  • @alanhuerta2240
    @alanhuerta2240 Рік тому +1

    This is what I love what I live for !!! Seeing Honda and the ingenuity that can be applied to a chasis like this!

  • @jeo33466
    @jeo33466 Рік тому +1

    The last time Honda let their engineers take a car and go out and build whatever they want, they made a Rwd Honda City that was the main idea that turned into the beloved NSX. We love when engineers can build with no rules!

  • @IchiiMedia
    @IchiiMedia Рік тому +4

    Thanks Larry for always documenting thee most insane car builds on this planet! 🌎 🙏

  • @ChavaYang
    @ChavaYang Рік тому +2

    Man!! The beast is awesome! Good job to the team building it.

  • @HandyDan
    @HandyDan Рік тому

    My hat is off to you!
    This is by far the most coolest freak of nature I have had the pleasure of seeing!
    I truly believe that Hybrid is the way of the future, Electric torque, Gas endurance!!!
    Hence the reason I built my AW dual engine hybrid Smart fortwo!
    We are the future!

  • @jesszaeus7371
    @jesszaeus7371 Рік тому +2

    JESUS MANG . that thing is so wild ,very cool

  • @drbelli
    @drbelli Рік тому +5

    ErmaGerd, for that wicked Soccer mom hidden deep inside each one of us... q=D

  • @GoodMenstruationAttitude
    @GoodMenstruationAttitude Рік тому

    you are KILLING it!

  • @carlossol999
    @carlossol999 Рік тому +2

    I like how the B pillar has the front door gasket on part of the clam shell.

  • @fa5ajm
    @fa5ajm Рік тому +3

    We need to see this at Gridlife!

  • @shaunpc2512
    @shaunpc2512 Рік тому +2

    Larry brother, this thing is absolutely mind blowing 🤯
    I’m totally blown away by the engineering of the beast.
    It just encompasses everything that a true petrol head would want to put together given the facilities and the parts.
    Thank you for showcasing this absolute monster of a project 🙏🏻

  • @MrDAllen1124
    @MrDAllen1124 Рік тому +1

    I can't even imagine the level of straight up engineering that went into this build....insane.

  • @AndrewNation13
    @AndrewNation13 Рік тому

    One of the best videos I've seen on UA-cam... ever !

  • @feralmale1517
    @feralmale1517 5 місяців тому +1

    Thats insane, I love it.

  • @captnjaygreybeard6394
    @captnjaygreybeard6394 Рік тому

    Just wow! thanks

  • @Casey_J96
    @Casey_J96 Рік тому +1

    What an epic machine! Great job HPD!

  • @i8i03muhammadfarizb7
    @i8i03muhammadfarizb7 Рік тому +1

    the most baddas CRV, it sounds glorious

  • @davidhg117
    @davidhg117 Рік тому +4

    now this is THE CR.V i'd like to drive to tke the kids to school!

  • @reddrowland6204
    @reddrowland6204 Рік тому

    Thank you larry

  • @jman145
    @jman145 Рік тому +2

    This is so cool looks amazing

  • @personaljesus269
    @personaljesus269 Рік тому

    So clean... Just WOW! 👊🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @user-gz4nj9xi4y
    @user-gz4nj9xi4y Рік тому

    This is art

  • @DaveW74TVN
    @DaveW74TVN Рік тому +1

    It's ridiculous and I LOVE IT!

  • @michaelmoncada6510
    @michaelmoncada6510 Рік тому

    he is asking the right questions! i love this vid

  • @jonatascastro
    @jonatascastro Рік тому

    SO nice production, perfect pics... and an excellent job... also this car is insane !!!! Thanks, guys for this experience even on the other side of the screen.

  • @Lawaxiee
    @Lawaxiee Рік тому +5

    Larry: And so you did this in house as well?
    James: We did, yeah. 😐

  • @snakebyte130
    @snakebyte130 Рік тому

    This thing is sick!

  • @bOOmbOOmProd
    @bOOmbOOmProd Рік тому

    Very well done. This looks amazing.

  • @rocket_eg6129
    @rocket_eg6129 Рік тому

    Larry this is awesome...

  • @OkieDokieSmokie
    @OkieDokieSmokie Рік тому +1

    It’s nice knowing that even on the hill, nothing beats throwing money into a Honda.

  • @paulpz04
    @paulpz04 Рік тому

    First time I've seen your channel or any of your content; subscribed..just a very down to earth not overly productionized interview and laid back vibe

  • @ireckon7351
    @ireckon7351 Рік тому

    This. is. SICK!!!!

  • @MichaelMoto
    @MichaelMoto Рік тому

    I love the work you put in thank you for sharing. Wow what a cool crv.

  • @Spectrolite1
    @Spectrolite1 Рік тому

    That Indy sound! ❤

  • @alvinnelson4439
    @alvinnelson4439 Рік тому +1

    This car is really fnn cool ,great video Larry!!

  • @stripegnow4398
    @stripegnow4398 Рік тому

    The best crv sound

  • @mehrshadvr4
    @mehrshadvr4 Рік тому

    That car sounds great.

  • @ascension4444
    @ascension4444 Рік тому

    WOOOW!! I'm soo blown away with this car A.K.A. SUV. This is such an Inspiring Vehicle for GearHeads... I'm a Civic owner 09 Sedan which I was doing things to and then I just stopped doing it and became discouraged... Watching this Vehicle just renewed that passion.. Truly Amazing!!

  • @828_Nate
    @828_Nate Рік тому +1

    Damn this is a badass car! Thanks for the video Larry!!

  • @vinzanity68
    @vinzanity68 5 днів тому

    Beautiful❤ Artistic and Creative.

  • @MadelynPurdy
    @MadelynPurdy Рік тому

    Energy and persistence conquer all things.

  • @altusheyns9620
    @altusheyns9620 Рік тому

    You should bring this next year to Simola Hillclimb in South Africa. It's an international event, and huge!! People will love this car!! Go check it out

  • @DustyDiesel
    @DustyDiesel Рік тому

    Awesome vid Larry! good times

  • @devonfranco5644
    @devonfranco5644 Рік тому +1

    Omg amazing

  • @daveyanderson6166
    @daveyanderson6166 Рік тому +2

    Ok, so we have this and the Tacoma. Please tell me there is an Odessey out there somewhere too.

  • @kaospat4173
    @kaospat4173 Рік тому

    this is way toooooo sick

  • @testicat8462
    @testicat8462 Рік тому +1

    If this comes to Indy the 500’weekend I’ll explode seriously one of the coolest Hondas ever

  • @nareksyan3496
    @nareksyan3496 Рік тому +2

    Nice build thinking of Suzuki Escudo as well

  • @cameronrich2536
    @cameronrich2536 Рік тому

    So sick

  • @mikie1466
    @mikie1466 Рік тому

    those graphics are sick!

  • @stephanedubarry8624
    @stephanedubarry8624 Рік тому

    Fabulous

  • @crxk20r59
    @crxk20r59 Рік тому

    Chuckwalla!! Baddest CRV I’ver ever seen!

  • @whydontmynameswork
    @whydontmynameswork Рік тому +1

    While Larry was excited to drop the Renault eSpace F1 similarities, I feel like the HPD rep downplayed it when clearly is was a major part of the inspiration. If you’ve never seen the Renault vid, go watch it.

  • @kentbeitel9966
    @kentbeitel9966 Рік тому +3

    I think I like this more than the indytruck. I love the livery and the wheels 👌 the body kit and aero looks amazing too

  • @WardSpose
    @WardSpose Рік тому

    That's cool! That's all I got so cool.

  • @OMACARacing11
    @OMACARacing11 Рік тому +1

    Amazing 👏👏👏

  • @TitanLandscape
    @TitanLandscape Рік тому +1

    This is so reminiscent of the Pikes Peak Suzuki from the original Gran Turismo.

  • @jasoncanas8783
    @jasoncanas8783 Рік тому +1

    excellent work. stand up to the project they went with the Ridgeline. ,👍👍💥💥💥

  • @cybcx404
    @cybcx404 6 місяців тому +1

    Need to put this in production

  • @joeschmoe5009
    @joeschmoe5009 Рік тому

    Its like the renault clio v6, super cool!

  • @agworks_
    @agworks_ Рік тому

    Crazyes cr-v in world
    Love it🤩🤩

  • @lagrenouille4523
    @lagrenouille4523 4 місяці тому +1

    That's the wagon I want to drive to heaven when I die !!! 👏👍🤘👌✌️

  • @brendandrives
    @brendandrives Рік тому +1

    The only CRV I’ve ever wanted to drive

  • @no_lft_shft
    @no_lft_shft Рік тому +1

    The fact that Honda now has a non plug in hybrid civic now that gets 80+ mpg blows my mind.

  • @robbylianto6756
    @robbylianto6756 Рік тому

    Excellent and inovative , good looking design and power plant ( engine ) are hybrid . Future Vehicle wannabe 👍👌 thank's Larry Chen 👍👌

  • @MimmsHondaDay
    @MimmsHondaDay Рік тому

    Holy moly! 😮