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

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  • 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  ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Update video please

  • @rudymwaurah
    @rudymwaurah ปีที่แล้ว +796

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

    • @AA-yx2kf
      @AA-yx2kf ปีที่แล้ว +33

      The CRV will destroy the Indy Truck.

    • @Slowtreme
      @Slowtreme ปีที่แล้ว +48

      @@AA-yx2kf the indy truck already destroyed itself

    • @AA-yx2kf
      @AA-yx2kf ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Slowtreme True.

    • @Lawaxiee
      @Lawaxiee ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Internet user here, can confirm original comment.

    • @NathanaelNaused
      @NathanaelNaused ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Correct

  • @xXDoUbLeDDXx38
    @xXDoUbLeDDXx38 ปีที่แล้ว +166

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

    • @purabus5450
      @purabus5450 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      NAILLED IT

    • @jdmmike7225
      @jdmmike7225 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @johnlennyagb_jsav
      @johnlennyagb_jsav 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @s_wggns
    @s_wggns ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @SmallBlogV8
    @SmallBlogV8 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @mtbrickhouse6292
    @mtbrickhouse6292 ปีที่แล้ว +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. 👍

  • @carlosvargasbatman
    @carlosvargasbatman ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is reminiscent of the pikes peak suzuki escudo.

  • @randazenU.G.2135
    @randazenU.G.2135 ปีที่แล้ว +54

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

    • @klintonkacatin
      @klintonkacatin ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Crossover series, a new hot hatch age

    • @mynameisrits
      @mynameisrits ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      are you a genius?

    • @memeplayer1923
      @memeplayer1923 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pikes Peak International Hill Climb wants a conversation with you.

  • @joshuayammer1994
    @joshuayammer1994 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

  • @everyinterestingthings2512
    @everyinterestingthings2512 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

    • @ftmr
      @ftmr ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @everyinterestingthings2512
      @everyinterestingthings2512 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ftmr definitely.. Definitely.

  • @BrandoMotion
    @BrandoMotion ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @MrDAllen1124
      @MrDAllen1124 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @kenzokressbach7360
    @kenzokressbach7360 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +33

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

    • @IsaiahSchmitmeyer
      @IsaiahSchmitmeyer ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @carguy_rz
    @carguy_rz ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @violinmiata
    @violinmiata ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @bbboywaxr
    @bbboywaxr ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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. ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @josephmatuszak3855
    @josephmatuszak3855 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @GuntanksInSpace
    @GuntanksInSpace ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @kspec6131
    @kspec6131 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @devjyarn
    @devjyarn ปีที่แล้ว +2

    12:44 when the VTEC kicks in

  • @fxg2825
    @fxg2825 ปีที่แล้ว +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。

  • @Hidalgochrsxm
    @Hidalgochrsxm ปีที่แล้ว +48

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

  • @alanhuerta2240
    @alanhuerta2240 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @randymaggetti856
    @randymaggetti856 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @alexandershaw2378
    @alexandershaw2378 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @thewing331
    @thewing331 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @rawbasicrawbasic
    @rawbasicrawbasic ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @gregoryballestero4369
    @gregoryballestero4369 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @bsusino
    @bsusino ปีที่แล้ว +44

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

    • @espenlund
      @espenlund ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Both commissioned by HPD sooo.

    • @mynameisrits
      @mynameisrits ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @memeplayer1923
      @memeplayer1923 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @mfaezaziz
      @mfaezaziz ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @shaunpc2512
    @shaunpc2512 ปีที่แล้ว +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 🙏🏻

  • @mikecrystalrobert7898
    @mikecrystalrobert7898 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The public needs these

  • @TinyTonyGOD
    @TinyTonyGOD ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @IchiiMedia
    @IchiiMedia ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @HandyDan
    @HandyDan ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @UncleManuel
    @UncleManuel ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @memeplayer1923
      @memeplayer1923 ปีที่แล้ว

      What about Nobuhiro Tajima's Pikes Peak Suzuki SUVs?

  • @jeo33466
    @jeo33466 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @ChavaYang
    @ChavaYang ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @Another_Saved_Sinner
    @Another_Saved_Sinner ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @ascension4444
    @ascension4444 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!!

  • @ricardofonseca2472
    @ricardofonseca2472 ปีที่แล้ว +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 😅

  • @carlossol999
    @carlossol999 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @jesszaeus7371
    @jesszaeus7371 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    JESUS MANG . that thing is so wild ,very cool

  • @MrDAllen1124
    @MrDAllen1124 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @reddrowland6204
    @reddrowland6204 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you larry

  • @AndrewNation13
    @AndrewNation13 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @cp2polk
    @cp2polk ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @jonatascastro
    @jonatascastro ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @paulpz04
    @paulpz04 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @captnjaygreybeard6394
    @captnjaygreybeard6394 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just wow! thanks

  • @drbelli
    @drbelli ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @DaveW74TVN
    @DaveW74TVN ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's ridiculous and I LOVE IT!

  • @Casey_J96
    @Casey_J96 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an epic machine! Great job HPD!

  • @feralmale1517
    @feralmale1517 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thats insane, I love it.

  • @personaljesus269
    @personaljesus269 ปีที่แล้ว

    So clean... Just WOW! 👊🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @michaelmoncada6510
    @michaelmoncada6510 ปีที่แล้ว

    he is asking the right questions! i love this vid

  • @i8i03muhammadfarizb7
    @i8i03muhammadfarizb7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the most baddas CRV, it sounds glorious

  • @GoodMenstruationAttitude
    @GoodMenstruationAttitude ปีที่แล้ว

    you are KILLING it!

  • @MichaelMoto
    @MichaelMoto ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jman145
    @jman145 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is so cool looks amazing

  • @MadelynPurdy
    @MadelynPurdy ปีที่แล้ว

    Energy and persistence conquer all things.

  • @bOOmbOOmProd
    @bOOmbOOmProd ปีที่แล้ว

    Very well done. This looks amazing.

  • @alvinnelson4439
    @alvinnelson4439 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @altusheyns9620
    @altusheyns9620 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @kentbeitel9966
    @kentbeitel9966 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @Spectrolite1
    @Spectrolite1 ปีที่แล้ว

    That Indy sound! ❤

  • @stripegnow4398
    @stripegnow4398 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best crv sound

  • @fa5ajm
    @fa5ajm ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We need to see this at Gridlife!

  • @whydontmynameswork
    @whydontmynameswork ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @vinzanity68
    @vinzanity68 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful❤ Artistic and Creative.

  • @user-gz4nj9xi4y
    @user-gz4nj9xi4y ปีที่แล้ว

    This is art

  • @jasoncanas8783
    @jasoncanas8783 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @davidhg117
    @davidhg117 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @OkieDokieSmokie
    @OkieDokieSmokie ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @mehrshadvr4
    @mehrshadvr4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That car sounds great.

  • @rocket_eg6129
    @rocket_eg6129 ปีที่แล้ว

    Larry this is awesome...

  • @driftliketokyo34ftw35
    @driftliketokyo34ftw35 ปีที่แล้ว

    Honda’s really been going crazy this year. And you know what, I’m all here for it.

  • @snakebyte130
    @snakebyte130 ปีที่แล้ว

    This thing is sick!

  • @828_Nate
    @828_Nate ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @joeschmoe5009
    @joeschmoe5009 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its like the renault clio v6, super cool!

  • @ireckon7351
    @ireckon7351 ปีที่แล้ว

    This. is. SICK!!!!

  • @testicat8462
    @testicat8462 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @crxk20r59
    @crxk20r59 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chuckwalla!! Baddest CRV I’ver ever seen!

  • @robbylianto6756
    @robbylianto6756 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @nareksyan3496
    @nareksyan3496 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice build thinking of Suzuki Escudo as well

  • @Lawaxiee
    @Lawaxiee ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @zeroswings2
    @zeroswings2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Saw it today at the St Pete GP... it was on-track just before the 1st NXT Indy qualifying round...

  • @firstprototype
    @firstprototype ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So is made for fun, no real purpose !
    Nice one 👍
    ❤ more Renault Espace with Williams F1 engine ,manual gearbox !

  • @jasonaldenhaley1
    @jasonaldenhaley1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another gem, Larry👍
    Let's hear it for arguably The best videographer/camera superman we got fellow automotive enthusiasts:
    Larry F-N Chen!! SO JEALOUS (NOT the 20 hour day) That ride along tho??? ...my man

  • @mikie1466
    @mikie1466 ปีที่แล้ว

    those graphics are sick!

  • @devonfranco5644
    @devonfranco5644 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg amazing

  • @Gerald5000
    @Gerald5000 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do like that the electric portion is like a giant starter motor. It's real weird, I love it.

  • @TitanLandscape
    @TitanLandscape ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @stephanedubarry8624
    @stephanedubarry8624 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fabulous

  • @GarageSupra
    @GarageSupra ปีที่แล้ว

    Crazy car and great interview. Drinking game I took away from this. Take a drink every time he says "you know" lol. Also BRING INDY BACK TO THE GOLD COAST!

  • @no_lft_shft
    @no_lft_shft ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @lagrenouille21
    @lagrenouille21 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @kaospat4173
    @kaospat4173 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is way toooooo sick

  • @domdrty
    @domdrty ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If honda wants to show that hybrids are fun, then make a fun hybrid for consumers.

  • @RipleyxReactive
    @RipleyxReactive ปีที่แล้ว

    Its like somebody said "build whatever car you want into hybrid racecar." And then this guy picks a CR-V. And did an amazing job!!

  • @cameronrich2536
    @cameronrich2536 ปีที่แล้ว

    So sick