The 1984 Honda CR-X²: A Testament to Innovation and Collaboration in Automotive History

The 1984 Honda CR-X² stands as a remarkable example of automotive innovation and collaboration, now proudly displayed in the Ron Sturgeon Collection in Fort Worth. Originally a stock CRX, this vehicle underwent a significant transformation with the support of American Honda and contributions from Car and Driver, Racing Beat, and Mugen. The result was a twin-engine, four-wheel-drive marvel that pushed the boundaries of what was possible in subcompact coupe performance.

Equipped with dual 1.8L inline-fours from the Honda Accord, the CR-X² features dual automatic transaxles, four-wheel disc brakes, and electronic fuel injection, all housed within a distinctive Mugen body kit. The interior is equally impressive, boasting a custom console with dual tachometers and an Accord-sourced shifter, alongside Koni shocks and a custom rear MacPherson strut suspension for unparalleled performance. Achieving a 0–60 mph time of 6.2 seconds and a quarter-mile pass in 14.5 seconds, the CR-X² set new standards for its class.

The vehicle gained widespread recognition when it graced the May 1985 cover of Car and Driver under the headline 'Synchronicity' and was later featured on Jay Leno's Garage in December 2024. Today, it finds a home at the DFW Car & Toy Museum, where it continues to inspire automotive enthusiasts and serve as a testament to the power of creativity and ambition in automotive design. The museum offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the legacy of this groundbreaking vehicle, further cementing its place in automotive history.