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The 2011 Honda CR-Z hybrid-powered sports coupe isn't scheduled to hit U.S. shores until this summer, but it hasn’t stopped tuners from developing performance parts for Honda's latest hybrid. We've already shown you what Honda's Mugen tuning arm has done to the car, now Spoon Sports is showing off its take on the hybrid coupe, releasing a set of photos showing off its development work.

Spoon looks to be developing several new parts for the CR-Z. Blue-colored aluminum wheels coupled with a lowered ride height are the two upgrades most obvious from the photos. Spoon also looks to be upgrading the CR-Z’s brakes, along with adding new dampers and a performance-tuned exhaust system.

Spoon’s official website also indicates it is working on adding some power to the little CR-Z, although we don’t yet know the extent of the modifications. The tuner also mentions “drivetrain” upgrades -- how they intend to modify Honda’s hybrid driveline will be interesting to see. Spoon also says it will offer “body reinforcement,” and we wouldn’t be surprised to see carbon fiber hoods, front lip spoilers, and custom side skirts for the CR-Z in the near future.

The company hasn’t provided any official word as to when the upgrades will be available, but since development has just started, we’d look for an official announcement later this year.

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