Acura: Integra News
05-25-2001, 12:06 PM
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Acura: Integra News
Enthusiasts take note – these are the first pictures of the car aiming to establish itself as the world's best-handling coupé. Born out of the Honda Acura RSX concept first seen at this year's Detroit Motor Show, it's the brand new Integra Type R that is due to be launched in Japan next month.
Auto Express can exclusively reveal first details of the two-door machine's tantalising specification. Measuring 4,385mm long, 1,725mm high and 1,385mm wide, it's powered by a modified 2.0-litre 16-valve i-VTEC engine that will also be used by the forthcoming Civic Type R. It offers drivers an astounding 220bhp at 8,000rpm and serves up 206Nm of torque.
Immediately identifiable over lesser machines, the Type R comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, an imposing rear wing and massive Brembo brakes as standard. It's also the most powerful new model that Honda has launched since the Accord Type R debuted in 1998.
Performance is delivered through a six-speed gearbox, while wheelspin is controlled with an updated version of the limited-slip differential that featured on the original Integra Type R. Variable assistance power-steering promises precise and neutral steering. The power output, combined with a kerbweight of only 1,173kg, makes this one of the fastest Hondas ever built. It's capable of doing 0-60mph in around six seconds and the top speed is more than 130mph. As well as being faster than its predecessor, it's quieter, too, thanks to a special dual exhaust system. Honda UK has hinted the Integra Type R will arrive here in 2003. In the meantime, it will only be on sale in Japan, at an expected cost of around £15,500.
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top speed 130. hehe.
i can go 145 in my TYPE S.
but i sure would like the brembo brakes.
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05-25-2001, 01:34 PM
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By the way, 206 Nm is about 155 lb-ft of torque and the curb weight of 1173kg is about 2583 pounds!!!
This thing is going to be FAST! Look how light it is.
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This thing is going to be FAST! Look how light it is.
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Gavril--Looks good!-But I think that the dimensions given are in meters (m), not millimeters (mm).
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Soichiro:
Gavril--Looks good!-But I think that the dimensions given are in meters (m), not millimeters (mm).
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Gavril--Looks good!-But I think that the dimensions given are in meters (m), not millimeters (mm).
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The article is correct.
1,385 milimiters wide is equal to 1.385 meters which is equal to about 4.5 feet.
Do the math for the height accordingly.
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1,385 milimiters wide is equal to 1.385 meters which is equal to about 4.5 feet.
Do the math for the height accordingly.
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yeah, they use the ',' instead of the '.' in some places to note decimal points (decimal commas?).
but i guess that's off topic.
i'm sure we'll get it sooner than the prev. gen got the type-r considering the civic si is coming sooner than the last gen too.
but i guess that's off topic.
i'm sure we'll get it sooner than the prev. gen got the type-r considering the civic si is coming sooner than the last gen too.
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First review/test of our RSXs in Europe as the Integra Type R
From autoexpress:
Deep inside its Japanese heartland, Honda has built itself a mini replica of the demanding Nurburgring circuit. The test track, called Takasu, has allowed the company to create the best handling front-wheel-drive sports coupe in the world without the trouble and expense of shipping cars and engineers out to Germany to carry out evaluation.
With 43 corners, more than a dozen of them blind, the new 6.2km track shows no mercy. But it has allowed Honda to totally re-define one of its hottest models, the Integra Type R. The company insisted that the models we drove there were the pre-launch cars, and minor modifications will be made for production, but we can't imagine what possible improvements could be made - the Integra is that good! The cult coupe has been upgraded in every department and features a more refined, all-new 2.0-litre i-VTEC unit to replace its peaky 1.8-litre engine.
This motor pumps out 217bhp at 8,000rpm and 206Nm of torque at 7,000rpm without the help of forced induction from a turbo or supercharger. The in-line four-cylinder engine gets the power down fast and furiously, with the second cam bringing in another surge at 6,000rpm. Although acceleration times could not be measured on the day of our drive, Honda claims the car takes only 14.3 seconds to cover a quarter of a mile. This is nearly a second faster than the outgoing model.
On the Takasu test track, the improvements to the coupe really shine. A couple of gearchanges make you realise that the company has something special here: the new six-speed manual box is perfectly weighted and has a wonderfully short throw.
The chassis' torsional rigidity is up 116 per cent, which results in cornering limits being lifted to new heights. Driven back-to-back with the old model, the most impressive feature of the new R is improved rear grip. The tail will not go walkabout in bends, unless you really provoke it. And then there's the steering. Surgically sharp, the variable assistance rack and pinion system displays a precise and neutral feel. With 2.6 rotations lock-to-lock, turn in at just about any speed and the car will go exactly where you point it, with less understeer than before.
Another bonus is the performance of the huge Brembo brakes, which are effective and fade-free, even on the track. But in spite of the anchors' specially developed lightweight calipers, the car's improved body and crash rigidity, larger engine and gearbox mean it's heavier than the model that it is replacing. However, the Integra's increased power, balance and ease of control offset the weight gain.
Inside, the Type R features all the trimmings we've come to expect. The Recaro racing seats, Momo wheel plus aluminium pedals and gearshift all define the coupe's racing interior.
The new Integra Type R is light years ahead of its predecessor in terms of hardware, refinement, chassis rigidity and handling.
Unfortunately, with the technically similar Civic Type R on its way, Honda isn't bringing what's arguably the world's fastest front-wheel-drive coupe to the UK for a while. But it's not ruling it out...
At a glance
* New Honda Integra Type R is on sale in Japan now
* Six-speed manual gearbox
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Deep inside its Japanese heartland, Honda has built itself a mini replica of the demanding Nurburgring circuit. The test track, called Takasu, has allowed the company to create the best handling front-wheel-drive sports coupe in the world without the trouble and expense of shipping cars and engineers out to Germany to carry out evaluation.
With 43 corners, more than a dozen of them blind, the new 6.2km track shows no mercy. But it has allowed Honda to totally re-define one of its hottest models, the Integra Type R. The company insisted that the models we drove there were the pre-launch cars, and minor modifications will be made for production, but we can't imagine what possible improvements could be made - the Integra is that good! The cult coupe has been upgraded in every department and features a more refined, all-new 2.0-litre i-VTEC unit to replace its peaky 1.8-litre engine.
This motor pumps out 217bhp at 8,000rpm and 206Nm of torque at 7,000rpm without the help of forced induction from a turbo or supercharger. The in-line four-cylinder engine gets the power down fast and furiously, with the second cam bringing in another surge at 6,000rpm. Although acceleration times could not be measured on the day of our drive, Honda claims the car takes only 14.3 seconds to cover a quarter of a mile. This is nearly a second faster than the outgoing model.
On the Takasu test track, the improvements to the coupe really shine. A couple of gearchanges make you realise that the company has something special here: the new six-speed manual box is perfectly weighted and has a wonderfully short throw.
The chassis' torsional rigidity is up 116 per cent, which results in cornering limits being lifted to new heights. Driven back-to-back with the old model, the most impressive feature of the new R is improved rear grip. The tail will not go walkabout in bends, unless you really provoke it. And then there's the steering. Surgically sharp, the variable assistance rack and pinion system displays a precise and neutral feel. With 2.6 rotations lock-to-lock, turn in at just about any speed and the car will go exactly where you point it, with less understeer than before.
Another bonus is the performance of the huge Brembo brakes, which are effective and fade-free, even on the track. But in spite of the anchors' specially developed lightweight calipers, the car's improved body and crash rigidity, larger engine and gearbox mean it's heavier than the model that it is replacing. However, the Integra's increased power, balance and ease of control offset the weight gain.
Inside, the Type R features all the trimmings we've come to expect. The Recaro racing seats, Momo wheel plus aluminium pedals and gearshift all define the coupe's racing interior.
The new Integra Type R is light years ahead of its predecessor in terms of hardware, refinement, chassis rigidity and handling.
Unfortunately, with the technically similar Civic Type R on its way, Honda isn't bringing what's arguably the world's fastest front-wheel-drive coupe to the UK for a while. But it's not ruling it out...
At a glance
* New Honda Integra Type R is on sale in Japan now
* Six-speed manual gearbox
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06-06-2001, 03:08 PM
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dang.....that is kick as review 
Makes me want to go and buy one. Although the head lights sorta makes it look like the ford focus. I wonder what some headers and a CAI would do for that thing.
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The more I am thinking of the 14.3 in the 1/4 mile the more amazing it sounds. This is a $25K car people (and dont tell me the Mustangs and F-Bodies can do that, you know what I mean). Of course the US version will probably be 0.2 sec slower but still.
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06-06-2001, 06:01 PM
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the more i read about that car more i have thus buyer regret thing. Generally i like smaller cars that are more manuverable, buying the CLS was a bit of a change for me. I just have to keep reminding myself that i also got the CLS for the comfort and safety......but still everytime i read about the RSX i start giggling like a little girl. Hmmmmm maybe if get another job I'll get the RSX-R as weekend car or something.
What is the curb weight of the car?
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RSX (Integra) demand is skyrocketing in Japan
Honda forecasted that the demand for the new Honda Integra (RSX for us) in the first month would be 1500 cars in Japan.
During the first 3 weeks of production since the July 2nd official announcement for the car, there were 3000 orders of which 81% where for the top of the line, Type R which in Japan costs $21,000.
09-16-2004, 05:43 PM
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I don't think anyone have already posted it, so there you go:
http://www.honda.co.jp/INTEGRA/
They now named the base model(the 160hp one)as "Type-S".
for those who can't read Japanese, the spec page is right here:
http://www.honda.co.jp/auto-lineup/i...ata/index.html
enjoy.
http://www.honda.co.jp/INTEGRA/
They now named the base model(the 160hp one)as "Type-S".
for those who can't read Japanese, the spec page is right here:
http://www.honda.co.jp/auto-lineup/i...ata/index.html
enjoy.
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
That's a sweet ride. Does it say how much it weighs?
Type-R also has a close ratio 6-speed.
Makes 220 hp at 8000 rpm, and 118 ft-lbs torque at 7000 rpm.
It's an 86mm square bore/stroke. 2.0L with an 11.5 compression ratio.
It also get's 29.2 MPG via their estimates (max).
09-16-2004, 08:00 PM
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Most pictures are posted in Flash player. There is a movie too. Check it out.
http://www.honda.co.jp/INTEGRA/movie_r/index.html
click on #2
http://www.honda.co.jp/INTEGRA/movie_r/index.html
click on #2
09-16-2004, 08:01 PM
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Makes 220 hp at 8000 rpm, and 118 ft-lbs torque at 7000 rpm.
09-16-2004, 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Lung Fu Mo Shi
Type-R is either 2618 pounds (1,190 kg) or 2596 pounds (1,180 kg). I can't tell which spec is which.
Type-R also has a close ratio 6-speed.
Makes 220 hp at 8000 rpm, and 118 ft-lbs torque at 7000 rpm.
It's an 86mm square bore/stroke. 2.0L with an 11.5 compression ratio.
It also get's 29.2 MPG via their estimates (max).
Type-R also has a close ratio 6-speed.
Makes 220 hp at 8000 rpm, and 118 ft-lbs torque at 7000 rpm.
It's an 86mm square bore/stroke. 2.0L with an 11.5 compression ratio.
It also get's 29.2 MPG via their estimates (max).
Where do I sign?
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118 lb./ft. of torque?! this car is amazing, but what gives? 220HP out of a 2.0L is wonderful, and it's light as HELL! I love the front end and those TSX-like white circle taillights are awesome! I love this car, but if it only produces 118 lb./ft. of torque, that's kind of weird. But it was tuned for the track, where hp is needed a little more than torque.
09-16-2004, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
200 n m = 148 ft lbs
It's just a typo.
It's just a typo.
09-16-2004, 09:30 PM
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200 n m = 148 ft lbs
It's just a typo.
It's just a typo.
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Originally Posted by gocubsgo55
phew. scared me a little. BTW i found a picture of "Honda Satelite System" in the car, under equipment. Can this be a slow transition of the Integra becoming a coupe Accord/TSX? Who knows... (Justin)
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Now I'm totally into Integras, having owned a '94 myself. But I've always thought the latest model looks like a Cavalier. In this pic, the R-type's profile looks waaaaaay too close. 
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A New Acura Integra? “Just Wait,” We’re Told
A New Acura Integra? Just Wait, We're Told
November 5, 2014 at 2:24 pm by Erik Johnson | Photography by Aaron Robinson
Are we finally going to get a replacement for the Acura Integra/RSX? You could see that Acura chief designer Dave Marek wanted to spill the beans here at the SEMA show about the plans for Honda’s long-floundering luxury brand, but was prevented by the watchful presence of a company PR rep. All he was able to say was this: “A performance brand needs a flagship and it needs an accessible sport car. Not a sports car, but a sport car.”
As a hint, Acura used its SEMA stage to show a TLX sedan modified by Los Angeles-based Galpin Auto Sports with a body kit, lowered suspension, 19-inch wheels, and Wilwood six-piston front/four-piston rear brakes on 14-inch discs. The TLX is painted Andaro Blue, a vibrant hue that will be available on future production cars, however the mid-size sedan is not likely to set tuners on fire as did the Integra and RSX.
Marek said the company knows that it has a lot of rebuilding to do to restore Honda’s luxury brand back to its 1990s heyday. Back then, the Integra was an attainable car for young enthusiasts and the core of its claim to performance credibility, while the NSX was an exotic aspirational flagship. Several Integras and NSXes were spotted at this year’s SEMA show, even though they’ve both been out of production for years. A new NSX comes in 2015, but Marek said it’ll be a few more flips of the calendar, at least not until 2017, before the plan results in a more affordable performance car for Acura showrooms.
He wouldn’t be any more specific, only acknowledging that Honda erred in the past trying to make the brand too upscale, leaving behind its rabid enthusiast audience. Then the financial crisis hit along with the Japanese earthquake, rocking Honda on its heels and distracting Acura from its turnaround plans.
“There are changes coming, and then there are more changes coming,” said Marek. The refreshed Acura ILX, which will debut at the L.A. auto show in mid-November, will hint at the sportier direction Acura wants to take its entry-level offerings. “It’s not what our direction is going to be, but it’s a step in that direction,” he said. Eventually Acura will expand its model portfolio from the current collection of sedans and crossovers. “There are lots of resources and activity going into making Acura back into what it was.”
Are we finally going to get a replacement for the Acura Integra/RSX? You could see that Acura chief designer Dave Marek wanted to spill the beans here at the SEMA show about the plans for Honda’s long-floundering luxury brand, but was prevented by the watchful presence of a company PR rep. All he was able to say was this: “A performance brand needs a flagship and it needs an accessible sport car. Not a sports car, but a sport car.”
As a hint, Acura used its SEMA stage to show a TLX sedan modified by Los Angeles-based Galpin Auto Sports with a body kit, lowered suspension, 19-inch wheels, and Wilwood six-piston front/four-piston rear brakes on 14-inch discs. The TLX is painted Andaro Blue, a vibrant hue that will be available on future production cars, however the mid-size sedan is not likely to set tuners on fire as did the Integra and RSX.
Marek said the company knows that it has a lot of rebuilding to do to restore Honda’s luxury brand back to its 1990s heyday. Back then, the Integra was an attainable car for young enthusiasts and the core of its claim to performance credibility, while the NSX was an exotic aspirational flagship. Several Integras and NSXes were spotted at this year’s SEMA show, even though they’ve both been out of production for years. A new NSX comes in 2015, but Marek said it’ll be a few more flips of the calendar, at least not until 2017, before the plan results in a more affordable performance car for Acura showrooms.
He wouldn’t be any more specific, only acknowledging that Honda erred in the past trying to make the brand too upscale, leaving behind its rabid enthusiast audience. Then the financial crisis hit along with the Japanese earthquake, rocking Honda on its heels and distracting Acura from its turnaround plans.
“There are changes coming, and then there are more changes coming,” said Marek. The refreshed Acura ILX, which will debut at the L.A. auto show in mid-November, will hint at the sportier direction Acura wants to take its entry-level offerings. “It’s not what our direction is going to be, but it’s a step in that direction,” he said. Eventually Acura will expand its model portfolio from the current collection of sedans and crossovers. “There are lots of resources and activity going into making Acura back into what it was.”
11-05-2014, 07:17 PM
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Now that Acura is more its own brand, it will be interesting to see if some of this stuff actually happens. I'm guessing not, but at the same time, we have yet to see any decisions that have been made post split from Honda NA.
No, I will not be arguing the pros and cons of what the split from Honda means.
No, I will not be arguing the pros and cons of what the split from Honda means.
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I would love it if they bring back the Integra. 