From spy shots to new releases to auto show coverage, car and driver brings you. Jan 01, 2006 read all about a acura integra type r, brought to you exclusively by the car experts at honda tuning magazine. It was a fantastic daily conveyance, with a 170hp vtec engine, a great shifter, and. When the renamed thirdgeneration, the rsx, arrived for 2002, the double wishbone suspension was. While comfortable for two and even livable for four fullsized adults, the integra is first and foremost a drivers car. The introductory type r for us here in the states, and a great introduction it was. The integra type r is widely regarded as the best front wheel drive car of all time. The type r was not available for 1999 but returned in 2000 and remained until the end of dc2 production in 2001. Hondas racing and f1 cars often feature a red honda badge. That tailhappy handling occasionally sees people into ditches. May 30, 2018 the honda civic type r is the car enthusiasts have wanted for over two decades ever since the acura integra type r was last sold here. A person looking for a technologically sophisticated luxury sports sedan with all the bells and whistles as well as comfort and performance comparable models in this class. Dec 03, 2015 this car represents the last of the acura integras before they became the rsx, and viewer michael wanted us to drive it during our san francisco area shoot.
The integra type r s pistons move faster than a 90s f1 car s. Enjoy this famous integra type r race car hammering around. Realtime racing integra type r returns and its as boisterous. Between 1997 and 2002, the realtime racing acura integra type r notched 23 total wins and also won five of six speed touring car championships and. This 2000 acura integra type r received a full race conversion in 2007 for icscc competition and is powered by a 2. This 1997 acura integra type r just sold for a whopping. Somehow, it managed to eek 195 horsepower out of its tiny 1. In addition to the type r, theres a gs, ls and gsr.
Car and driver magazine named the integra to its annual ten best list six times. Bottom line, cunningham notes, the acura integra type r was an adept racer simply because it was an exceptionally good car from the factory. Honda type r models are special performance editions of their respective model families. Oct 23, 2019 the acura integra type r itr, for short has a lofty reputation, which has lately engendered some outlandish sales. Oct 22, 2019 the realtime racing acura integra type r is one of the most successful race cars on earth. At a blaring 8400 rpm, the acura integra type rs pistons are pedaling at about 80 feet per second.
Throughout its life, the integra was highly regarded for its handling and performance. With this in mind, gilman set out to build as clean a car as possible. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 10 integra models nationwide. The integra, sold as an acura in north america, and as a honda elsewhere, was a small, sporty vehicle sold both as a 4door sedan and as a 3door hatchback. Dohc 16valve inline4, aluminum block and head, port fuel injection. Acura integra type r sedan slammed cars, jdm cars, gta, integra type r. Acura integra parts and accessories at acurapartswarehouse. I have a 99 gsr with intake, header, springs, and a sway bar and its pretty close. S market, we did the full right hand drive conversion on it and front end conversion as well.
Between 1997 and 2002, the realtime racing acura integra type r notched 23 total wins and also won five of six speed touring car. Used 1998 acura integra type r pricing for sale edmunds. Audi a6, bmw 5 series, cadillac sts, infiniti m45, jaguar s type, lexus gs, mercedes e. You can do many things such as modifications and more. Acura integra type r featured cars honda tuning magazine. Hidden in a plywood prison, this acura integra type r sat untouched for years. Its natural aspirated engine is something that all honda enthusiasts desire. Save money on used 2001 acura integra type r models near you. Restoring one of the most iconic acura integra type rs.
How the acura integra type r makes modern sport compact cars. Its a car as sweet and allconsuming as any ive experienced. The integra type r is considered a modern classic and prices have steadily risen. During its six seasons of racing in the speed touring car series, it dominated the competition, taking.
At a blaring 8400 rpm, the acura integra type r s pistons are pedaling at about 80 feet per second. Feb 26, 2020 in all, realtime campaigned five integra type rs between 1997 and 2002. Used 2001 acura integra type r pricing for sale edmunds. With our huge selection of racing, sport, and custom seats you can upgrade the look and feel of your 1994 acura integra. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. Shop acura integra vehicles for sale in boise, id at cars. Used 2000 acura integra type r pricing for sale edmunds. The acura integra type r or itr is a performance car made by honda that you bought from the showroom and take to the track.
Shop edmunds car, suv, and truck listings of over 6 million vehicles to find a cheap used, or certified preowned cpo 2000 acura integra type r for sale near you. An integra type r is desirable to car thieves because almost every part on it can be sold on the used market for a premium. Listen to this acura integra type r scream at the track. Perfomance 10 front bumpers,10 rear bumpers and 10 skirts in autosculptnot customisable. Stolen acura integra leads police on highspeed chase before. Basically, the integra type rsold in limited quantities in the u.
Throughout its threegeneration life, the integra was spoken highly of handling and performance, which helped it to win some awards. The rsx type s honda integra dc5 outside north america is the sportiest car acura was willing to sell in 2006 after the nsx was given a slow and painful death in 2005. Type r was introduced as a 1997 model to the us market under the acura. I t has been a lot of fun to drive and honda quality is outstanding.
To the mid1990s acura integrabasically a brawny civic, and sold as. And as a road car thats more fun to drive than the rest of the models in the lineup. Although it can be used as a daily driver, the car. The honda integra, marketed in north america as the acura integra, is an automobile produced. Acura basically improved the integra with each new generation, and the type r is still an icon. Acura integra type r naturally aspirated built by honda. In the us, the car would only be available in championship white in 1997 and 1998. Shop edmunds car, suv, and truck listings of over 6 million vehicles to find a cheap used, or certified preowned cpo 1998 acura integra type r for sale near you. The gs r model was called out specifically in 1994 and 1995. Oct 23, 2019 the acura integra type r was a perfect candidate for racing, and race it did. This rare acura integra type r was sealed in a secluded room for years and now its for sale the drive.
Driving them back to backespecially at midohio, one of the great testing. The type r doesnt squeak as much and the seat is more comfy. And like many 90s hondas, it was a balanced whole that was vastly more than the sum of its parts. With only minor modifications, realtime racing dominated american touring car racing for half a decade.
This type r is a dedicated daily driver enjoyable in all aspects of driving. Tracing american hondas roots with an integra type r. The integra type r dc2 was named as the best frontwheel drive drivers car ever by evo magazine in 2006. Car and driver rated this in 1994 as one of 10 best vehicles on the road and i will concur. Have driven much faster cars, but when i get back in my acura i have a. Car and drivers writeup from 1997 also mentions a special intake. The integra type r produces more horsepower per liter than a ferrari f355. The acura integra was the sports car to have in the late 90s. The car was laserfocused, impossibly precise, and meticulously crafted.
The type r was introduced as a 1997 model to the us market under the acura brand with the only option being airconditioning. That car was just too much of a stripper, and it was light. This example was originally based in the pacific northwest, and features a sixspeed manual swap. Even though this isnt the type r version, its still plenty fast. Between 1997 and 2002, the realtime racing acura integra type r notched 23 total wins and also won five of six speed touring car championships and four manufacturers championships. The gsr model was called out specifically in 1994 and. The first acura integra was introduced to replace the honda quint in 1986. A throwback to when we said our longterm acura integra gs r might be the best since sugar ray robinson. This 2001 acura integra type r has been my performance shop project for about 4 years now, i restored the vehicle from the ground up to its current status, the car is an original 2001 acura integra type r from the u. It made a return on the ten best as the acura rsx, for 2002 and 2003. In 1995, honda introduced their first integra type r to the japanese. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 16 integra models in boise. Car and driver s writeup from 1997 also mentions a special intake manifold and a lighter flywheel.
Oct 22, 2019 im talking about the realtime racing integra type r, which remains a legend almost two decades after peter cunningham drove the car to victory for a driver s and manufacturers title in 2002. Realtime racing acura integra type r race car restored. Acura integra is an automobile manufactured by honda and launched by acura from 1986 to 2001. But the purpose of the acura integra type r was incredibly singular.
An acura integra is basically a samevintage honda civic, so the engines and neat type r speed parts get boosted to put on civics. Its a time capsule inside line could drive and test. This car is converted from forza motorsport 4 and it replaces mitsubishi eclipse gt. Edmunds has detailed price information for the used 2001 acura integra type r. Honda civic acura integra big brake kit upgrade type r diy kit hd by coloradoautocross. Acura integra type r from realtime racing is back on track. It has been acclaimed by motoring journalists worldwide, including evo magazine, which named the type r the greatest frontwheel drive performance car ever, and, which similarly called it the best handling frontwheel drive car ever. The type r is a different car than the gsr from the factory, but a gsr can be made competitive for not a lot of money. The type r has the record for a front wheel drive car around. A perfectly preserved 1998 acura integra type r with just 5,400 miles showing on its odometer and new car smell still wafting through its. I t has been a lot of fun to drive and honda quality is. Dec 22, 2016 but the integra type r was an impressive car.