Pics: Honda Integra Type R!!!

manishasrani · 15th January 2008, 21:50

There is one in Bangalore too.
It is MP reg.
the pics were taken at chennai track but i have seen the car in Frazer town (Bangalore) a few times.

Nitin · 15th January 2008, 21:51

Is this the same one that was in Mumbai?

sajid33 · 15th January 2008, 22:15

some words about Honda Integra Type R or Acura Integra :-

A regional variant is known in North America as the Acura Integra Type R (DC2). A Type-R variant of the North American RSX was not available. In the rest of the world the RSX (DC5) is still called Integra Type-R. (This applies to only certain production versions of the DC5, inasmuch as there are differences in the brakes, suspension, motors and other parts of the DC5 Type R versus the DC5 Type S.)
The DC2 Type R came standard with a 200 hp (figure may vary in different countries, 195 hp USDM) 1.8 L DOHC VTEC engine, known as the B18C5 (US) or B18C (Japan), and other versions depending on the country where it was sold. Equipped with a close ratio 5-speed manual transmission and a Torsen axle, the DC2 Integra Type R had significantly improved performance and handling relative to the non-Type R Integra.
These were the result of extensive changes, including a strengthened chassis with extra spot welds and thicker metal around the rear shock towers, weight reduction (reduced sound insulation, thinner windscreen, lighter wheels and exhaust), more power (due in part to an 8400 rpm redline and hand-polished intake and exhaust ports), and suspension upgrades. The result was a capable sports coupe which was acclaimed by motoring journalists worldwide. Interestingly, there was little net weight difference between the Integra Type R and the Integra GS-R, because the extra metal and cross bracing in the Type R almost completely negated the weight reductions. The DC2 Type R was the only Honda Type R ever sold in the United States.
An interesting and little publicised fact about the 1996-2001 DC2 Type R is that Honda lost money on every single vehicle sold, even though extra dealer markups sometimes made for excessive dealer profit. Honda produced the DC2 Type R for homologation purposes to meet FIA certification of the motor and the chassis changes to make the car more competitive in N-series and World Cup racing. The details required, hand tooling in early versions and finishing the product through the use of various small fabrication shops in Japan made for increased costs in manufacture that could not be made up in the list price of the vehicles. Honda (and Acura in the US) deemed the car important for the marque's image and important for the racing programmes of the era, and the parent company therefore accepted a financial net loss on each vehicle sold.
The DC5 Type R (Japanese market only) comes standard with a K20A 220 hp (164 kW) 2.0 L DOHC i-VTEC 4 cylinder engine. The "i" in i-VTEC stands for intelligent VTEC, which employs VTC (Variable Timing Control) to advance or retard the timing up to 50 degrees. The Integra Type R comes equipped with Recaro seats, Brembo brakes, a close ratio 6-speed manual transmission, a limited-slip differential, and a stiffer suspension.

Nikhilb2008 · 15th January 2008, 23:14

Looks like it...........

The HKS sticker on the bonnet is different though.....

PiranhaBoy · 16th January 2008, 09:13

BTW theres a red & black type-R in B'lore. Seen it on Residency road.

Samurai · 16th January 2008, 11:05

I used to routinely get to drive (every 3 months) Acura Integra or RSX or TSX as loaner cars when I used to leave my Acura 3.2 TL for service. But never got the R type since they don't keep manual tranny for loaners. The Integra was a fun car to drive, but felt less powerful compared to my TL.

CaliforniaKnight · 17th January 2008, 01:13

great car by Honda,,only wish it was a RWD!

Nitin · 17th January 2008, 01:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

I used to routinely get to drive (every 3 months) Acura Integra or RSX or TSX as loaner cars when I used to leave my Acura 3.2 TL for service. But never got the R type since they don't keep manual tranny for loaners. The Integra was a fun car to drive, but felt less powerful compared to my TL.

A good 50-60bhp difference between the TL & the Integra?

chetanhanda · 17th January 2008, 01:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrous

I believe she's quite a rallycar.
Is it?

doesn't seem to be much of a rally car..

dipen · 17th January 2008, 02:09

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Originally Posted by manishasrani

which is the car in red ?

manishasrani · 17th January 2008, 07:11

honda acura i guess !!

ajmat · 17th January 2008, 08:23

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Originally Posted by dipen

which is the car in red ?

It is a toyota MR2 turbo

S@~+#0$# · 17th January 2008, 08:37

There is a white and brownish-grey Integra Type-R in as well in Bangalore. The car is in great shape BUT the papers are not clear (from what I heard). Prospective buyers(if any), please check the papers thoroughly before buying this one.

Samurai · 17th January 2008, 09:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nitin

A good 50-60bhp difference between the TL & the Integra?

More like 83bhp difference, plus mine had SportShift.

Quote:

Originally Posted by manishasrani

honda acura i guess !!

What is a Honda Acura?

manishasrani · 17th January 2008, 14:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajmat

It is a toyota MR2 turbo

O.F
yup..
sorry not acura.

15th January 2008, 21:50	#16
manishasrani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 4,665 Thanked: 7,024 Times	There is one in Bangalore too. It is MP reg. the pics were taken at chennai track but i have seen the car in Frazer town (Bangalore) a few times.
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15th January 2008, 21:51	#17
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Is this the same one that was in Mumbai?
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15th January 2008, 22:15	#18
sajid33 BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: muzaffar nagar (u.p.) Posts: 154 Thanked: 72 Times	Thought u might want to know some words about Honda Integra Type R or Acura Integra :- A regional variant is known in North America as the Acura Integra Type R (DC2). A Type-R variant of the North American RSX was not available. In the rest of the world the RSX (DC5) is still called Integra Type-R. (This applies to only certain production versions of the DC5, inasmuch as there are differences in the brakes, suspension, motors and other parts of the DC5 Type R versus the DC5 Type S.) The DC2 Type R came standard with a 200 hp (figure may vary in different countries, 195 hp USDM) 1.8 L DOHC VTEC engine, known as the B18C5 (US) or B18C (Japan), and other versions depending on the country where it was sold. Equipped with a close ratio 5-speed manual transmission and a Torsen axle, the DC2 Integra Type R had significantly improved performance and handling relative to the non-Type R Integra. These were the result of extensive changes, including a strengthened chassis with extra spot welds and thicker metal around the rear shock towers, weight reduction (reduced sound insulation, thinner windscreen, lighter wheels and exhaust), more power (due in part to an 8400 rpm redline and hand-polished intake and exhaust ports), and suspension upgrades. The result was a capable sports coupe which was acclaimed by motoring journalists worldwide. Interestingly, there was little net weight difference between the Integra Type R and the Integra GS-R, because the extra metal and cross bracing in the Type R almost completely negated the weight reductions. The DC2 Type R was the only Honda Type R ever sold in the United States. An interesting and little publicised fact about the 1996-2001 DC2 Type R is that Honda lost money on every single vehicle sold, even though extra dealer markups sometimes made for excessive dealer profit. Honda produced the DC2 Type R for homologation purposes to meet FIA certification of the motor and the chassis changes to make the car more competitive in N-series and World Cup racing. The details required, hand tooling in early versions and finishing the product through the use of various small fabrication shops in Japan made for increased costs in manufacture that could not be made up in the list price of the vehicles. Honda (and Acura in the US) deemed the car important for the marque's image and important for the racing programmes of the era, and the parent company therefore accepted a financial net loss on each vehicle sold. The DC5 Type R (Japanese market only) comes standard with a K20A 220 hp (164 kW) 2.0 L DOHC i-VTEC 4 cylinder engine. The "i" in i-VTEC stands for intelligent VTEC, which employs VTC (Variable Timing Control) to advance or retard the timing up to 50 degrees. The Integra Type R comes equipped with Recaro seats, Brembo brakes, a close ratio 6-speed manual transmission, a limited-slip differential, and a stiffer suspension.
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15th January 2008, 23:14	#19
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	Looks like it........... The HKS sticker on the bonnet is different though..... Last edited by Nikhilb2008 : 15th January 2008 at 23:16.
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16th January 2008, 09:13	#20
PiranhaBoy BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 208 Thanked: 3 Times	BTW theres a red & black type-R in B'lore. Seen it on Residency road.
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16th January 2008, 11:05	#21
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,831 Thanked: 45,585 Times View My Garage	I used to routinely get to drive (every 3 months) Acura Integra or RSX or TSX as loaner cars when I used to leave my Acura 3.2 TL for service. But never got the R type since they don't keep manual tranny for loaners. The Integra was a fun car to drive, but felt less powerful compared to my TL.
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17th January 2008, 01:13	#22
CaliforniaKnight BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: IND + DXB Posts: 980 Thanked: 141 Times View My Garage	great car by Honda,,only wish it was a RWD!
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17th January 2008, 07:11	#26
manishasrani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 4,665 Thanked: 7,024 Times	honda acura i guess !!
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17th January 2008, 08:37	#28
S@~+#0$# BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 700 Thanked: 42 Times View My Garage	There is a white and brownish-grey Integra Type-R in as well in Bangalore. The car is in great shape BUT the papers are not clear (from what I heard). Prospective buyers(if any), please check the papers thoroughly before buying this one. Last edited by S@~+#0$# : 17th January 2008 at 08:39.
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