The Honda INTEGRA TYPE R (DC2) '98 (also known as the Honda INTEGRA TYPE R 98 spec) is a road car produced by Honda. It first appeared in Gran Turismo 2 and has been featured in all subsequent mainline games except Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec. Although not initially available in Gran Turismo Sport, this car was later introduced as part of Update 1.32, released on January 17, 2019.
Colors[]
There are four available colors for this vehicle:
- Championship White
- Vogue Silver Metallic
- Starlight Black Pearl
- Milano Red
In-Game Description[]
Car Collection (GT7)[]
The 3rd generation Integra Type R powers up, with hand-crafted tuning.
The Integra Type R was introduced in 1995. While the 'Type R' was known to car enthusiasts as the 'racing car on the street' since the introduction of the NSX in '92, it became much more affordable with the launch of the Integra.
The engine was based on the 1.8 L, B18 VTEC equipped in the Si. Redline and engine compression was increased using high-compression piston heads, high-strength connecting rods, and dual-valve springs. Assembly was performed one engine at a time by hand, and it produced 197.2 BHP, which is 109.5 BHP per litre of displacement. The body was reinforced but also made lighter. Despite the use of heavy parts such as performance rods and a helical LSD, weight was offset by reducing battery size, removing soundproofing material, and by using lightweight aluminium wheels, and a 40 kg decrease in weight was achieved. Fundamental suspension settings were revised, and it resulted in handling characteristics that virtually eradicated understeer.
Upon release, this Integra Type R became the symbol of high-performance front-wheel drive cars.
Used Cars (GT7)[]
The Integra Type R is one of the more famous front-wheel drive sports cars. This is the second instalment in the Type R series, following the NSX Type R. It features a spectacular 1.8L naturally-aspirated straight-four engine. With a redline of 8,500 rpm, it's capable of producing tremendous power in the high-rev range. Thanks to its lightweight body and hard suspension, no corner is too sharp for this car. This variant is the '98 Spec R, a late model which featured improvements to the undercarriage to increase stability.
Café (GT7)[]
Chris[]
Simply put, the Honda Type R offers a fast and smooth ride. It is a true race car for the road. At its release, this first-gen Integra Type R was marketed at a price that was not inaccessible to young drivers... Giving it broad appeal as an introductory vehicle to the joys of driving a Type R. Its naturally-aspirated engine is a mightier version of the one used in the base model... And offers a 19.7 BHP upgrade in power. The Integra Type R also features a strengthened chassis and boasts over 40 kg in weight reduction. It is truly a masterpiece of '90s Japanese automotive engineering.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 2 | Honda New Car Dealership[1] | 25,160 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 4 | Late 90's Used Car Dealership | Approx. 15,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo PSP | Honda Dealership | 23,580 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Used Car Dealership (Lv. 1+) | Approx. 18,988 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Honda Dealership | 23,580 | --- |
| Gran Turismo Sport (  v1.32+) |
Honda Brand Central | 23,600 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 7 | Used Car Dealership | 61,400 | Place 3rd or higher in the Japanese FF Challenge 450 race at High Speed Ring Finish in the top 3 of the High Speed Ring Track Day championship (1/3 chance) |
Customization[]
Engine Swaps (GT7)[]
| Engine | Price | Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| K20C1-Civic-'20 | 127,500 | v1.13 |
Pictures[]
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Videos[]
Trivia[]
- If cheat codes or a memory card Trade is used to buy this car in the initial US release of GT2, the replay name when raced in Simulation disc will be "Integra Type R(Japan Model)". This Integra is indeed the particular one used in several license tests, namely B-7, B-8, A-3, and A-5. However, if the car is raced in Arcade disc, or racing modification was performed, the replay name will be lost. The same behavior also occurs with the Honda NSX Type S Zero '97.
- The loss of replay name occurs because while the Simulation Mode Disc has the replay name in the disc's .carinfoa file, the Arcade Mode disc does not, as the car is not expected to be used there. However, saving a replay involving this car in the Simulation Mode disc and playing it back in Arcade Mode disc will retain the car's replay name, as the replay files store car names involved in the replay rather than checking from car replay name database.
- In the North American Greatest Hits version of the game (although taking effect from the Japanese PSone Books release internally), both the Honda Integras and NSX models have their proper replay names.[2] This only applies for the Gran Turismo/Simulation Mode discs, as the US Greatest Hits' (or Japanese PSone Books' for that matter) Arcade Mode discs were not updated.
- Despite having nearly appeared in all of Gran Turismo games, this car did not received an updated model and interior until the inclusion in Gran Turismo Sport.
- The car's name is no longer fully capitalised in GT7, and appears as Honda Integra Type R (DC2) '98.
Notes[]
- ↑ Unavailable in NTSC-U version
- ↑ Gran Turismo 2/Revisional Differences/December 22, 1999 Build on The Cutting Room Floor