- "The first Type R model of the Integra, this car was built to be the ultimate front-wheel drive sports car."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection
The Honda Integra Type R (DC2) '95 is a three-door, liftback sports coupé produced by Honda. It has featured in every mainline Gran Turismo game except Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec and Gran Turismo Sport.
Colors[]
Three (four in PS1-era games) colors are available for this car:
- Championship White
- Vogue Silver Metallic (GT1 and GT2 only)
- Granada Black Pearl (GT4-GT7)
- Starlight Black Pearl (GT1 and GT2 only)
- Milano Red
In-game description[]
- "This is the model that announced the Honda Type R to car lovers everywhere. This well-loved Type R model is based on the front-wheel drive Integra. It's an early model, often referred to as the '96 Spec. Its naturally aspirated 1.8L B18C engine can reach high rpms blindingly fast, generating substantial power. While its suspension may be more delicate than later versions, many still prefer the more nimble '96 Spec."
- ―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Used Car Dealership
Car Index (GT7)[]
The Honda Integra was sold as Acura Integra in the US.
People didn't call the third-generation Acura Integra the "100 meter eye catcher" for no reason. This term meant that it was instantly recognizable from as far away as 100 meters, a testament to the car's unusual four rounded headlights. The new-look Integra proved to be a hit in the U.S. when it arrived in May 1993, but it proved too radical for the Japanese public. So in response to its less-than-stellar sales in Japan, the Japan-market version returned to more conventional-looking trapezoidal headlights two years later.
The second most noteworthy thing about the new Integra was the inclusion of a Type R model. By this time, sports car enthusiasts were already familiar with the "Type R" moniker, thanks to the emergence of the NSX Type R in 1992. In the Integra's case, the engine was based on the Si's 1.8-liter VTEC B18. This high-compression motor featured high-pressure piston heads, special control rods and two-fold valve springs. Each component of this inline-4 was meticulously tuned, resulting in 197 HP, or 109 HP per liter. Honda chassis engineers refortified the Integra's chassis, at the same time making it lighter by removing sound insulation and installing a smaller battery. Switching to lightweight aluminum wheels also shaved off 40 kg. The Type R became the poster child for the ultimate front-wheel-drive sports machine, and spurned the 98spec. R in 1998 that came with equal-length exhausts and 16-in. wheels.
From Previous Games[]
This description is taken from the PAL version of Gran Turismo 2:
Believe it or not, the Integra is a road car. It might look, accelerate and corner like a race car; but it really is intended for road use.
Sold under Honda's upmarket Acura brand in the States, though wearing Honda badges in other markets, the raciest Integras of the lot are the GS-R and the Type-R.
The Integra GS-R features the combined trickery of a variable intake manifold and Honda's VTEC variable valve timing under its bonnet to squeeze an impressive 170 BHP at 7,600 rpm from its 1.8-litre four-cylinder 16-valve powerplant. Meanwhile the Type-R's engine reads even more like a race unit. Built in limited numbers and hand-finished, its 1.8-litre four-pot produces 187 BHP at 8,000 rpm. This is the point at which the GS-R is meeting its red line, though the Type-R has another 400 rpm to go. With transmission via a five-speed manual gearbox, getting the Type-R's power to the road through the front wheels is less of a struggle than it might seem thanks to the fitment of a Torsen limited-slip differential.
Such oomph makes the Type-R an extremely rapid piece of kit. 0-62 mph takes a mere 6.7 seconds and the top speed is 145 mph. The GS-R isn't far off, capable of sub-eight second 0-62 mph times and a near-140 mph potential flat out.
The Integras' race-style specification continues with a chassis featuring double wishbone suspension matched to lowered coil springs, uprated dampers and a pair of anti-roll bars. Bracing bars add to the body's torsional stiffness to promise even more precise handling. 195/55 tyres on 15-inch rims assure solid grip while braking efficiency is maximised by large-diameter discs (vented front/solid rear) and an ABS anti-lock system.
To heighten the race-car experience even further, the Integra Type-R also features extensive weight reduction with thin windscreen glass, a lightweight exhaust, a slimmed-down flywheel and a near complete absence of cabin sound insulation materials.
This description is taken from the NTSC-U version of the original Gran Turismo:
Introduced in[1] 1997, the Integra Type R features a 195 hp, 1.8 liter, dual-overhead-cam, 16-valve VTEC inline 4-cylinder engine that puts out more horsepower per liter than any other normally aspirated mass-produced engine in the U.S.
One of the Type R's most notable engineering achievements is its high-revving VTEC engine. Features unique to the Type R include hand-polished intake and exhaust ports and single-port intake mani-fold; a larger-diameter exhaust system to allow larger volume flow; and a torque-sensitive helical limited-slip differential.
Outstanding cornering response and enhanced braking performance also are hallmarks of this limited edition vehicle. These are made possible by features such as overall vehicle weight reduction, lower overall vehicle height and aerodynamic refinements, racetrack-calibrated suspension, high-performance tires and lightweight aluminum alloy wheels, larger disk brakes with performance-oriented calipers, etc.
This description is taken from the PAL version of the original Gran Turismo:
This Type R[2] was added to the third generation Integra[3] series in 1995, and is rigorously tuned for speed. It features body parts specially developed for the Type R,[2] and the suspension has been set to enable maximum exploitation of the body's potential. The exterior features a large rear wing and exclusive lightweight wheels, but the best feature is the engine. Based on the non-turbo inline 4-cylinder B18C engine which produced 180 PS, the handmade B18C 97-spec has been tweaked up to produce 200 PS / 8000 rpm and 18.5 kg / 7500 rpm, easily exceeding 100 PS per litre despite still being NA.
This Type R[2] drives like a top-class sports car, and the engine displays the same sharpness of response of a racing engine. The steering obeys your every whim. but the 15 inch tyres prevent full exploitation of its capabilities.
Café Conversations (GT7)[]
Tom Matano[]
The Type R has the perfect balance of cosmetic and mechanical tuning. Its design is simply iconic. Equally well-balanced in its proportions, it has a great stance that speaks to its agility on the track. The car that set the standard for FWD racers, it still looks great. What's more, it captured the spirit of JDM Tuners better than any other model that came after it.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo | Honda New Car Dealership[4] | 22,280 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 2 | Honda Used Car Dealership[5] | Approx. 15,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 4 | Early 90's Used Car Dealership | Approx. 11,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo PSP | Honda Dealership | 22,280 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Used Car Dealership (Lv. 1+) | 15,962 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Honda Dealership | 22,280 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 7 | Used Car Dealership | 65,500 | --- |
Customization[]
Engine Swaps (GT7)[]
| Engine | Price | Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| K24A-Civic | 250,000 | v1.48 | --- |
Trivia[]
- In the NTSC-U version of GT1, the car is branded as an Acura, and the description text implied the model is the 1997 model (as the Acura Integra Type-R was only released in the American domestic market that year). However, the car retains Japanese model headlights, although the car's racing modification windshield banner was updated.
- The racing modification banner continues to say Acura on it in all versions of GT2.
- In GT7, the wide body that can be fitted to this car in GT Auto features a unique, bolt-on rear fender style, compared to that used by the 1998 model.
Pictures[]
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