2001.07 : Honda announced the release of the Honda Integra type R in Japan
on July 2. The Honda Integra type R is a limited edition model aimed purely
at the most serious street racers. The special color of the championship
white with the red emblem comes from 1965 when HONDA won the F-1 for the
first time. The Honda DC5 Integra type-R is powered by the K20A 2.0-liter
DOHC i-VTEC engine with 220 horsepower and adopts a new 6-speed manual
transmission. The suspension adopts a newly developed toe control link
front strut suspension and reactive-link double wishbone rear suspension.
The Honda Integra type R is also equipped with RECARO front bucket seats,
a leather wrapped MOMO steering wheel, aluminum pedals, an aluminum shift
knob, an aluminum side brake knob, exclusive aero parts, BREMBO front
brakes, and aluminum 4pod calipers.
The main features of the DC5 Integra type-R are :
The K20A type-R engine
combines the high-rev intake/exhaust valve timing and lift variability of VTEC1
technology with VTC(variable timing control) to achieve a maximum power output
of 220PS. Short single-passage isometric intake manifold ensures excellent
intake inertia even at high engine speeds. Connecting rods and a high-rigidity
crankshaft are fashioned from high-strength materials. The K20A type-R engine is
approximately 10kg lighter than the B18C type-R engine.
A newly developed
close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission uses multiple synchronizing cones for
all gears, including a triple-cone synchronizer in 1st and 2nd gears and a
double-cone synchronizer in 3rd through 6th gears.
An ultra-lightweight
forged chrome-molybdenum steel flywheel and Torque induction-type Helical LSD
are installed.
Chassis design includes front toe control link strut
suspension and rear reactive link double wishbone suspension. Front lower arms
and rear brake calipers fashioned from aluminum and lightweight wheels
contribute to lightened under-spring mass. Front brakes have been jointly
developed with Brembo. Bending rigidity has been improved by 35% and torsional
rigidity by 116% compared to the DC2 Integra type-R.
The Integra type-R is equipped with a front spoiler, side sill trim rear
underskirts, and a tailgate spoiler.
Other Integra type-R features including RECARO front bucket seats, a leather
wrapped MOMO steering wheel, a specially designed gauge cluster, and step
trim. Pedal pads, foot rest, shift knob, side-brake lever, and decorative
console paneling are made of weight-saving aluminum materials.
2003.09 : The Honda Integra type R is equipped with keyless entry
system with answer back and colored washer nozzle.
2004.09 : There were some minor changes. Suspension performance has been
improved. A mild facelift for the Honda Integra type R includes new front
headlgiht and taillight design, new front and rear bumpers, and side garnishes.
The immobilizer and security alarm add.
