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Acura Integra Type R

Super StreetAcura
195 hp
Horsepower
1090 kg
Weight
FWD
Drivetrain
2001
Year

Acura Integra Type R (Super Street)

The Acura Integra Type R is one of the most celebrated front-wheel-drive performance cars ever built — a lightweight, high-revving Japanese tuner icon with razor-sharp handling and a massive cult following. Known for its chassis tuning, aggressive character, and surgical precision, it remains a benchmark for analog driver engagement.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 1.8L naturally aspirated DOHC VTEC inline-4

  • Total Output: ~195 hp (145 kW)

  • Redline: ~8,400 rpm

  • Transmission: 5-speed manual

  • Weight: ~1,090 kg

  • Dimensions: ~4,380 mm long × 1,695 mm wide × 1,385 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,570 mm

  • Tires: Performance street tires on lightweight alloy wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated discs with ABS-assisted modulation

  • Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Integra Type R is a light, responsive, and deeply rewarding driver’s car that shines when you keep it in its powerband and carry momentum through corners. It has a beautifully balanced chassis for a FWD car, with quick turn-in, strong mechanical grip, and a playful attitude when pushed hard. Rather than relying on brute force, it rewards rhythm, precision, and commitment.

Engine & Sound: The high-revving VTEC four-cylinder is the star of the show, building character as it climbs toward redline with a sharp intake note and a hard-edged, buzzy exhaust scream. It feels lively and energetic in sim, with a satisfying surge once VTEC comes on cam and the engine starts to sing near the top end.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Excellent front-end response with strong rotation for a FWD platform. It encourages trail braking and clean inputs.

  • Traction: Very good off the line and out of slower corners, though excessive throttle can still produce classic front-wheel push.

  • Braking: Strong and confidence-inspiring, with enough feel to lean on the front tires without unsettling the chassis.

  • Top Speed: Modest by modern standards, but the car makes up for it with momentum preservation and corner speed.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it smoothly and keep the revs up. The Integra Type R is fastest when you prioritize corner speed over late braking heroics, using the chassis’ balance to minimize scrub and maximize exit speed.

Livery & Aesthetics: Clean, compact, and unmistakably 2000s Honda/Acura, the Integra Type R’s understated bodywork and classic spoiler give it timeless tuner appeal. In sim, it looks just as purposeful in stock trim as it does with period-correct racing or street-inspired liveries.

Whether you’re attacking mountain roads, autocross-style layouts, or close-quarters club racing, the Acura Integra Type R delivers one of the purest and most enjoyable lightweight driving experiences in sim racing.