Acura Integra
Manufacturer	Acura
Parent company	Honda
Also called	Honda Integra
Production	1986–2001
Assembly	Sayama, Japan
Successor	Acura RSX
Class	Entry-level luxury car
Similar	Audi A4 Infiniti G20 Toyota Celica

The Integra, sold as an Acura in North America, and as a Honda elsewhere, was a small, sporty vehicle sold both as a sedan and hatchback. It was Acura's smallest, least expensive model, designed to offer a competitor to vehicles like the Volkswagen Golf GTI, which was the most well known and popular "hot hatch" of the 1980s when the Integra was introduced. Although a sedan was available for the first three generations of the Integra, it was dropped when the vehicle transitioned to its fourth generation "DC5" platform, sold as the RSX in North America. Enthusiasts refer to the Acura TSX as the second coming of the Integra GS-R sedan. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 410 pixel Image in higher resolution (2028 × 1040 pixel, file size: 205 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Acura Integra Metadata... Automakers or automobile manufacturers are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... Acura (アキュラ) is a brand name used by the Japanese car manufacturer Honda in the US, Canada and Hong Kong since March 1986 to market luxury automobiles and near-luxury vehicles. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The Honda Integra is an automobile manufactured by Honda. ... Sayama (狭山市; -shi), formerly known as Irumagawa, is a city located in Saitama, Japan. ... This article is about the automobile. ... It has been suggested that Vehicle size class be merged into this article or section. ... A 2002 Lincoln Town Car, an example of a flagship luxury sedan A luxury vehicle is a vehicle which provides a great abundance of ease and comfort. ... The Audi A4 is a compact executive car produced by the German automaker Audi since 1995. ... The G20 was Infinitis entry-level luxury car during most of the 1990s and into the 2000s. ... For the high-performance versions of the Celica, see Toyota Celica GT-Four The Toyota Celica name has been applied to a series of popular sports cars made by the Japanese company Toyota. ... Acura (アキュラ) is a brand name used by the Japanese car manufacturer Honda in the US, Canada and Hong Kong since March 1986 to market luxury automobiles and near-luxury vehicles. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Acura (アキュラ) is a brand name used by the Japanese car manufacturer Honda in the US, Canada and Hong Kong since March 1986 to market luxury automobiles and near-luxury vehicles. ... The Volkswagen Golf (Mark 1 and Mark 5 badged as Volkswagen Rabbit in North America) is a compact car / small family car manufactured by Volkswagen. ... A Toyota Camry, a recognizable sedan The Ford Five Hundred, a full-sized sedan The 3-box design, indicative of a notchback sedan, as illustrated on a full-size luxury sedan. ... This article is about the automobile. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... The Acura TSX is a mid-size near luxury car manufactured by Honda and sold in North America under the Acura brand name. ...

Under the Honda line up, the Integra was near the middle, slotting above smaller cars such as the City, the Civic, and the Logo. The Honda Integra was considered to be mid-sized car by Japanese standards.

First generation (1986–1989)

First generation
Production	1986–1989
Body style	3-door hatchback 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback
Engine	1.6 L I4
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	96.5 in (3-door) 99.2 in (sedan)
Length	168.7 in (3-door) 171.5 in (sedan)
Width	65.6 in
Height	50.8 in
Fuel capacity	13.2 US gal
Related	Honda Civic Honda CR-X

The vehicle debuted in Japan in 1985 as the Honda Quint Integra before going on sale a year later in North America as part of the then-new Acura lineup. Three and five-door hatchback bodies were available, with a 1.6 L DOHC 16-valve engine powering all three. The engine was the vehicle's most publicized feature, as DOHC, multi-valve engines were anything but commonplace in entry-level models at the time. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x768, 523 KB) Summary Description: 1987 Acura Integra, better-than-typical example. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Not a hatchback: a fastback like this Ford Mustang can be confused with a true hatchback Hatchback is term describing an automobile design, consisting of a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind... A Toyota Camry, a recognizable sedan The Ford Five Hundred, a full-sized sedan The 3-box design, indicative of a notchback sedan, as illustrated on a full-size luxury sedan. ... Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Not a hatchback: a fastback like this Ford Mustang can be confused with a true hatchback Hatchback is term describing an automobile design, consisting of a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Internal combustion engine. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... Epicyclic gearing or planetary gearing as used in an automatic transmission. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Honda Civic is an automobile manufactured by Honda. ... The current version of the article or section is written like a magazine article instead of the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... Acura (アキュラ) is a brand name used by the Japanese car manufacturer Honda in the US, Canada and Hong Kong since March 1986 to market luxury automobiles and near-luxury vehicles. ... A double overhead cam (also called a dual overhead cam, DOHC, or twincam) engine is a type of internal combustion engine where the camshafts that operate the intake and exhaust valves are mounted above the cylinders, and where there are separate camshafts for inlet and exhaust valves. ... An internal combustion engine is an engine that is powered by the expansion of hot combustion products of fuel directly acting within an engine. ...

The Integra was based on the less-sporty Civic, although it featured a small list of key upgrades over its lesser stablemate to help merit a price increase over the CRX Si, which was otherwise the sportiest compact vehicle being offered by Honda/Acura; enlarged 4-wheel disc brakes replaced the small front-disc/rear-drum setup used by the Civic and CRX, suspension calibration was re-worked, better tires were used and a 113 hp DOHC fuel injected 16-valve engine was used in place of the SOHC, 108 hp unit from the CRX Si. Combined with sleeker styling and a nicer interior, buyers were effectively convinced that the Integra was worth the extra money, and nearly 228,000 units were sold during the four year run of the first generation model. The Honda Civic is an automobile manufactured by Honda. ... mk1 Honda Civic CRX The Honda Civic CRX, originally launched as the Honda Ballade CR-X in Japan, is a compact sports car manufactured by Honda. ... The Rambler American introduced in the late 1950s was an early compact car. ... hp, see HP (disambiguation). ... Fuel injection is a technology used in internal combustion engines to mix the fuel with air prior to combustion. ...

The first generation Integras actually came with two different engines. Although they shared the same engine code (D16A1), there were a few differences. The engine differed in the years 1986 to 1987 and 1988 to 1989. The two engines are commonly called the "Browntop" and "Blacktop" due to the color of their valve covers. The "browntop" came in 1986 and 1987 Integras while the "blacktop" came in 1988 and 1989 models. The improvements in the "blacktop" engine included lighter rods, domed pistons for slightly higher compression, and an electric advance distributor (the "browntop" came with a vacuum advance distributor). The overall gain in performance was about 5 hp to 118 horsepower. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Ignition timing in an internal combustion engine is the process of setting the time that a spark will occur in the combustion chamber (during the power stroke) relative to piston position and crankshaft angular velocity. ... Ignition timing in an internal combustion engine is the process of setting the time that a spark will occur in the combustion chamber (during the power stroke) relative to piston position and crankshaft angular velocity. ...

The original Integra was not without its shortcomings though; despite having 113 hp and a reachable 7000 rpm redline, the new DOHC engine had little torque and needed to be wound up quite a bit to make full power, leading to criticism that the model wasn't well-suited for day to day driving on surface streets, but was better tuned for spirited driving down tight, windy roads.

Second generation (1990–1993)

Second generation
Production	1990–1993
Body style	3-door hatchback 4-door sedan
Engine	1.7 L I4 1.8 L I4
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	100.4 in (hatchback) 102.4 in (sedan)
Length	172.9 in (hatchback) 176.5 in (sedan)
Width	67.5 in
Height	50.0 in
Fuel capacity	13.2 US gal
Related	Honda Civic Honda CR-X Honda CRX Del Sol Rover 400

1992-1993 Acura Integra GS-R

Acura debuted the second generation Integra in 1990, now powered by a new 1.8 L engine making 130 hp, giving the model a necessary boost in performance. The three-door hatchback and 4-door sedan body styles continued to be available, but the 5-door hatchback was discontinued due to poor market reception. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1719x884, 731 KB)1990 Acura Integra GS Taken by Colin Private collection File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Not a hatchback: a fastback like this Ford Mustang can be confused with a true hatchback Hatchback is term describing an automobile design, consisting of a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind... A Toyota Camry, a recognizable sedan The Ford Five Hundred, a full-sized sedan The 3-box design, indicative of a notchback sedan, as illustrated on a full-size luxury sedan. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Internal combustion engine. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... Epicyclic gearing or planetary gearing as used in an automatic transmission. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Honda Civic is an automobile manufactured by Honda. ... The current version of the article or section is written like a magazine article instead of the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia. ... 1997 Honda Civic del Sol. ... The Rover 400/45 was a mid-size automobile introduced in the 1990s, and produced until 2005 under the name Rover 45. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 383 pixel Image in higher resolution (2320 × 1112 pixel, file size: 164 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Acura Integra Metadata... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 383 pixel Image in higher resolution (2320 × 1112 pixel, file size: 164 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Acura Integra Metadata...

Trim levels for 1990 and 1991 included the RS (base model), LS, and GS. The 1991 GS could also be had with a leather interior, which made it a sort of "deluxe" model, and featured its own model number.

For 1992, Acura added the GS-R trim level, powered by a stroked 1.7 L version of the very successful B16A engine, called the B17A, already in use in the Japanese-market Integra. It featured a VTEC system, as found in the then-new NSX, bumping output to 160 hp. Other features exclusive to the GS-R include the charcoal grey cloth interior (leather as a rare option), body-colored trim and front lip, and the third brake light mounted in the spoiler. Sunroof, power everything, and 14 inch 6-spoke aluminum wheels came standard as well. VTEC (standing for Variable valve Timing and Electronic lift Control) is a system developed by Honda to improve the combustion efficiency of its internal combustion engines throughout the RPM range. ... The Honda NSX (Acura NSX in North America and Hong Kong) was a sports car produced between 1990 and 2005 by the Japanese automaker Honda. ...

The 92-93 Acura Integra GSR is the rarest Integra to date (if not one of the rarest Acura/Hondas in general) because of its B17A engine, low production numbers, and unavailability in the used car market. This model Integra holds its retail value extremely well because of its rarity. The 92-93 GSR was available in only three colors: red, white, and teal.

Other small updates came on to all trim levels in 1992, namely new front and rear bumpers, a new steering wheel, new taillights, new ECU, chromed interior door handles and an increase in power to 140 hp for the non-VTEC engine.

The second generation was the last Integra to be sold without airbags in the United States. Motorized passive seat belts were used instead. Canada and the rest of the world got regular active seat belts.

This generation also saw Acura make a bit of a marketing shift. Prior to the 1991 model year, Acura had made a minor point of the supposed understated elegance of minimal exterior badging. Therefore, from 1986 to 1990, the only external clues to any Integra's identity came at the rear, where badges for "Acura" "Integra", and the trim level appeared. For the 1991 model year however, Acura's "A" logo appeared for the very first time on the front of the hood, as well as between the taillights. Every Integra made since then has had the "A" badges. 262,285 units were sold from 1990 to 1993.

Third generation (1994–2001)

Third generation
Production	1994–2001
Body style	3-door hatchback 4-door sedan
Engine	1.8 L I4
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	101.2 in (hatchback) 103.1 in (sedan)
Length	172.4 in (hatchback) 178.1 in (sedan)
Width	67.3 in
Height	52.6 in (hatchback) 53.9 in (sedan)
Fuel capacity	13.2 US gal
Related	Honda Civic Honda CR-V Honda CRX Del Sol

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Zenki (former) (1994–1997)

Honda debuted the third generation model in 1993 in Japan. Acura followed in 1994. It had an unusual four headlight front end design which was dubbed "bug eyes" by some enthusiasts. Standard power increased to 142 hp, and the GS-R received a dual-stage intake manifold and a displacement boost to 1.8 L, bringing power up to a 170 hp.

In 1995, Honda redesigned the Integra when the new Integra Type-R was released. In Japan the redesign had two more conventional looking headlights as the bug eye look had proven unpopular, outside Japan it had a slightly revised version of the four headlight front. A Type R model was added for the 1995 model year in Japan and in 1997 in other markets, powered by a highly tuned, hand-finished variant of the GS-R's engine, producing 195 hp, meaning it made more hp per L than the Ferrari F355's V8. Although impressive, the Type R was still hampered by some criticism; its maximum torque output of only 130 ft·lb at 7000 rpm meant that the engine would perform best from 5700 rpm up to the 8400 rpm redline. Although the engine's "split personality" and unusually high capability to rev made it popular among hardcore enthusiasts, it cost the vehicle points in comparison tests where drivers noted that the vehicle was too hard-edged, loud and rev-hungry to be an easy daily driver. The Ferrari F355 is a sports car built by Ferrari from May 1994 to 1999. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ...

Kouki (latter) (1998–2001)

Despite some popular demand for a new Integra model for 1998, Acura chose to give the third generation model a slight facelift and re-release it. The 1998 Integra had slightly larger headlights, a more aggressive front bumper, all-red taillights, and a revised rear bumper. There were also some minor cosmetic changes to the interior, and small revisions to the electrical and mechanical components. The GS-R edition received 6-spoke "blade" style wheels as a stylistic change. Once again, the Type-R saw a limited release in the US.

It is easy to differenciate the 1999 models from other older models because in the older models the headlights where a little deep inside their cavity. For the 1999 model, the headlight are perfectly shown at the same level as its socket. This 1998 to 2001 models are still hugely popular among race enthusiasts all around the continental US and Puerto Rico. You could get a brand new Integra RS in 1999 for about 21,000.00USD to 24,000.00 USD.

One of these models was "brilliantly" portrayed at The Fast and the Furious movie. In the movie, Ja-Rule's character Edwin, was driving a turbocharged red integra in a high stakes illegal street race.

For 1999, Acura also manufactured the more affordable GS-LS and the RS. The RS model came out sporting a B18B1 Honda engine with a five speed manual transmission or its automatic version. Some of these models were labled special edition, with a distinctive rectangular sticker on the inferior right side of the car's rear that said special edition. These RS had power windows, power lock and ABS.

As far as the Integra engine goes, the high reving VTEC powered engines like the B16, B18C1 and the B18C5 (Type-R), are really respected in the street car enthusiasts circle. Most Honda enthusiasts prefer the VTEC engines but in the ever increasing race sub-culture, the Non-VTEC engines are getting really noted. The Non-VTEC engines like B18B1 or the B18A1 are 1.8L, 1834 to be exact. Now a days most Honda tuners are looking more at the Non-Vtec engines because they believe that these engines can be more reliable for forced induction applications. It is known that because of the 1834 liter engine, some minor modifications such as head gaskets and spacers can help you reach the 1.9 to 2.0 liter capacity.

In a more serious and sad note, the 1999 Acura Integra was recently cataloged as the most thief friendly car in america by being put at the 1 spot out of 20 of the most stolen cars in the US. Along this top 20 list, other Integras from different years occupied a couple more spots.

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Type R

The Type R was the pinnacle of the Integra line. It had many exclusive features found on no other Integra.

The Type R's B18C5 engine contained more key differences than just some manual assembly steps and an increased redline. The B16A's cylinder head returned, with differently shaped combustion chambers and intake ports compared to the regular B18C in the GS-R. Molybdenum-coated, high compression pistons and stronger-but-lighter connecting rods strengthened the reciprocating assembly. Two extra counterweights on the crankshaft altered its vibration modes to enhance durability at high RPM. The intake valves were reshaped with a thinner stem and crown that reduced weight and improved flow. The intake ports were given a minor port and polish. Stiffer valve springs resisted float on more aggressive camshafts. Intake air was now drawn from inside the fender well, for a colder, denser charge. That intake fed a short-runner intake manifold with a larger throttle body for better breathing. An improved stainless steel exhaust collector with more gentle merge angles, a change to a larger, consistent piping diameter, flared internal piping in the muffler allowed easier exit of gases. A retuned engine computer also contributed to improve power output.

The transmission was upgraded with lower and closer gear ratios in second through fifth gears, in order to take advantage of the additional rev range. The North American version retained the same 4.4 final drive throughout the Type R's production run, unlike the Japanese version, which in 1998 changed to a 4.785 final drive along with revised gearing. The GS-R's open differential was replaced with a torque-sensing limited slip type. World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... Torsen traction, an automotive part adding differential, was invented by American Vernon Gleasman and manufactured by the Gleason Corporation. ...

The chassis received enhancements in the form of reinforcements to the rear wheel wells, roof rail, and other key areas. "Performance rods", chassis braces that were bolted in place, were added to the rear trunk wall and rear subframe. The front strut tower bar was replaced with a stronger aluminum piece. Camber rigidity was improved at the rear by increasing wheel bearing span by 10 mm. The Type R's body also received a new functional rear spoiler, body-colored rocker panels, and 5-bolt hubs with special lightweight Type-R wheels. Under those wheels was a much larger set of disc brakes, front and back. The tires were upgraded to Bridgestone RE010 "summer" tires. Bridgestone Corporation ) (TYO: 5108 ) is a Japanese rubber conglomerate founded in 1931 by Shojiro Ishibashi ) in the city of Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan. ...

The Type R received very aggressive tuning in its suspension settings. All soft rubber bushings were replaced with much stiffer versions, as much as 5.3 times higher in durometer readings. The springs and dampers were much stiffer, with a 10 mm reduction in ride height. The rear anti-roll bar diameter was increased to 22 mm in diameter. The front anti-roll bar retained the same size, although the end links were changed to a more responsive sealed ball joint as opposed to a rubber bushing on the lesser models. The result was a chassis with very responsive, racetrack-ready handling that ably absorbed mid-corner bumps. Mild oversteer was easy to induce with a lift of the throttle, and during steady-state cornering the car maintained a slight tail-out stance. Lift-off oversteer (also known as trailing-throttle oversteer, lift-throttle oversteer, or drop-throttle oversteer) is a form of oversteer in an automobile that occurs when the vehicles weight shifts from the rear to the front too quickly due to throttle release while cornering. ...

The interior was stripped down to reduce weight. The air conditioning system was removed in early models and nearly all the sound-dampening material was eliminated. This provided for a much noisier ride, but since the Type-R was marketed as a race car for the street, most owners didn't mind.

301,103 Integras were sold from 1994 to 2001.^{[citation needed]}

Replacement

Main article: Acura RSX

The fourth generation Integra, produced from 2002 to 2006, was renamed the Acura RSX. The new name conformed to Acura's new naming scheme for all cars in its lineup (e.g. NSX, TSX, MDX, etc). It also had an entirely new engine, the K-series. The RSX nameplate was unique to Acura, however, meaning that the fourth generation Integra was still badged as an Integra outside of the United States and Canada. This article is about the automobile. ... This article is about the automobile. ... The Acura MDX (Honda MDX in Japan and Australia) is a midsize SUV built by Honda of Canada Manufacturing Ltd. ... The i-VTEC system found in the Honda K20Z3. ...

In May 2006, Honda discontinued the RSX. 2006 marked the final model year for the Integra/RSX. Rumors are circulating that Honda wants to move the Acura brand more upmarket, and is considering a coupe version of the TSX in place of the RSX. The TSX is based on the Japanese Honda Accord. The Honda Accord is an automobile manufactured by Honda. ...

Awards

The Integra was on Car and Driver magazine's annual Ten Best list six times, in 1987, 1988, and 1994 through 1997. The GS-R model was called out specifically in 1994 and 1995. It made a return on the Ten Best as the Acura RSX, for 2002 and 2003. Cover of Car and Driver from age of psychedelic lettering Car and Driver is an American automotive enthusiast magazine. ... Car and Driver magazine nominates an annual list of Ten Best cars and Five Best trucks. ...

The Integra Type-R (DC2) was named as the best front-wheel-drive drivers' car ever by Evo Magazine in 2006. The magazine's Richard Meaden said: "It’s a car as sweet and all-consuming as any I’ve experienced at any price, and as pure and focused in its own way as any Porsche RS. Forget the accolade of greatest front-wheel-drive car. The Integra Type-R ranks as one of the truly great drivers’ cars of any kind." Evo magazine is a British car magazine dedicated to performance cars, from hot hatches to supercars. ...