2001 Honda Integra Type R

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=168 BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0f47f620.jpg" border=0 width="127" height="98" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Copperplate Gothic Light" ><I><IMG SRC="0f750400.gif" border=0 width="80" height="64" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="HondaAcura List "><U><B> <img src="HTMLobj-1270/aniGif.gif" border="0" align="bottom" width="115" height="59">  </B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id2.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About HondaAcura"><U>About Honda/Acura</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="members_rides.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Members Rides"><U>Members Rides</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tips Tricks"><U>Tips & Tricks</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id3.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Information Specs "><U>Information & Specs</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id6.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact HondaAcura"><U>Contact Honda/Acura</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id21.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pic of the Month"><U>Pic of the Month</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Downloads"><U>Downloads</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id94.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links"><U>Links</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Honda-Acura List  </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#00FF00" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>    |   <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="HondaAcura List "><U><B>home</B></U></A><B>   </B><A HREF="id3.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Information Specs "><U><B>Back</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id73.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="What About The Pistons"><U>What About The Pistons</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id74.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="BSeries Engine Specs"><U>B-Series Engine Specs</U></A>   |   <B>2001 Honda Integra Type R</B>   |   <A HREF="id76.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Honda Unveils the New Civic Hybrid at th"><U>Honda Unveils the New Civic Hybrid at the Tokyo Motor Show</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id77.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="2002 Honda NSX TypeR"><U>2002 Honda NSX Type-R</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id78.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Recalled AEM Bypass Valve"><U>Recalled AEM Bypass Valve</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id114.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Air Intake Systems"><U>Air Intake Systems</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id115.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Shift Points"><U>Shift Points</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id153.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="2002 CIVIC Si"><U>2002 CIVIC Si</U></A></div> <div>           </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>2001 Honda Integra Type R</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#00FFFF" FACE="Arial" >     </FONT>They had just completed a full road test of the new Acura RSX Type-S and it is a terrific car.  But for those who might find it too civilized, Honda will offer a boy-racer Type-<B>R</B> version, recently introduced in Japan. There are some minor body and trim differences from the stock RSX (called the Honda Integra in Japan), including a new grille and headlights, and a big rear wing. Inside, the Type-<B>R</B> comes with a Momo steering wheel, Recaro seats, and polished aluminum pedals. More interesting are 20 more horses that Honda has squeezed from the 2.0-liter four-cylinder, pushing the total to 220. Honda claims the Type-<B>R</B> does the quarter-mile in just 14.3 seconds. With a substantially stiffened suspension (compared with the RSX's) and the addition of 215/45ZR-17 Bridgestone Potenza RE040 rubber, the Type-<B>R</B> is agile and neutral. It also has big Brembo brakes with four-piston calipers up front. Don't expect the Type-<B>R</B> to show up in the U.S. for a couple of years.</div> <bR> <div> Since that nasty little RSX prototype and it’s nimble sports-variant the Type-S were announced by Acura, everyone has been speculating about a secret rocket-version from Japan. It's as if the 200 hp iVTEC and six-speed weren't enough. </div> <div> Well, we say they're not enough, and Honda must agree because as of July 2001, there were a couple of Japanese RSX/Integra models being sold on the island, including the mythical Type-R. The true names are Honda Integra Type-<B>R</B> and Integra iS, representing the base and tuner style versions of the American RSX. Because Acura is an Americanized nameplate, the JDM Type-R's are all badged Honda. </div> <div> The Type-<B>R</B> is rated at 220hp and the RSX makes 200hp. Since both the Acura RSX and the Honda Type-<B>R</B> use the 2.0 liter iVTEC engine with VTC (variable timing control) we suspect the extra 20 hp that the JDM version provides is hidden somewhere in the computer tuning. Our sources in Japan stated that like the American RSX, the R’s new engine has larger exhaust ports with dual manifolds combined with a fixed short-runner intake to provide high-rpm power without sacrificing stoplight punch and vehicle emissions. The 2.0-liter is also several pounds lighter than the 1.8 from previous Integra's. The base model iS is no slouch with the same 2.0-liter block VTEC and VTC controls that produces 160 hp, easily tunable we think. </div> <bR> <div> We all know the cool part of the new American RSX is the 6-speed. The Type-<B>R</B> also sports the multi-cog box with an ultra-lightweight steel flywheel that lets the engine rev freely and allows flat-on-the-floor power shifts to stay up near the redline. The Type-<B>R</B> six-speed is actually lighter and more compact than the GS-<B>R</B> 5-speed and is equipped with a torque induction-type LSD for straight-line smoke shows. We approve. </div> <bR> <div> Although both the RSX and the Type-<B>R</B> boast a leather wrapped steering wheel and big brakes, it's the JDM version that drops names like Brembo and MOMO to get the hard-core Japanese tuners attention. Were sure that the RSX has Brembo and MOMO-inspired goodies that are toned down for America's conservative markets. </div> <div> We haven't heard of a Type-<B>R</B> being brought stateside (legally) but really the RSX is a thinly disguised version with left-hand drive which lends itself to the Taco Bell drive-thru window. Honestly, if you want the JDM Type-<B>R</B>, buy the RSX and give Mügen a call. </div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><IMG SRC="31134c10.gif" border=0 width="308" height="193" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="340ef180.gif" border=0 width="495" height="536" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="3429bf80.gif" border=0 width="411" height="504" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> ©2001 Honda/Acura. All rights reserved.</div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>