The Honda Integra Type R 98 (DC2) is a Japanese sports car manufactured by Honda. First introduced to the Japanese domestic market in 1995, the Japanese spec. Integra Type R came standard with a 197 hp factory-tuned variant of the B18C engine. Power figures varied slightly between markets, with US-market cars putting out 195 hp. Equipped with a close-ratio 5-speed manual transmission and a helical-type limited-slip differential, the Integra Type R had significantly improved performance and handling relative to the GS-R/Si/SiR-G Integra.
In 1998, the Integra Type R received significant upgrades, including a redesigned rear bumper, 16-inch wheels with 215/45R16 tires, 5-lug nut wheel hubs and bigger brakes, and higher final drive gear ratios. The engine power remained the same, but use of a new 4-1 long tube header brought torque lower down to 6,200 rpm.
The Type R was the only Type R ever sold in North America with the Acura badge. For the European, Australian and New Zealand market, the Integra was sold as a Honda with the 4 headlight front-end design.
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