Acura Integra Type R Trim Level

The Type R was the pinnacle of the Acura Integra line. It had many exclusive features found on no other Acura Integra. This trim of the Acura Integra only had a 5 speed manual transmission as standard. The Type-R also came with exterior side skirts, a front lip, and a functional rear spoiler known as the OEM optional kit. The interior of Acura has red stitching on the arm rest and shift knob, and faux carbon fiber for cup holders, climate control, window switches’ backings, and the shifter plate. 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 Acura Integra Type R’s open differential was replaced with a torque-sensing limited slip type. The Acura Integra 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 (0.4 in) reduction in ride height. The rear anti-roll bar diameter was increased to 22 mm (0.9 in) 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.