Super TestCar reviews - Honda - Integra - Type R 3-dr hatchHonda modelsWhat's Changed6 Feb 2001 By P TIBBLES THE Type-R's improvements are all about performance. The hand-finished 1.8-litre 16-valve DOHC VTEC inline four-cylinder engine produces an impressive 141kW of power at 7900rpm and 178Nm of torque at 6300rpm. It features a lightweight, large diameter exhaust system with increased exhaust flow rate, hand-polished intake and exhaust ports and a single-port intake manifold, and high-compression low-friction pistons which serve to increase power. Bridgestone performance tyres are fitted and a torque-sensitive helical limited-slip differential limits wheelspin, while a new close-ratio five-speed manual transmission improves shift quality. Acceleration is also aided by a weight reduction of 27kg. Improved handling characteristics stem from a lower centre of gravity and increased body rigidity, and a recalibrated suspension assists with stability and reduced bodyroll. Larger disc brakes and bigger calipers come with a revised anti-lock braking system. Did you know?While the Type-R replaced the Integra VTi-R, the Integra GSi continued with refinements for 2000. The GSi - equipped with an all-aluminium DOHC 16-valve, 1.8-litre engine - gained 15-inch alloy wheels and a rear spoilerAll car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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