2024 Acura Integra Type S.
07-07-2023 08:36 - MARKET NEWS
The new Acura Integra Type S is the most powerful Integra ever with a 2.0-liter VTEC® Turbo engine producing 320 horsepower. A Type S-specific exhaust system with a straight-through design and active exhaust valve adds power and improves exhaust sound for an exhilarating and emotional driving experience. Type S features a smooth and precise six-speed manual transmission for an intimate and rewarding connection with the driver. A light flywheel and a standard rev-match system help maintain stability on corner entry by delivering perfect rev-matching when shifting down through the gears.
Substantial brake system upgrades include massive two-piece front rotors and Brembo™ monobloc 4-piston calipers that give the Integra Type S exceptional stopping performance. Four driving modes, including a Sport+ and an Individual mode, enable drivers to truly customize the driving experience. Integra Type S is substantially wider, taking Integra's styling to the next level with bold, wide body fenders, more aggressive front and rear fascias, a vented hood and a lightweight wheel design inspired by the NSX Type S supercar. The only 5-door liftback in its class, Integra Type S offers class-leading rear seat legroom and cargo volume.
The new Integra Type S takes Integra's sleek styling to the next level with wider bodywork, more aggressive front and rear fascias, a vented hood and new NSX Type S-inspired 10-spoke wheels. Integra Type S is 2.8-inches wider than the standard Integra, with bold, wide body fenders and larger wheels and tires for a more muscular stance and high-performance road presence. It is also the only vehicle with a 5-door liftback design in the premium performance compact segment. Cutting-edge aerodynamics exclusive to the Integra Type S reduce drag and lift to improve high-speed stability. The Type S-exclusive front fascia features a unique splitter and triple front canards on each side to reduce airflow under the car and direct air around the front wheels, respectively, the latter creating side air curtains around the front wheels, smoothing the air flow. Air passing through the hood vent reduces lift by reducing air pressure under the car, while also improving radiator cooling airflow. A standard rear spoiler and rear diffuser reduce rear lift.
The direct-injected, 4-cylinder turbocharged VTEC® Turbo engine in the Integra Type S has a lightweight pressure-cast aluminum alloy dual overhead cam (DOHC) cylinder head. With the exhaust manifold cast directly into the cylinder head, the need for a traditional separate manifold is eliminated, reducing engine weight and simplifying the assembly. The exhaust manifold is also liquid cooled. A low-friction, silent chain drives dual overhead cams acting on four valves per cylinder. The cam drive is maintenance free for the life of the engine. To further reduce weight, thin-wall hollow camshafts are used. To benefit fuel efficiency, emissions and power, the exhaust valves are sodium-filled for enhanced cooling and durability. The DOHC 16-valve engine uses an advanced valve control system to combine high power output with high fuel efficiency and low emissions. The system combines intake and exhaust VTC (Variable Valve Timing Control), which continuously adjusts the intake and exhaust camshaft phase, with Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC®) for the exhaust valves, which changes their lift, timing and opening duration.
For an intimate and rewarding connection with the driver, every Integra Type S features the only manual transmission in its class, a 6-speed with an automatic rev-matching system. Smooth, precise and satisfying, the transmission delivers quick rev-matched upshifts and downshifts to heighten the driving experience. The 6-speed transmission has been engineered to deliver crisply defined shift action with very low internal friction, tight internal tolerances and smooth synchronizers. A lightweight single-mass flywheel is used to sharpen engine response by minimizing rotational inertia. For temperature control, the transmission incorporates a cooling fin case design, along with a liquid-cooled oil cooler. Compared to the 6-speed used in the Integra A-Spec, the Type S transmission has a more rigid exterior case, higher-strength bearing system, higher-strength gears and greater torque capacity. A constant-mesh helical reverse gear mechanism reduces noise when reverse is selected.