Honda Integra Type R (1998)

1998 Honda Integra Type R (DC2)
Honda 1998  Japan
Engine
1.8L I4 (B18C)
197 bhp (147 kW) @ 7900 rpm
137 lb⋅ft (186 N·m) @ 6200 rpm
Performance
Top Speed	112 mph (180 km/h)
Top Speed	112 mph (180 km/h)
0-60 mph	6.2 secs.
0-60 mph	6.2 secs.
Transmission	5-speed Manual
Transmission	5-speed Manual
Kerb Weight	1,100 kg (2,425 lbs)
Kerb Weight	1,100 kg (2,425 lbs)
Layout
Front-Engine, Front-wheel drive

The 1998 Honda Integra Type R (DC2) is a small 3-door coupé manufactured by Honda.

First going on sale in 1994, the third-generation Integra was initially available with a four headlight design - dubbed "spider eyes" - but was revised within its first year on sale in Japan, and were present for the Type-R in 1995, although the headlight redesign was not applied to the Type R sold outside of Japan or the Acura Integra in North America.

For the '98 model year, dubbed the "98-spec", the Integra received a redesigned rear bumper, 16-inch alloy wheels, larger tyres, 5 stud wheel hubs, larger brake discs, and High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights. The suspension as also modified with shorter springs and lighter dampers for improved cornering following on-track testing of the previous "95-spec" Type R.

Although the engine was not altered, the exhaust manifold was switched from a 4-2-1 configuration to 4-1 to reduce backpressure and lower the peak torque range from 7,500 rpm to 6,200 rpm. The gear ratios were also for a higher final drive pushing 1st and 3rd gear closer for acceleration whilst lengthening 4th and 5th for cruising.

Alongside the brakes, suspension, gearbox, and exhaust changes, an anti-lock brake system as well as airbags were made standard over being previously optional extras. The interior is fitted with Recaro cloth bucket seats available in red, yellow, or dark grey, grey rear cloth seats with red stitching, Type R floor mats, and a "Type R 98-spec" plaque in the centre console.

The DC2 Integra was produced from October 1995 until mid-year 2001, at which point it was replaced by the fourth-generation Integra. In December 1999, a limited Type RX model went on sale as part of the third-generation's final production batch with 5 additional horsepower, aluminium pedals, electric folding wing mirrors, lightweight alloy wheels, and "Phoenix Yellow" body paint colour with matching yellow Recaro front seats.

Games

Need for Speed: Unbound

The Integra Type R (1998) appears in Need for Speed: Unbound as part of the Volume 9: "Lockdown" update released on November 26, 2024, following its reveal via official Need for Speed social media accounts on November 19, 2024.

Stock

The stock Integra Type R can be purchased from the "Buy Stock" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $121,000 and has a Tier B 131 performance rating.

Story & Lakeshore Online

It is unlocked for purchase upon the player reaching level 05 of the Premium Speed Pass during Volume 9.

Custom - Lockdown Spec

The Integra Type R - Lockdown Spec is a legendary custom that can be purchased from the "Buy Custom" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $2,600,000 and has a Tier S 308 performance rating.

Story & Lakeshore Online

It is unlocked for purchase upon the player reaching level 27 of the Premium Speed Pass during Volume 9.

Gallery

Need for Speed: Unbound
Stock

Need for Speed: Unbound
Custom - "Lockdown Spec"

Need for Speed: Unbound
Stock
(Promotional Image)

Need for Speed: Unbound
Custom - "Lockdown Spec"
(Promotional Image)