Acura Integra Type S HRC Prototype | The Track Star Acura You've Been Waiting For?

[@anthonys6657]

I currently have a 2024 Integra A-spec 6MT. I’m so happy to see honda is making cars like these. I hope they don’t stop.

[@ALMX5DP]

Looks pretty cool. Will undoubtedly be an uber expensive or limited run if it were to be sold as a complete package, especially with those fancy CF Recaros.

[@Jorge_Magallon]

Great first look video. As far as what I would want for my regular Type S: the forged wheels, that carbon hood, the yellow paint, the rear brace, and yellow interior accents.

[@petersim8262]

damn it looks beautiful. Would love to see what the engine setup is gonna be like.

[@dusandestanovic5884]

Acura should make it as it is. And this exact color should be the launch color or the first edition color with the same exact spec. With nice performance, a nice price, go the extra 20, 30 or even 40k, depending on how much they can exctract from the engine and the decreased weight.

[@Stephincyber]

Its looks like a sabertooth tiger 😮that front fascia is the 💥 Moving towards the back in transforms into this Dragon type mythical beast with this big tail.....The wing is spot on for the prototype. Why not put production ready track car on the table. What fanboy wouldnt dream of having an opportunity at buying probably the same type vision they've also had thinking about while looking at past Civic R Integra Type S & NSX..Lets do this HRC...Do a car giveaway to spark even more interest...whatever it takes to make this a reality

[@GamerNesto]

I hope they decided to sell the parts separately, regular teggy with HRC parts would be better for daily/ occasional track use.

[@inomad]

What is “teggy” ?

[@JohnNguyenVincent]

lets get the body kit out!

[@TheKingkingg]

Awesome and i hope Acura make it and Type R version. But i really hope they are smart and offers some aftermarket products for regular to type S from this car, and a little more powerful.

[@ChrisParayno]

They won't, marketing BS as the R is reserved for Honda's supposedly

[@ChrisParayno]

They won't, marketing BS as the R is reserved for Honda's supposedly

[@OssxJah]

I would love the driver seat, the brakes, and the inter cooler. Is the driver seat manual adjustment or button like the OEM seat?

[@oldtwinsna8347]

This platform suits it purpose so what's being touted with FWD is fine. I think we are all just wanting a true high horsepower platform from Acura that comes between the NSX and the rest of the offerings, to which the TLX is not even close to it.

[@StevieDee73]

I think they should offer the HRC on the Type R seeing how the R is the more raw track car and the S is more luxurious street, but really it should be offered on both vehicles because it’s all about the options. I don’t know why they don’t get this.

[@Redmongoose-rdm]

20k is a huge difference. That's what I see in my local market. Well, now that I no longer see Type-R going for 94k, and that's before taxes and interest.

[@faheemabbas3965]

Well, are the coupe guys okay with this one?

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

They don't have a choice. They either accept it and deal with it or go get them a Mitsubishi Mirage G4.

[@JPZ89]

As a RSX-S owner for 15 years and counting, I have already accepted that there will not be another 2-door Integra. Even if there was one, I still wouldn't replace my RSX. I know they can't build them with the same character and feel like they did 20 years ago. I know I would miss it too much. The new one is fine in the context of this day and age and IF in an alternate timeline I had sold my RSX years ago and didn't already buy a 2020 RDX, then yeah, I probably would buy the Integra-S or TLX-S.

[@nissanhonda25]

No, Honda is meh. Nissan > Honda

[@ggthx]

Even though nissan is almost back in the red? Get outta here...​@@nissanhonda25

[@BabaBlackWolf3213]

​@antoinelee-thomas9536 yeah we do. I'm just not gonna buy this ugly sedan at all. I already own 3 Acura sedans. I have no room for a 4th. Integra=coupe. That is all.

[@FL5_OGryan405]

if only they were able to make a real wide body for the rear and make it look a little better back there this car would be absolutely perfect design wise. to myself at least

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

This shouldn't just be a parts catalog. It can be a parts catalog, but this should be more. This should be the first of many Integra Type S Special Editions and Limited Editions. They should offer this in 2 versions: 1. The first should be a Limited Edition Integra Type S HRC Track Package with the car fully built as is the way it is in the video. 2. The second should be a Special Edition Integra Type S HRC Extreme Street Package with a street wing spoiler, return of the backseats, but make the backseats with the HRC Recaros as an HRC Recaro backseat bench, swap out the Alcantara suede steering wheel with a fully leather-wrapped steering wheel with yellow stitching, and everything else on the ITS HRC from the HRC Borla exhaust, the new wheels, the 6-piston yellow Brembo brake calipers, the yellow interior decorative vent trim pieces, the new hood, and the HRC intercooler remains standard.

[@dongidongi]

Wait, what's the musc source Alex? It sounded like Tabla (percussion instrument from India) for a bit. On the car, I hope they ala carte the options. I would like the racy interior stuff, but with the back seat still around?!

[@AutoLoginCar]

great video ❤

[@daflipbizkit]

Why not straight to a Type-R?

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

Ever heard of the Civic Type R? Acura is not using the R badge ever again.

[@volcalstone]

Holy carbon fiber!! 😊

[@jaytaylor629]

This is something that should be manual only, suggesting an automatic version is just criminal.

[@dbeckMSP]

I think they’re are good reasons for automatic sports cars. Some people are handicapped and literally cannot drive manual.

[@Marbind]

Im surprised by the number of people that can't drive manual. This car is so easy to drive that even my wife learned in a few minutes. Is a very enjoyable transmission.

[@arosemenaa]

If its a la cart, Id take all the uodates minus the rear seat delete and wing. Unless if its like the dodge demon package and the rear seats and strut brace can be removed/added as needed.

[@Marbind]

Watch the video and read the press release. All these mods are from a part catalogue that soon will be open to the public.

[@jonathonalsop2120]

Looks like Wolverine with those front intakes.

[@phillipa2346]

Could you please do a long video on the new model 3 rwd long range. And potentially a side to side comparison to the old model 3. As both are so comparable. And pricing makes it a struggle to know which one to buy.

[@Javierm0n0]

If one has better range wouldnt that be the obvious choice?

[@phillipa2346]

@@Javierm0n0 both long range models are probably within 20-25 miles of each other, So not the biggest issue. But the pricing in my area for used model 3s with low miles are about 5-6 or so thousand dollars less compared to the new one with tax incentives. So it would be nice to see a professional deep dive into both. As it seems they are very Similar with a few changes and upgrades and features removed.

[@Javierm0n0]

@@phillipa2346 ah ok, i c your position now.

[@ricric8348]

Make it as displayed minus any carbon fiber materials to make it worth buying at a much lower price.

[@ChrisParayno]

I wish it was awd and a hybrid monstah.

[@rblbatb]

Cool looking car.

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

The normal Type S Integra is 55K. This is gonna be like 75K which is absurd. My ZL1 10-speed costed less. Hell a CT4-V Blackwing with the Tremec 6 speed costs less.

[@rusack7174]

Costed?

[@Marbind]

The TCR Integra costs 125K

[@jamespaul2587]

​@@rusack7174past tense of cost 😊

[@rusack7174]

@@jamespaul2587 Surely, and it accosted my senses.

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

@@jamespaul2587 as an engineer, I prove 💀😂

[@zero11010]

This will be … what … 65k? 75k? I’m sure it’ll be a blast to drive. How many people out there are looking to spend that kind of money on a toy car and will consider a front wheel drive Honda with four doors and two seats? Those people are out there. For sure! But, it’s not many.

[@TheBreakfastLover]

a Ford Escape Plug-in hybrid has more cargo capacity and is only $50k.

[@zero11010]

@@TheBreakfastLover cargo capacity? What are we measuring here? It’s a track focused car with a lot of very specialized parts. I’m sure there’s a sprinter van or something with more cargo capacity than either and is also cheaper. That doesn’t matter though because it wouldn’t compete either.

[@TheBreakfastLover]

@@zero11010 relax I'm on your side. The non-HRC Integra Type S is expensive already and I'm just pointing out you can get a Ford Escape hybrid and save about $5 grand.

[@naveenthemachine]

I also heard Acuras allowing to remove A/C as an option. That doesn’t make sense at all. Jeep once offered a renegade w no A/C which I thought was insane Ideally they should just remove the safety features, dual zone climate, electric parking brake, parking sensors, and the wireless charger. No ones going to care about those features missing. They unnecessarily add weight. Having A/C at least allows for ventilation and cold air blowing on tracking during hot days

[@nissanhonda25]

integra doesn’t offer sunroof, NAV, rear air vents etc etc. Might as well take out the A/C!

[@naveenthemachine]

@@nissanhonda25 on the type S it makes sense not to have a sunroof but other integras have it.

[@nissanhonda25]

@@naveenthemachine no it doesn’t makes no sense. It’s not like it has a carbon fiber roof

[@Marbind]

@@nissanhonda25 Because you are unaware of the reason of not having a sunroof. Moonroof adds a lot of weight on the roof and at the same time reduces structural rigidity by eliminating reinforcement beams to make space for a hole in the roof. It also increases the center of gravity which has a direct negative effect on body roll (handling). Im not considering all the other negative aspects of a moonroof like: -Wind noise when open -Reduces headroom -Potential leak issue -Potential glass shattering issue -Potential motor issues Bottom line a sunroof is a hassle, specially for a sport oriented vehicle.

[@nissanhonda25]

@@Marbind it’s a civic. Not some bespoke sports car. Even a 911 has glass or sunroofs. Stop making excuses it’s dumb to not offer it.

[@mubirudenis809]

Nice car altogether

[@jimmypage2499]

I always found this version of the Integra to be extremely gorgeous but my God what a beauty this is. It's a worthy museum piece i would say. However not all is bright and shiny though. Here are a couple of complaints i have. The Civic Type R was built more or less as a track weapon so i get why they choose to make it manual only but the Integra Type S was built for the streets so an auto option should be available as well. Just not a CVT. The Type S already was way too expensive so i hope they offer this as package because i personally wouldn't want my back seats removed. Lastly im kinda curious is Acura forbidden from using Honda's hybrid systems or something because hybrids are where the game is at and Honda's are some of the best. Pretty weird that Acura want's to jump straight to electric without even considering hybrids as an alternative or at least as an ootion.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Alex, Acura needs to INTEGRAte their AWD system. 😉

[@Marbind]

They did it on the TLX and look how bad it handles compared to this.

[@abidbrowne8116]

I love it, but my type s is suited to my everyday life. Would love a better front seat setup, but those are too extreme for me

[@fantomtuba]

Biggest upgrade I'd like to see on the Integra, is the Civic Hybrid engine.

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

And it should be the base engine for Integra, just get rid of 1.5T.

[@nintendoatarikiller]

The interior is how Volvo should've done the Polestar S60/V60.

[@BabaBlackWolf3213]

I've owned 4 integras. 1 I even built and turboed. 1 was a 4 door. I liked that one the least. I already own 2 TL's (1 Type S) and a TLX. Unless Acura launches a coupe version, I can't see buying ANOTHER 4 door Acuras. It should be a 2 door....

[@rms492]

Imagine the insurance cost. All car insurances have been shooting up in price get ready

[@JDubbs07]

The only upgraded Integra Type-S I'm interested in is one with SH-AWD and an auto transmission. These track bits should stay with the Civic.

[@duanen2337]

Auto transmission 😮!!!! Yuck 🤮

[@WhatisaLee]

Just buy just about everything else on the market. This car just isn't for you. But don't worry, everything else is!

[@lawrencehoward1980]

Everything you stated adds more weight, then if Acura were to do it, ppl would complain about it being too heavy. Just can’t please everyone.

[@JDubbs07]

@@WhatisaLee missing the bigger picture: this car isn't meaningfully different from the Civic Type-R, but the actual customers in this product space expect an automatic. See CLA 35/45, S3/RS3, M235 GC. All of which offer AWD and an automatic transmission. It's perfectly fine for the Type R to remain as a manual. The Integra should at least offer an automatic as well.

[@JDubbs07]

@@lawrencehoward1980 no real customers in this segment would complain about it being too heavy, it wouldn't weight much differently than the others.

[@destapeters9185]

No back seat might as well make a coupe

[@TheCXTKRS1]

Fuccc wish that rear seat delete was an option on cars.

[@carlosm485]

Bulky, large looking vehicle that gives all bark no bite. It's giving Scion tC vibes release series 2.0 which will look outdated very quickly. Looks like an expensive taxi. I own an Integra, black on black. Just wouldn't spend more money on a type S. Acura should really focus on luxury and leave the racing to Honda.

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

When you request extra rice

[@CarlosNoedelaTorre]

Shawdy or no shawdy, that's the question.

[@mrjingpk4988]

Probably get the brakes

[@robertocampo8107]

This Type S for me is Lebron and the Type R is Kobe. I still choose the Type R.

[@Marbind]

Correction. One is Kobe with basketball uniform the other is with a suit. At the end both perform literally the same.

[@JohnDoe-mx3rr]

It a good looking car but to me the type r and type s price is already on the high side.

[@dusandestanovic5884]

Like, All?

[@radudeATL]

It doesn’t have rear seat air vents, so count me out… 😂

[@ZWortek]

The FL5 and DE5 make ZERO sense to have with anything other than a manual as that is a primary selling point. It is well established that the FL5/DE5 have the best manual transmission on the market under a Porsche. The auto or DCT they would be able to put in this car would match the market or be worse on average. Makes no sense to add that developmental and manufacturing cost to the car to compete poorly relative to how these cars perform in the manual market.

[@nissanhonda25]

We want 2 doors not 2 less seats. Weird name it’s a Honda Civic Acura Integra Honda Racing. Which one lol

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

We?

[@nissanhonda25]

@@antoinelee-thomas9536 yes we you have 3 names that’s 4 of us right there lol

[@billshoe22191]

Four doors, two seats, fwd only. Clearly not for me

[@Marbind]

Just don't install the backseat delete. Problem solved. This isn't a new trim. Is a showcase of accessories. 🤦‍♂

[@cyrilmatthew2995]

Honda and their front wheel drive fetish ... They will pull another 100 hp out of that 2.0 litre and still make it front wheel drive....

[@Marbind]

Cheap to maintain, lighter and still rocking those turns. 🤷‍♂

[@cyrilmatthew2995]

@@Marbind 100000 hp Honda civic 😁😁

[@ltkwok]

Front wheel drive ☹️

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

Do you know the Integra's history? 🤷🏽

[@248rebelyell]

Alex. It’s a CIVIC. Ok? Let’s be real, Ok?? It’s a dang Honda Civic.

[@Marbind]

That is what makes it great. 😉

[@jamespaul2587]

​@Marbind yes, and a GTI and R are just VW Golfs 😊

[@jamwest3146]

If you say negative things about this car, then you will no longer be given cars to test drive. Seems kinda sketchy. You should tell people about the clutch, it is completely inadequate for the track, and too weak even for a serious street racer. Many have replaced the clutch within months of purchase , but no mention on your channel. Hundreds of these cars (Integra Type S) can be found on the Internet being sold as used. Why were they sold so quickly?

[@nissanhonda25]

He’s a honda fanboy as most of these channels.

[@EverythingEnnett]

The Type S is not for taking to the track. “ But it has a manual…” and I get that but it was meant to give the car more performance. Not necessarily for the track.

[@nissanhonda25]

@@EverythingEnnett they literally advertise the car at the track lol

[@EverythingEnnett]

@@nissanhonda25 the Honda/acura engineers literally have said that Type r is track and Type S is for street. This is in like every video about these cars.

[@nissanhonda25]

@@EverythingEnnett then why did they race the type s at Pikes Peak?