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Integra Type R (DC2, US 1997 run)

Initial US-market Integra Type R run

Still being researched: identification guide. Everything shown is checked against the cited sources. Know more? Send us a source.

IDENTIFICATION CARD · HONDA INTEGRA TYPE R (DC2, US 1997 RUN)
No licensed photograph yet. Photographs are published only when their licence permits it.
320BuiltIndependently researched
0Chassis documentedin this archive
?SurvivingNot yet verified
Contents
  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Production & history
  3. 03Specifications
  4. 04Colours & options
  5. 05Individual cars
  6. 06Reference

01Overview

At a glance

Built
320 Built
Years
Not yet verified
Engine
inline-4 · 1,797 cc / 1.8 LFactory: 1,797 cc
Power
145 kW / 198 PSFactory: 195 hp · converted
Top speed
230 km/hFactory: 143 mph · converted
Body
Not yet verified
Designer
Not yet verified
In this archive
Not yet verified
Surviving
Not yet verified

Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.

Why it matters

The 1997 North American Acura Integra Type R was the first, very small run of the DC2 Type R sold in the US and Canada.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Model rarityNot yet assessed
Specification rarityVery Rare 320 · Built1
Colour rarityNot yet assessed
Individual rarityNot yet assessed
Historical rarityNot yet assessed
Survival rarityNot yet assessed

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

02Production & history

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

What is countedFigureBasisStatus
Factory package production1997 model-year North American Integra Type R sales, per the USDM sales chart 3201 Factory production Independently researched

Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.

History

IntegraTypeR.org records 1997 badge numbers 00001 to 00514 for the North American cars, of which 34 numbers were never used.

Variants

How each version differs from the standard Integra Type R (DC2, US 1997 run).

No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

03Specifications

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine familyNot yet verified
Engine codeB18C52 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D) – not yet confirmed by the maker or a registry.
Layoutinline-43 Independently researched
Displacement 1,797 cc / 1.8 LFactory: 1,797 cc3 Independently researched
BoreNot yet verified
StrokeNot yet verified
Compression ratio10.6:13 Independently researched
ValvetrainDOHC with VTEC3 Independently researched
Fuel systemport fuel injection3 Independently researched
Power 145 kW / 198 PSFactory: 195 hp · converted3 Independently researchedRating standard not stated in the source.
Power at 8,000 rpm3 Independently researched
Torque 176 NmFactory: 130 lb-ft · converted3 Independently researched
Torque at 7,300 rpm3 Independently researched

Transmission & drivetrain

Gearbox5-speed manual3 Independently researched
Gears53 Independently researched
Driven wheelsfront3 Independently researched

Chassis, body & dimensions

ChassisNot yet verified
Front suspensionNot yet verified
Rear suspensionNot yet verified
BrakesNot yet verified
SteeringNot yet verified
Body constructionNot yet verified
Wheelbase 2,570 mmFactory: 101.2 in · converted3 Independently researched
Length 4,379 mmFactory: 172.4 in · converted3 Independently researched
Width 1,690 mmFactory: 66.7 in · converted3 Independently researched
Height 1,320 mmFactory: 51.9 in · converted3 Independently researched
Front trackNot yet verified
Rear trackNot yet verified
Kerb weight 1,160 kgFactory: 2,560 lb · converted3 Independently researchedCurb weight as listed by Car and Driver.
Dry weightNot yet verified

Performance

Maximum speed 230 km/hFactory: 143 mph · converted3 Independently researchedDrag limited, per the source.
0–100 km/hNot yet verified
0–60 mph 6.6 s3 Independently researched
Fuel tankNot yet verified

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

04Colours & options

Factory colours & interiors

Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Factory options & codes

Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

05Individual cars

Chassis register

Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Competition history

Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Auction & sale history

Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

See one in person

Museums where an example of this car can be seen.

No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

06Reference

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

  1. 1
    USDM Acura Integra Type-R Production Information and Sales Data Level B
    • 320 1997 model-year North American Integra Type R sales, per the USDM sales chart
    Accessed 2026-11-12
  2. 2
    History of the Acura Integra (forum thread) Level D Team Integra forums
    • fully tuned B18C5 DOHC VTEC engine
    Accessed 2026-11-13
  3. 3
    Tested: 1997 Acura Integra Type R Rewards Enthusiasts at 8400 RPM Level C Car and Driver
    • DOHC inline-4, aluminum block and head, port fuel injection
    • 1797 cm 3
    • a new crown shape for a 10.6:1 compression ratio
    • the VTEC system switches over
    • port fuel injection
    • 195 hp @ 8000 rpm
    • 130 lb-ft @ 7300 rpm
    • 5-speed manual
    • front-engine, front-wheel-drive
    • Wheelbase: 101.2 in
    • Length: 172.4 in
    • Width: 66.7 in
    • Height: 51.9 in
    • Curb weight: 2560 lb
    • Top speed (drag limited): 143 mph
    • 60 mph: 6.6 sec
    Accessed 2026-11-13

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