Acura News: Acura 2024 Integra Type S Goes on Sale June 2023

[G. David Felt]

Acura kicked off April with making a public debut of the Integra Type S at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. This is Acura new interpretation of ultimate street performance for a new generation of enthusiast drivers.

Acura stated the following point about the Integra Type S.

• Integra Type S elevates Acura Precision Crafted Performance to new levels with class-leading power and dynamic capabilities paired with premium features and refinement
• Most powerful, best performing Integra ever boasts a 320¹ horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, six-speed manual transmission, and 4-piston Brembo® front brakes
• Instantly recognizable as a Type S, the high-performance Integra features a substantially wider stance with 2.8-inch blistered fenders housing high performance summer tires
• Premium technologies include 9-inch touchscreen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto integration, Head Up Display and 16-speaker ELS Studio 3D® audio

According to Emile Korkor, Assistant Vice President, Acura National Sales:

"The new Acura Integra Type S puts turbocharged Type S performance and design at the gateway to our brand. The new Integra just won the 2023 North American Car of the Year™ award and Integra Type S builds upon its incredible performance with significant enhancements to all elements of the driving experience without compromising interior refinement or daily drivability."

For those looking to take the Integra Type S even further, the high-performance sedan is available with an extensive list of Genuine Acura Accessories, including a carbon fiber rear lip spoiler, carbon fiber mirror caps, black illuminated front Acura badge, copper metallic finished 19-inch wheels and an Integra Type R-inspired titanium shift knob.

This is Acura response to those that do not want a truck or SUV but a car and a performance car at that. 

The new Integra Type S is substantially wider (2.8-inches) than the standard Integra, with boldly flared wide body fenders and larger 19-inch wheels and 265/30 R19 tires for a more muscular stance and planted road presence. Distinct from every angle, Integra Type S is also the only vehicle in the premium performance compact segment to offer a flexible 5-door liftback design.

Acura had the following to say about their Integra Type S powertrain:

At the heart of the Integra Type S is a high-revving DOHC turbocharged 2.0-liter VTEC® engine with direct injection, unique throttle tuning for quick throttle response and 33% greater displacement than the Integra's standard 1.5-liter engine. With 320 horsepower (SAE net @ 6,500 rpm) and 310 lb.-ft. of torque (SAE net @ 2,600 to 4,000 rpm) – an increase of 120 hp and 118 lb.-ft. over the standard Integra – the Type S model has both class-leading power and a class-leading power-to-weight ratio of just 10.1 pounds per horsepower.

A new high-flow exhaust system, exclusive to the Integra Type S, unleashes the full potential of the award-winning 2.0-liter turbocharged (K20C) engine. In combination with software tuning, it gives the 4-cylinder engine its highest-ever horsepower rating in North America, and a class-leading specific output of 160 hp/liter.

The less restrictive straight-through exhaust design also enhances the driving experience with a stirring Type S-exclusive exhaust note. Thanks to an active exhaust valve, Integra Type S delivers a distinct auditory experience in each driving mode, and when it's time to crank it up, Sport+ mode turns it up to 11 with show stopping "pops and bangs" for the most engaging experience possible.

Acura is known for making great shifting manual transmissions, and the Integra Type S features the only manual transmission in its class, a precise, short-throw 6-speed with an automatic rev-matching system for an intimate and rewarding connection with the driver. A standard helical-type limited-slip differential (LSD) puts the engine's substantial power to the pavement effectively.

For ultimate road holding and high-speed stability, Integra Type S features an innovative dual-axis front suspension design and significantly wider front and rear tracks than the standard Integra (+3.5 inches in the front and +1.9 inches in the rear). The dual-axis system also greatly reduces torque steer, primarily through a 0.75-inch reduction in steering axis offset. A thicker (+2 mm) 29.0 mm front stabilizer bar improves response.

Tuned exclusively for the Integra Type S is a standard Adaptive Damper System (ADS). Controlled through the Integrated Dynamics System (IDS), with distinct damping characteristics in Comfort, Sport and Sport+ driving modes. The specially tuned ADS provides precise control of ride and handling with optimized damping curves to suit driving conditions.

Lightweight 19 x 9.5-inch Shark Gray alloy wheels, with a new 10-spoke, NSX Type S-inspired design, are substantially larger yet 2 lbs. lighter than the 18-inch Integra A-Spec wheels. The new wheels are wrapped in sticky 265/30 R19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S high-performance summer tires.

For exceptional braking performance, Integra Type S employs massive 13.8-inch two-piece front rotors (+1.5 inches than the standard Integra) and Brembo® 4-piston monobloc aluminum calipers. Larger rear rotors measure 12.0-inches in diameter (+0.9 inches). Functional ducts in the front fascia improve brake cooling performance by routing air to the front rotors.

For an elevated level of everyday comfort and refinement, the high-performance Integra Type S also features class-leading standard technology, including a 10.2-inch Acura Precision Cockpit™ Driver Information Interface, a 9-inch color touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, wireless phone charging and a head-up display. A 16-speaker 530-watt ELS STUDIO 3D® premium audio system delivers a powerful listening experience with studio-quality sound.

For its two rear seat passengers, Integra Type S offers class-leading rear seat legroom (37.4 inches), a benefit of its long wheelbase. To support active lifestyles, Integra's class-exclusive five-door body style also gives it a distinct edge in cargo capacity compared to its rivals, with 24.3 cubic-feet of cargo space behind its 60/40 split rear seatbacks, which fold flat to greatly expand the available space to carry larger gear like a mountain bike or surf boards.

Acura has provided the following chart for a comparison between the Integra A-Spec and Integra Type S.

 

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[G. David Felt]

It is interesting to see various media sites comparing this as a Cadillac CT4-V edition killer and yet the specifications are still below the CT4-V and of course killed by the CT4-V Blackwing edition.

[smk4565]

It has pretty good power and performance for the price point, but it is a C-class or 3-series size car which can whip this in performance, granted they cost more.  The C63 has over twice the horsepower.  If Acura really wanted "incredible performance" they should have put over 600 hp in this car, not 320.   Probably this will be high $40s, a CLA35 is a good comparable for it price and performance wise.  CT4-V is pretty close also.  Sporty cars, but not the top tier performance.

[G. David Felt]

? I surprised @oldshurst442 has not commented on the car stories yet.  

[oldshurst442]

Here is a car story.

My cousin bought a 1995 Integra brand new back in the day. Black.  Special Edition it said on the back.  Manual.  I HATED it.  

He traded it in for a 1999 Integra GS-R.  Silver. Manual.  I HATED it!  

It got stolen.  

Several years later...  I have learned to appreciate the GS-R and Type R Integra of that vintage.

 

But Ill tell you one thing...even though I appreciate and kinda like that vintage of Integra nowadays, I STILL prefer the '99 Oldsmobile Alero GLS coupe V6 that I bought brand new then over the Integra.   

 

And I dont care what ANYbody will say about that.

And no, I dont like this Integra at all.  I kinda respect it, that and the Civic its based on. But yeah...Not for me. 

[G. David Felt]

10 hours ago, oldshurst442 said:

Here is a car story.

My cousin bought a 1995 Integra brand new back in the day. Black.  Special Edition it said on the back.  Manual.  I HATED it.  

He traded it in for a 1999 Integra GS-R.  Silver. Manual.  I HATED it!  

It got stolen.  

Several years later...  I have learned to appreciate the GS-R and Type R Integra of that vintage.

 

But Ill tell you one thing...even though I appreciate and kinda like that vintage of Integra nowadays, I STILL prefer the '99 Oldsmobile Alero GLS coupe V6 that I bought brand new then over the Integra.   

 

And I dont care what ANYbody will say about that.

And no, I dont like this Integra at all.  I kinda respect it, that and the Civic its based on. But yeah...Not for me. 

I will totally agree with you that the Olds Alero GLS is a good looking car.

[regfootball]

now with a better powertrain and having got used to the new design I am warming up to this.  I even like the interior in this also.

I do understand the lean concept of the Integra, but also wonder if an AWD setup as an option would get the power down better.

[SDotJizzle]

On 4/19/2023 at 11:21 PM, oldshurst442 said:

Here is a car story.

My cousin bought a 1995 Integra brand new back in the day. Black.  Special Edition it said on the back.  Manual.  I HATED it.  

He traded it in for a 1999 Integra GS-R.  Silver. Manual.  I HATED it!  

It got stolen.  

Several years later...  I have learned to appreciate the GS-R and Type R Integra of that vintage.

 

But Ill tell you one thing...even though I appreciate and kinda like that vintage of Integra nowadays, I STILL prefer the '99 Oldsmobile Alero GLS coupe V6 that I bought brand new then over the Integra.   

 

And I dont care what ANYbody will say about that.

And no, I dont like this Integra at all.  I kinda respect it, that and the Civic its based on. But yeah...Not for me. 

The Alero was my first car back in 2001...it was a handsome POS

Edited April 26, 2023 by SDotJizzle

[oldshurst442]

8 hours ago, SDotJizzle said:

The Alero was my first car back in 2001...it was a handsome POS

Tell me more. 

 coupe or sedan? 

Ecotec 4 or V6?   

Manual?  colour? 

What was wrong with yours?  

 

I had the 3.4.   Traded it in for a 2005 Impala SS when the first kid arrived.   It had 116 000 miles.  

I didnt have any problems with it.  Well... I changed the front left and right bearings once each.    Blame it on GM or blame Montreal's shytty pot holed roads or a bit of both.   

The car served me well over all.   And I wasnt gentle with it.  

 

Edited April 26, 2023 by oldshurst442

[SDotJizzle]

26 minutes ago, oldshurst442 said:

Tell me more. 

 coupe or sedan? 

Ecotec 4 or V6?   

Manual?  colour? 

What was wrong with yours?  

 

I had the 3.4.   Traded it in for a 2005 Impala SS when the first kid arrived.   It had 116 000 miles.  

I didnt have any problems with it.  Well... I changed the front left and right bearings once each.    Blame it on GM or blame Montreal's shytty pot holed roads or a bit of both.   

The car served me well over all.   And I wasnt gentle with it.  

GLS sedan...Black on beige interior w/ the 3400...everything that can go wrong did go wrong.

Warped brakes every other year

LIM gasket failure at < 60k miles

Warped dash

Even the freaking Hazard light switch went through the dash...as in: I pushed it to turn on the hazards and the button went inside the dash.

Water pump

Radiator 

and an Alternator...that may have been wear and tear

Edited April 26, 2023 by SDotJizzle

[oldshurst442]

12 minutes ago, SDotJizzle said:

GLS sedan...Black on beige interior w/ the 3400...everything that can go wrong did go wrong.

Warped brakes every other year

LIM gasket failure at < 60k miles

Warped dash

Even the freaking Hazard light switch went through the dash...as in: I pushed it to turn on the hazards and the button went inside the dash.

Water pump

Radiator 

and an Alternator...that may have been wear and tear

 

 

Warped brakes and dash?  The phoque???!!!

On the warped dashes though,  Ive heard that the Grand Am and Alero along with  the F-Bodies  had issues like that in extreme heat places like Arizona.   Shytty!!! 

Gasket failures... On GM engines....,yeah...     Not a surprise.  The 3.4 was one of those engines that would have gasket failures.    I thankfully didnt have that.  Maybe the other owner that bought my car at trade in...  

Edited April 26, 2023 by oldshurst442