For anyone who thought the Acura Integra Type S was already the stuff of dreams, Acura just added a whole new layer of high-octane goodness to it with the Integra Type S HRC Prototype. Debuted at Monterey Car Week alongside the Acura Performance EV Concept, this road-going beast is part road car, part track star, and all Acura Racing spirit. HRC—the folks known for putting Honda on racing podiums worldwide—has lent their championship-winning chops to create a Type S that takes “high performance” to new heights.
Let’s start with the styling which, if I can be honest, is not for everyone. Think “racecar in a tuxedo.” Clad in Indy Yellow Pearl, it looks like it means business. Its aerodynamics are on point, borrowing the sleek moves of Acura’s Type S TCX racecar: a larger front splitter, adjustable carbon fiber wing, and ventilation that could probably cool a jet engine. In true HRC fashion, there are custom aluminum badges all over, letting everyone know this car doesn’t just look fast—it’s built by people who eat, sleep, and breathe speed.
Inside, you’ll find all the goodies, including one-piece Recaro bucket seats and yellow accents that complement the aggressive black Alcantara and Indy Yellow Pearl paint. The rear seats are gone, replaced by a carbon shelf perfect for transporting tires to the track, because sometimes you just have to bring your own grip.
But Acura didn’t stop at looks and handling. Under the hood, they’ve cranked the turbocharged 2.0L VTEC engine up a notch with a larger intercooler, twin oil coolers, and a cat-back exhaust system that makes all the right noises.
All told, the new turbocharged 2.0L VTEC for the Type S has been cranked up to 320 horsepower with a peak torque of 310 lb-ft (as opposed to the standard 272 horsepower and 280 lb-ft on the RDX and TLX). Paired with a tuned suspension and 265/30ZR19 Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tires, this thing is designed to hug curves tighter than your favorite track hoodie.
Acura didn’t just want this car to go fast—they wanted it to stop on a dime, too. That’s where the 15-inch two-piece front rotors and Brembo® 6-piston calipers come in. So, whether you’re shaving seconds off your track time or cruising on the street, you can trust this machine to deliver on both fronts.
The Integra Type S HRC Prototype is, for now, just a prototype, but if it hits production, expect Acura fans and track enthusiasts alike to line up. Just make sure your garage is ready for a dose of pure HRC adrenaline. If you are down, you may sign up to receive more information on the new Acura Integra Type S HRC Prototype by hitting up this link.
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