Honda Integra

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Honda Integra
Also called:	Acura Integra
Manufacturer:	Honda
Production:	1985—present
Predecessor:	Honda Quint
Class:	Compact car
Layout:	FF layout
Related:	Honda Civic

The Honda Integra is an automobile manufactured by Honda. It was introduced in February 1985 as a three-door hatchback, followed by a five-door hatchback version in November 1985 and a four-door sedan in October of 1986. With the transverse engine placement of its engine and front wheel drive, like the Honda Civic, the car provided good interior space despite overall small dimensions.

1 Models and equipment
2 Type R
3 First generation (AV, DA1, DA2)
4 Second generation (DA5, DA6, DA7, DA8, DA9, DB1)
5 Third Generation (DC1, DC2, DB6, DB7, DB8, DB9)
6 4th Generation (DC5)
7 Historical development
8 Safety
9 Trivia
10 External links

[edit] Models and equipment

Early models of the Integra (called Quint Integra), were typically outfitted with a AM/FM radio, heater, multi-speed wipers, and steel wheels, with or without plastic wheel covers. The current Integra has become much more modern with satellite-linked navigation, six-speed manual transmission, power locks and power windows available.

Initially the Integra was sold with either a five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic transmission. The 2001-2006 Integra's (DC5) now offer a six-speed manual transmission. Like the Civic, the transaxles are integrated with the engine unit.

The Integra has evolved from having a 1488 cc engine (1985) to having engines with larger capacities and more creature comforts (air conditioning, power windows, etc.) through the 1990s and into the 2000s.

[edit] Type R

Beginning in 1995, Honda produced the first iteration of Integra to receive the "Type-R" badge, building it from the DC2 chassis. This model is called the Integra Type-R (ITR). The 2nd DC2-generation Integra Type-R had a B18C VTEC with maximum output in the range of 200 HP, increased over the more common 129 HP ZC and 180hp B18C engine in other Integra models. Other changes in the new Type-R Integra included various alterations to the chassis to improve handling and reduce weight (such as better welding of the frame, and removal of the radio and noise-suppressing materials). The DC2 Integra Type-R also includes aeroform bumpers, spolier, Type-R specific badging, Recaro seats and Momo Steering wheel. The movie titled, "Best Motoring: Type-R Legend" goes into great detail about the DC2 ITR.

In 2001, Honda announced the release of the Integra Type-R for the new DC5 chassis. a more sporty variant of the most recent model of Integra and successor to the DC2 Integra Type-R. The DC5 Integra Type-R's K20A i-VTEC powerplant has a specific output of 220 HP at 8500 rpm, a six-speed manual transmission, a reworked exterior that is very similar to the older DC2 design, and also includes aeroform bumpers, spoiler, and 17 in wheels. The interior of the new Type-R, like the DC2, includes Recaro seats and a Momo steering wheel, and the model also includes Type-R-specific badging and a helical limited-slip differential (LSD). The movie titled, "Best Motoring: New M3 Takes on JDM Super Sports!" goes into detail on the new DC5 ITR.

[edit] First generation (AV, DA1, DA2)

First generation (AV, DA1, DA2)
Production:	February 1985–March 1989
Engine:	1.6 L DOHC ZC I4 1.5 L SOHC EW I4

The first generation Integra was introduced in 1985 as the Honda Quint Integra, and was available in either a 3 door or 5 door hatchback or a four-door sedan. A 1.6 L DOHC 16v I4 engine (ZC) was optional.

3 door hatchback (AV)
5 door hatchback (DA1)
4 door sedan (DA2)

Interestingly given their co-operation elsewhere, the five door Integra was marketed in Australia as the Rover 416, some years before the name was used on the R8 model.

In Great Britain, only the first generation Integra and third generation Integra Type R was officially imported. It was thought that the Integra would take too many sales away from the Civic. Two main variations of the car were sold. The LX model which featured an 85bhp unit, and the sportier EX model; a 1.6 16v PGM-FI (Programmed fuel injection) which boasted 125bhp and all round disc brakes.

[edit] Second generation (DA5, DA6, DA7, DA8, DA9, DB1)

Second generation (DA5, DA6, DA7, DA8, DB1)
Production:	April 1989—April 1993
Engine:	1.6 L SOHC ZC I4 1.6 L DOHC VTEC B16A I4 1.7 L DOHC VTEC B17 I4 1.8 L DOHC B18A I4

3 door hatchback (DA6)
3 door hatchback (DA5)
3 door hatchback (DA9)
4 door sedan (DA8)
4 door sedan (DA7)
4 door sedan (DB1)

[edit] Third Generation (DC1, DC2, DB6, DB7, DB8, DB9)

Third generation (DC1, DC2, DB6, DB7, DB8, DB9)
Production:	May 1993—June 2001
Engine:	1.6 L SOHC ZC I4 1.8 L DOHC B18b I4 1.8 L DOHC B18C I4

The third generation was released in May 1993 in Japan. It had an unusual four headlight front end design

In 1995, Honda slightly redesigned the Integra when the new Integra Type-R was released. In Japan the redesign had two more conventional looking headlights, outside Japan it had a slightly revised version of the four headlight front.

2 door hatchback (DC1)
2 door hatchback (DC2)
4 door sedan (DB6)
4 door sedan (DB8)
4 door sedan (DB9) four wheel drive

The Integra SJ sold in Japan during this time is not based on this model, it is instead a slightly redesigned EK Civic.

[edit] 4th Generation (DC5)

4th Generation (DC5)
Also called:	Acura RSX
Production:	July 2001—present
Engine:	2.0 L DOHC K20A I4

For 2001, Honda redesigned the Integra giving it a more athletic, curvy look. The fourth generation vehicle was sold as the Acura RSX in North America and Hong Kong. Unlike the DC2 which was designed first then turned into a Type-R model, The DC5 was created as a Type-R first, then toned down for the Type-S model. Both the Type-S and Type-R models come 2.0 L K20A I4 engines, however the Type-R has upgraded internal engine components and a helical limited-slip differential (LSD).

[edit] Historical development

Some current generation Integra's use VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) and i-VTEC (intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control), and are approaching the size and weight of the early Honda Accord models, which were initially introduced as a larger, upmarket alternative to the Civic and Quint (Integra) in the mid 1970s.