The Acura Integra Type S HRC Prototype Showcases Potential Performance Parts Offerings

by Chris Teague

Published: August 16th, 2024

the acura integra type s hrc prototype showcases potential performance parts

The Acura Integra Type S brought a notable performance upgrade over the standard car, but the automaker isn’t done tinkering with it. The Integra Type S HRC Prototype debuted at the Quail this morning, showing Acura’s vision of factory performance parts that could eventually reach owners’ cars.

The HRC features upgraded aerodynamic bodywork with inspiration from the Integra Type S TCX race car. Acura promises improved downforce and stability and better track performance, thanks to a larger front splitter and more cooling air ducts. The car cut weight with carbon seats and other components, and the optional air conditioner delete shaves almost 200 pounds off the standard Type S’ curb weight.

Though it sports the same turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder as the standard car, the HRC got numerous upgrades, including a larger intercooler, dual oil coolers, and a lightweight cat-back exhaust. The car rides 15 millimeters lower than normal, and Acura installed forged lightweight 19-inch wheels wrapped in Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tires.

Acura pitched the parts as concepts, but it certainly seems like the automaker wants to make them available to owners and buyers. It’s also a promising sign that the Integra could stick around for a while, and any extension of gas-powered sports cars is a blessing when some companies are dropping them in favor of electrification.

[Images: Acura]

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Chris Teague

Chris grew up in, under, and around cars, but took the long way around to becoming an automotive writer. After a career in technology consulting and a trip through business school, Chris began writing about the automotive industry as a way to reconnect with his passion and get behind the wheel of a new car every week. He focuses on taking complex industry stories and making them digestible by any reader. Just don’t expect him to stay away from high-mileage Porsches.

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Norman Stansfield on Aug 17, 2024
Silly, just silly.

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Rochester on Aug 19, 2024
Sitting in the new Teg at the auto show, felt more like an awesome Civic than a serious Acura. Personally, I think there are better cars for the money, but I'm no longer in this target demo.

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