1998 Acura Integra Type R - POV Driving Impressions

Specs & Info:
-High Output 1.8 liter DOHC 16-Valve Engine w/variable valve timing and lift electronic control (VTEC) 195 hp, 130 lb-ft torque
MPG: 25 city / 31 highway
-Close-ratio 5-speed manual transmission
-Torque sensitive limited slip differential
Dimensions: 172″ L x 67″ W x 52-53″ H
Driveline: Front-wheel drive
-High performance 4-wheel double wishbone suspenison, lowered ride height
-enhanced body rigidity
-larger diameter 4-wheel disc brakes
-Type R Exclusive upholstery & ignition key
-Numbered plaque
-Leather wrapped steering wheel & NSX-Type shift knob
-Type R Exclusive F1 commemorative color, championship white (NH-0)
-Type R Exclusive Aero package w/front chin spoiler and rear spoiler
-Color-keyed lightweight alloy wheels, 5-bolt for rigidity
-Color-keyed side sills
195/55R15 Bridgestone performance summer tires
MSRP $23,500
Destination & Handling $435
Total vehicle price: $23,935

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[AndreThompson]

Good God...that VTEC switchover is so freaking good.

[historynoble]

Everything I hear from the people who’ve driven a stock ITR:
1. Fun af to drive
2. One with the car
3. V-TEC kicks hard
4. Sounds amazing
5. Looks amazing
6. Great visibility
7. Fast turns

[nathanmyers]

What i love about the 90s cars like these is you feel so connected to the car. Not electronic control, no computer thinking for you. Just you and the car, feeling its limits and character

[morg]

Nothing can beat 1990s era Honda cars. I miss my 1995 acura legend

[corollavirusage]

the integra definetly has the best vtec growl damn it sounds good

[samstedman]

Honda has my heart, I’ve never known a brand that can put a smile on your face no matter what model you’re driving

[TNowlan]

Thank you for making this video. I had a 97 Type R and kept it for 10 years. I had a college buddy who made it in tech and bought an NSX and wanted me to take him for a drive in it to really know it’s performance. My great surprise was realizing the Type R was way more confident driving fast. The NSX looked like a Ferrari and felt like a torquey Accord inside. It may have been faster on paper but the Type R was more satisfying to wring out. I’ve literally wept tears of joy in that car. ❤️

[alexmullins]

The glory days of 8500 rpm of screaming VTEC. Makes me miss my old Integra.

[muscleandimports]

The b18c5 is a masterpiece. My earliest dream ride ever was a black, c5-swapped EM1. Would still love to make one happen one day.

[Mongevents]

0:52
"This is a Honda I would not modify"
Topher: "Sure"

lol

[krewjones]

My god that sounds amazing. Perfect exhaust tone. That has always been my dream car. Would also settle for a mid to late 90’s civic type-r.

Owned a 99 Civic Si, as good as I ever could get.

[ProRaiKage]

Great car and sound. Loved the constant blurring 😂

[drivedb]

I’ve driven an FL5 and while it is unquestionably “better” on paper, the modern, low-revving turbo Hondas of today just don’t measure up to the high-revving VTEC screamers of old. There is simply no comparison.

[ShaiyanHossain]

your vtec honda POVs are some of the best!

[onlyrotary]

That greenhouse feel is what made the integra feel so much quicker than it already was. I had a ‘92 LS and it was a blast to drive until that one fateful Friday afternoon when I got rear ended.

[pedro_peyote]

that interior looks fantastic

so clean and great visibility

[reicle]

My first car was a 1995 Integra LS. The type R was and still is one of my holy grail cars.

[hunkydory]

Ah, the glorious harmonics of high RPM B series motors.... without a crappy, raspy aftermarket exhaust. ! I miss my 96 LS.

[gmanintheoc]

Makes me miss my GSR that was jacked and stripped 17 years ago. These cars are so epic I feel bad for guys who have money but won’t be seen dead in a Honda. I have lots of cars now including Ferraris and I’m looking for a nice version of this. People are missing out on many great sub 75k 90’s cars.

[zangster-ii]

i have a 1996 acura integra my grandma gave me as a first car and its the best car ever imo its such a fun car to drive