1997 Acura Integra Type R
The 1997 Acura Integra Type R is a 195-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 sedan with a close-ratio 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $23,100 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 195 horsepower at 8,000 rpm and 130 lb-ft of torque at 7300 rpm, spinning to a 8,400 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
The Integra measures 172.4 inches long on a 101.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,600 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $23,100 ($46,776 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L DOHC VTEC inline-4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 195 hp @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 130 lb-ft @ 7300 rpm |
| Redline | 8,400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC VTEC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 81.0 x 87.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 |
| Injection Type | Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Differential Type | Torque-sensitive helical limited-slip differential |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | close-ratio 5-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.23 (41 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.105 (63 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.458 (91 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.107 (120 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.848 (157 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3 |
| Final Drive | 4.4 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 13.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Independent double-wishbone |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 0.94 in |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.87 in |
| Turning Diameter | 34.8 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.1 x 0.83 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 10.2 x 0.35 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15x6.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15x6.0 in |
| Tires Front | Bridgestone Potenza RE010 195/55R15 |
| Tires Rear | Bridgestone Potenza RE010 195/55R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 172.4 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 51.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in |
| Front Track | 58.1 in |
| Rear Track | 57.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,600 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 35 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 28.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 51.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 48.8 in |
| Hip Room Front | 50.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 44.1 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline