This Integra Type S prototype was spied testing recently.
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2024 Acura Integra Type S Spied Testing
It would be great if you could share them here!
Did you get to hear what it sounds like?
No, I didn't hear much of anything to be honest. We were near a school zone and the driver was taking it slow and steady. The turn signals did the little directional move like Audis do these days too. Not the best shots, but I definitely ran across it today. If anyone else is local maybe they saw it too?
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If the Teg Type S is a monster like the Civic Type R that will at least make it not practical for me. My prediction is it will be a slightly “softer” Type R Civic and share the same 2.0L engine and FWD.
I agree they are probably aiming for a "softer" Type R, maybe with a 10 Auto available in addition to the 6MT. It would take a lot to get me out of my TL AWD 6MT, but this certainly has my interest.
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@Nexus_One those are great shots. You're a legend!
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Just based on the looks of the center exhaust and wheel/brake setup, has to be CTR drivetrain at least.
Now I'm genuinely curious how itll look like.
Will it also rock a wing like the CTR? or will it be more conservative like a Porsche GT3 Touring model, wingless?
Now I'm genuinely curious how itll look like.
Will it also rock a wing like the CTR? or will it be more conservative like a Porsche GT3 Touring model, wingless?
I'm surprised by the central exhaust units, which indicate this will be more closely related to the Civic Type-R than what most people thought (me included, who expected Acura to put in the TLX engine/tranny and call it a day).
Part of me wonders if this is potentially an Integra Type-R...perhaps Honda has been testing the Type-S in plain sight? Either way, looks like it will be fun, although I do worry about the huge wheels on pothole strewn roads in the snow belt.
Part of me wonders if this is potentially an Integra Type-R...perhaps Honda has been testing the Type-S in plain sight? Either way, looks like it will be fun, although I do worry about the huge wheels on pothole strewn roads in the snow belt.
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Congrats, you're internet famous! Some good analysis/speculation in Kirk's video too. At first I was thinking they'd wait much longer on the ITS to give the CTR more room to breathe. And I'm sure they will to some extent, but I don't think they'll wait long to bring the ITS.
Assuming they share a lot, I'm sure Honda would rather sell Integras Type S than Civics Type R. The CTRs will be marked up by dealers and flippers, and AHM won't see additional revenue. But the Integra will be priced higher from the jump, so AHM will make more on each one sold. I'm sure the ITS will still be scarce and marked up, but I think it'll be like the Integra and Civic Si today.
not getting AWD is a real bummer
If I'm not mistaken it'll be the only car without it in their lineup, right?
Putting aside availability and potential markup, a simple detuned CTR w/ a bit more tech isn't as appealing to me. It's a bit of an interesting market play - who is their target? If it lands around 45k it's competing with the likes of the S3 which seems tough given the lack of AWD. In fact I'd posit a AWD option is pretty standard in that price range. Also, those who pass up something like the S3 b/c of lack of clutch are probably more performance oriented and would probably opt for the CTR.
If I'm not mistaken it'll be the only car without it in their lineup, right?
Putting aside availability and potential markup, a simple detuned CTR w/ a bit more tech isn't as appealing to me. It's a bit of an interesting market play - who is their target? If it lands around 45k it's competing with the likes of the S3 which seems tough given the lack of AWD. In fact I'd posit a AWD option is pretty standard in that price range. Also, those who pass up something like the S3 b/c of lack of clutch are probably more performance oriented and would probably opt for the CTR.
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