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Honda Integra Type R

Honda Integra Type R — spec data and generation history.

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Verdict
A
Years
1995-2006
Generations
2
Segment
Coupe

Honda's purest-ever production hot hatch (despite the coupe body) — two generations, both engineering benchmarks. DC2 (1995-2001) ran the 187 bhp B18C 1.8 with 8400 rpm redline, helical LSD and seam-welded shell — widely regarded as the greatest front-drive driver's car ever. DC5 (2001-2006) moved to the K20A 217 bhp 2.0 with sharper damping but slightly less raw character. Both were officially UK-imported only in tiny numbers; most are JDM grey imports. Cult status absolute, prices climbing accordingly.

What changed

Era-to-era deltas

DC2 1995-2001 → DC5 2001-2006
BHP +30 bhp
Torque +24 Nm
0-60 mph -0.4 s
Top speed +5 mph
MPG +0 mpg

Generations

Click any generation for the full deep dive

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1995-2001

DC2

→

1.8 B18C — 187 bhp, 0-62 in 6.7s.

Verdict
A
BHP
187
0–60
6.7 s
Top
145 mph
MPG
27 mpg
Used
$19,000-$57,000
  • + B18C arguably greatest FWD engine ever
  • + Helical LSD and seam-welded shell
  • − Rust catastrophic on UK cars
  • − Most have been modified
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2001-2006

DC5

→

2.0 K20A — 217 bhp, 0-62 in 6.3s.

Verdict
A
BHP
217
0–60
6.3 s
Top
150 mph
MPG
27 mpg
Used
$15,000-$38,000
  • + K20A a 8400 rpm masterpiece
  • + Sharper damping than DC2
  • − UKDM was 197 bhp DC5 (badge: Type R) — JDM 217 bhp the one to find
  • − Rust still issue

Known issues by generation

Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.

1995-2001 · DC2
  • Rear arch and sill rust (catastrophic on UK cars)
  • 3rd gear synchro wear
  • B18C VTEC solenoid wear
  • Most have been modified — originality scarce
2001-2006 · DC5
  • 3rd gear synchro wear (carryover)
  • K20A VTC actuator rattle on cold start
  • Rust on UK-spec cars
  • JDM cars often clocked

Rivals

Honda Civic Type R EP3 · Renault Clio 182 Trophy · Mitsubishi Lancer Evo · Subaru Impreza WRX STI