Verdict
A
Coupe · Japan · 1995-2006
Honda Integra Type R
Honda Integra Type R — spec data and generation history.
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
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
32.0 mpg
Used
£15,000-£45,000
- + B18C arguably greatest FWD engine ever
- + Helical LSD and seam-welded shell
- − Rust catastrophic on UK cars
- − Most have been modified
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
32.0 mpg
Used
£12,000-£30,000
- + 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