Honda Integra Type R DC2 — RossDrives

Verdict

A

BHP

187 bhp

0–60

6.7 s

Top speed

145 mph

MPG

32.0 mpg

Used

£15,000-£45,000

Strengths

B18C arguably greatest FWD engine ever
Helical LSD and seam-welded shell
Cult status absolute

Weaknesses

Rust catastrophic on UK cars
Most have been modified
Genuine UKDM cars rare and pricey

Notable tech

DC2 platform — bespoke Type R chassis
B18C 1.8 i-VTEC — 187 bhp at 8000 rpm
5-speed manual
Helical LSD standard
Seam-welded body shell
Recaro buckets, Momo wheel
UKDM 187 bhp; JDM 197 bhp

Common issues

Rust
3rd gear synchro
VTEC solenoid wear
Originality scarce

Engine derivatives

UK trims and engines offered across DC2's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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1.8 B18C i-VTEC

BHP187

Torque178 Nm

0–606.7 s

Top145 mph

MPG32 mpg

DriveFWD

Gearbox5MT