Honda Integra Type R DC5 — RossDrives

Verdict

A

BHP

217 bhp

0–60

6.3 s

Top speed

150 mph

MPG

32.0 mpg

Used

£12,000-£30,000

Strengths

K20A a 8400 rpm masterpiece
Sharper damping than DC2
Better daily-usable than DC2

Weaknesses

UKDM was 197 bhp DC5 (badge: Type R) — JDM 217 bhp the one to find
Rust still issue
3rd gear synchro fragility

Notable tech

DC5 platform — Civic EP3-derived
K20A i-VTEC 2.0 — 217 bhp at 8000 rpm (JDM)
UKDM Integra Type R 197 bhp
6-speed manual
Helical LSD standard
Brembo front brakes (JDM Type R)
Recaro buckets

Common issues

3rd gear synchro
VTC actuator rattle
Rust on UK cars
Clocked JDM imports

Engine derivatives

UK trims and engines offered across DC5's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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2.0 K20A (JDM)

BHP217

Torque202 Nm

0–606.3 s

Top150 mph

MPG32 mpg

DriveFWD

Gearbox6MT

2.0 K20A2 (UKDM)

BHP197

Torque188 Nm

0–606.6 s

Top146 mph

MPG32 mpg

DriveFWD

Gearbox6MT