Radical Acura Integra Type S Prototype Previews ‘Potential’ Performance Parts Line

The 2.0-liter turbo four includes a new intercooler, twin oil coolers, and a catback exhaust

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Like its Honda Civic Type R sibling, the Acura Integra Type S has proven itself to be a solid performer and clearly eager to give owners more scope for personalization, Acura has previewed a series of street and track-focused parts that it may offer to the public with the Integra Type S HRC Prototype.

The special parts, debuting during Monterey Car Week, have been developed with the help of engineers from Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) and take inspiration from elements of the Integra Type S TCX racecar. Curiously, Acura only describes them as “potential” parts that could be launched in the future. So, if you’re an Integra Type S owner and like what you see, make sure you let Acura know.

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The parts start on the aero front. An overhauled front fascia adds to the already aggressive looks of the sedan with a new bumper and splitter that contrasts the bright Indy Yellow Pearl paint scheme. The cooling ducts have also been enlarged, the hood rocks a set of extra vents, and Acura has fitted a set of forged 19-inch wheels wrapped in Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tires. Custom-milled aluminum HRC badges add a bit of extra panache.

While the front of the car is eye-catching, the rear is even more outlandish. It includes a towering carbon fiber rear wing with aluminum uprights. There’s plenty of more carbon fiber, too. For example, the car has a carbon hood, rear doors, and one-piece Recaro bucket seats. Like the most driver-focused sports cars, the rear seats have been ditched and sitting in their place is a carbon shelf that can support four wheels and tires. The air conditioning can also be deleted.

Perhaps what’s most impressive about the prototype is that Acura has sprinkled some magic dust under the hood. The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gets a larger intercooler, twin oil coolers, and a tuned, lightweight catback exhaust. Unfortunately, no horsepower or torque figures have been quoted.

Further adding to the car’s performance are coilovers, an adjustable rear anti-roll bar, and adjustable front and rear camber plates. New brakes, including 15-inch two-piece front rotors and six-piston Brembo calipers complement the engine and suspension modifications. There’s even larger air ducts to keep the brakes nice and cool.

“HRC performance parts is an exciting concept focused on building a stronger connection with Acura and Honda enthusiasts eager to access exclusive HRC race engineering to augment their performance driving experience,” Honda Racing Corporation USA senior vice president Jon Ikeda said. “Every spec of the Acura Integra Type S HRC Prototype screams performance. Everything is functional – if it doesn’t add performance it isn’t on the car.”