The K20A type-R engine combines the high-rev intake/exhaust valve timing and lift variability of VTEC1 technology with VTC(variable timing control) to achieve a maximum power output of 220PS. Short single-passage isometric intake manifold ensures excellent intake inertia even at high engine speeds. Connecting rods and a high-rigidity crankshaft are fashioned from high-strength materials. The K20A type-R engine is approximately 10kg lighter than the B18C type-R engine.

A newly developed close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission uses multiple synchronizing cones for all gears, including a triple-cone synchronizer in 1st and 2nd gears and a double-cone synchronizer in 3rd through 6th gears.

An ultra-lightweight forged chrome-molybdenum steel flywheel and Torque induction-type Helical LSD are installed.

Chassis design includes front toe control link strut suspension and rear reactive link double wishbone suspension. Front lower arms and rear brake calipers fashioned from aluminum and lightweight wheels contribute to lightened under-spring mass. Front brakes have been jointly developed with Brembo. Bending rigidity has been improved by 35% and torsional rigidity by 116% compared to the DC2 Integra type-R.

The Integra type-R is equipped with a front spoiler, side sill trim rear underskirts, and a tailgate spoiler.
Other Integra type-R features including RECARO front bucket seats, a leather wrapped MOMO steering wheel, a specially designed gauge cluster, and step trim. Pedal pads, foot rest, shift knob, side-brake lever, and decorative console paneling are made of weight-saving aluminum materials.

2001.07 : Honda announced the release of the Integra type-R in Japan on July 2. The type-R is a limited edition model aimed purely at the most serious street racers. The special color of the championship white with the red emblem comes from 1965 when HONDA won the F-1 for the first time. The DC5 Integra type-R is powered by the K20A 2.0-liter DOHC i-VTEC engine with 220 horsepower and adopts a new 6-speed manual transmission. The suspension adopts a newly developed toe control link front strut suspension and reactive-link double wishbone rear suspension. The Integra type R is also equipped with RECARO front bucket seats, a leather wrapped MOMO steering wheel, aluminum pedals, an aluminum shift knob, an aluminum side brake knob, exclusive aero parts, BREMBO front brakes, and aluminum 4pod calipers.

2003.09 : The Integra type-R is equipped with keyless entry system with answer back and colored washer nozzle.

2004.09 : There were some minor changes. Suspension performance has been improved. A mild facelift for the Integra type R includes new front headlgiht and taillight design, new front and rear bumpers, and side garnishes. The immobilizer and security alarm add.

Model Type LA-DC5
Transmission 6MT
Layout FF
Seating Capacity 4
Dimensions & Weight
Length / Width / Height (mm) 4385 / 1725 / 1385
Wheelbase (mm) 2570
Tread Front/Rear (mm) 1490 / 1490
Indoorsize Length/Width/Height (mm) 1770 / 1430 / 1135
Weight (Kg) 1180
Minimum Ground Clearance (mm) 130
Engine
Engine type K20A
Engine 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC L4
Displacement (cc) 1998
Bore x Stroke (mm) 86.0 x 86.0
Compression Ratio 11.5
Fuel System PGM-FI
Horsepower (kW [PS]/rpm) 162 [220] / 8000
Torque 206 [21.0] / 70

Gear Ratio 6MT
1st 3.266
2nd 2.130
3rd 1.517
4th 1.212
5th 0.972
6th 0.780
Revers 3.583
Final Gear Ratio 4.764
Suspension Front/Rear MacPherson strut/Double wishbone
Brake Front/Rear Ventilated Discs / Ventilated Discs
Tire Front 214/45ZR17
Tire Rear 214/45ZR17
Fuel Capacity (liter) 50

Main Equipment Model Grade
Type R
Safety
Driver & front passenger SRS airbag system Standard
ABS Standard
High mounted stop lamp Standard
Aluminium bumper beam & door beams Standard
Interior
Full auto air conditioner Standard
Power steering Standard
Power window Standard
Powered door locks Standard
Keyless entry system with welcome lamp Standard
Exclusive weave key Standard
RECARO front bucket seats Standard
MOMO leather wrapped steering wheel Standard
Aluminium shift knob/pedal pads/foot rest Standard
4 independent dials gauge cluster Standard
Side step garnish Standard
Exterior
Discharge headlights Standard
Front and rear under spoiler Standard
Wing type rear spoiler Standard
Colored side sill garnish Standard
UV cut glass Standard
Privacy glass Option
Exclusive Type-R emblems Standard
Red engine head cover Standard
Rear wiper C package
Colored electric door mirrors Standard
Colored fold-in electric door mirrors C package
Alloy wheels 17x7.0 Standard
Mechanism
Hard setting suspension Standard
Aluminium front lower arms Standard
Forged chrome-molybdenum steel flywheel Standard
Torque induction-type Helical LSD Standard
Front Brembo brakes
300mm pillar-type ventilated discs
Aluminium opposed 4 piston calipers Standard
Brake air ducts Standard
Front strut tower bar Standard