1998 Acura Integra Type R Features

ENGINEERING FEATURES

195-horsepower, 1.8-liter, 16-valve DOHC in-line 4-cylinder engine

Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC)

Programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI)

Single-port intake manifold, hand-polished intake and exhaust ports

Narrow stem intake valves

High-flow exhaust system

5-speed, close-ratio manual transmission

Torque-sensitive helical limited slip differential

4-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension

Front and rear stabilizer bars

Tower bar and performance rods

Variable, power-assisted rotary-valve rack-and-pinion steering

4-wheel disc brakes (282 mm front, 260 mm rear) with ventilated front discs

White, lightweight aluminum alloy wheels

Bridgestone Potenza RE010 high-performance tires

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SAFETY FEATURES

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Driver's and front passenger's air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

Side-impact door beams and hip pads

3-point seat belts

5-mph bumpers (front/rear)

Front and rear crumple zones

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EXTERIOR FEATURES

Projector beam headlights (low beams)

Body-colored front and rear bumpers

Power door mirrors

Protective body-side mouldings

Rear window defroster with timer

Rear window washer/wiper

Front chin spoiler

Wing-type rear spoiler with integrated brake light

Galvanized body panels

3-coat, 3-bake paint

Body-colored side sill

Type R decals/emblems

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INTERIOR FEATURES

SEATING AND TRIM

Exclusive upholstery combination

Driver's seat lumbar adjustment

Passenger-side walk-in seat

Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob

Carbon fiber-like instrument panel with amber illumination

Type R-exclusive ignition key

Center console with arm rest and Type R serial number plate

50/50 fold-down rear seatback

Rear seat headrests

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COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE

Air conditioning (optional)

Tilt steering wheel

Power windows

Power door locks

AM/FM stereo/CD with 6 speakers

Power antenna

Map light

Intermittent front wipers

Remote fuel-filler door release