Wednesday, August 27, 2014

1997 Acura Integra Type R: An Icon Among Front-Drive Cars [C/D Archives]

Acura Integra Type R: A Legend Among Front-Drive Cars [C/D Archives]

At a blaring 8400 rpm, the Acura Integra Type R's pistons are pedaling at about 80 feet per second—much higher than the commonly accepted threshold of 67 feet per second. That's close to the piston speeds in Formula 1 and Indy-car engines, which have much shorter strokes than the under-square Integra powerplant. Still, you don't think much about piston speeds at full throttle. It's the sound you think about. That intense, fervent bellow radiating from the engine absorbs every bit of your attention. READ MORE ››



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