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Scorching on the heels of the 2023 Acura Integra being named the North American Automotive of the 12 months, Honda’s premium division introduced its plans to supply a high-performance Sort-S variant for the 2024 mannequin yr.

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2024 Acura Integra Sort-S

A camouflaged prototype made its North American debut on the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona race, which raN January 28-29. The Sort-S will extra of much less be an “Acura-ized” model of the Honda Civic Sort-R. No notable particulars of the powertrain or options have been introduced – solely the truth that the automotive will characteristic a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine “producing over 300 horsepower and paired completely with a 6-speed handbook transmission and restricted slip differential,” in accordance with a press launch. For reference, the 2023 Honda Civic Sort-R’s 2.0-liter turbo engine makes 315 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. It’s potential the Integra might get just a few extra ponies as a approach to distinguish itself from its “mainstream” cousin particularly since each autos use a hatchback physique fashion.

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2024 Acura Integra Sort-S

On the 24 Hours of Daytona race, Acura will compete within the GTD class with a pair of NSX GT3 Evo22 fashions. GTD-class vehicles resemble their manufacturing counterparts, with Acura’s entries utilizing a turbocharged V6 engine. The NSX GT3s will compete with the likes of Aston Martin, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, McLaren, and Porsche.

New for 2023 is the GTP class, which is able to encompass prototype racers. Acura is bringing their electrified ARX-06, which is able to go head-to-head with ideas from BMW, Cadillac, and Porsche.

The 2024 Acura Integra Sort-S is slated to launch this summer time. Pricing will likely be revealed nearer to that point, however count on the sticker to be a number of thousand {dollars} north of the $43,295 Honda needs for the Civic Sort-R, not inclusive of extra vendor markup.

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CG Says:

Whereas the Integra Sort-S will certainly be a blast to drive, will it’s distinctive sufficient from the Civic Sort-R to justify what’s going to certainly be a steep value premium? Arguably extra fascinating are the 2 electrified idea race vehicles as we count on extra of those to begin hitting the monitor within the fast future. Hopefully a few of the extra unique tech that makes these vehicles perform will find yourself making their approach to consumer-facing autos.

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