The 2024 Acura Integra Sort S is precisely what we imagined it is perhaps. Acura took all of the Civic Sort R go-fast components and shoved them into the Integra, however then added luxuries the Sort R is lacking and fettled with a number of efficiency bits.
Simply as was teased forward of time, the Integra Sort S is fitted with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 320 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque — that’s up 5 horses over the Sort R. It’s fitted with a six-speed handbook transmission (no auto obtainable) and sends its energy by the entrance wheels through a helical-type limited-slip differential. The identical dual-axis entrance suspension design pioneered by the Sort R to quell torque steer is on show right here, so you must count on little to no torque steer from the Integra.
After all, all that further energy meant Acura wanted far more cooling functionality, main them to design a way more aggressive and air-hungry entrance finish for the Integra. Actually, each single physique panel from the A-pillars ahead is exclusive to the Sort S. The bigger high and decrease grilles and vented hood enhance airflow by 170% versus a typical Integra, Acura says. Look to the perimeters, and also you’ll see dramatic fender flares each in entrance and rear that accommodate the huge 265-section-width Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer season tires that wrap round 19-inch wheels — the Sort S is 2.8 inches wider than a typical Integra. For these questioning, sure, it’s the identical tire bundle as you’ll discover on a Sort R. Out again, you’ll discover substantial diffusers flanking a brand new triple-tipped center-mounted exhaust. Mentioned exhaust is much less restrictive than the Sort R, options an lively exhaust valve and adjusts relying on the drive mode. Acura says a particular “pops and bangs” auditory expertise presents itself in “Sport+” mode.
The suspension tuning is one other differentiator between the Integra Sort S and Civic Sort R. It makes use of the identical adaptive damper system because the Civic, however Acura adjusted the tune for the Sort S in its Consolation, Sport and Sport+ driving modes, presumably to be extra street-friendly. Acura emphasizes that this automobile delivers “final avenue efficiency” quite a few occasions in its press launch, suggesting that the Integra is about up as extra of a day by day driver, whereas the Civic Sort R may be very a lot designed to excel on the racetrack. That mentioned, the Integra Sort S shares all of the essential bits with the Sort R to make it carry out, every part all the way down to the massive Brembo brakes and a decent curb weight of simply 3,219 kilos — that’s solely 31 kilos greater than the Sort R.
What further luxuries do you get with these 31 kilos? Just about the identical as you’d discover on a fully-optioned non-Sort S model of the Integra, minus a moonroof. Energy and heated seats come normal. So does a head-up show and a 16-speaker ELS Studio 3D sound system. Not one of the above can be found on a Sort R, however from there, the options checklist is comparable. It comes with a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment that runs Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wirelessly, a ten.2-inch digital gauge cluster and a wi-fi cellphone charger alongside quite a few USB retailers. It additionally comes with the complete suite of AcuraWatch driver help applied sciences as normal tools, which incorporates niceties like adaptive cruise management, lane-centering, blind-spot monitoring and far more.
Sort S additions to the inside over a typical Integra embrace firmer seat bolsters, a darkish anodized shift knob and Sort S logos on the wheel, shifter and headrests. You possibly can choose between purple, Orchid (white) or black inside choices. Similar to the Sort R, the Sort S is simply a four-seater, leaving the center space within the rear unavailable for passengers. Seven exterior colours will likely be obtainable, too, and the Tiger Eye Pearl gold paint you see depicted in a few of the images would be the one colour unique to the Sort S. You’ll have the ability to additional jazz up the outside with obtainable copper-metallic 19-inch wheels, an illuminated entrance Acura badge and a carbon fiber spoiler and carbon fiber mirror caps.
We nonetheless don’t know the worth of the Integra Sort S, however it will likely be in-built Marysville, Ohio, on the identical line because the common Integra. Acura is presently focusing on June this yr as an official on-sale date.
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