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January 29, 2023

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2024 Acura Integra Kind-S

Sizzling 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 Kind-S variant for the 2024 mannequin yr.

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2024 Acura Integra Kind-S

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

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2024 Acura Integra Kind-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 automobiles 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 can encompass prototype racers. Acura is bringing their electrified ARX-06, which can go head-to-head with ideas from BMW, Cadillac, and Porsche.

The 2024 Acura Integra Kind-S is slated to launch this summer time. Pricing can be revealed nearer to that point, however anticipate the sticker to be a number of thousand {dollars} north of the $43,295 Honda desires for the Civic Kind-R, not inclusive of further supplier markup.

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CG Says:

Whereas the Integra Kind-S will certainly be a blast to drive, will or not it’s distinctive sufficient from the Civic Kind-R to justify what is going to absolutely be a steep worth premium? Arguably extra fascinating are the 2 electrified idea race automobiles as we anticipate extra of those to start out hitting the observe within the quick future. Hopefully among the extra unique tech that makes these automobiles perform will find yourself making their solution to consumer-facing automobiles.

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