AERODYNAMICS:
The wedge shape of the Integra is clean and simple with no
unnecessary decoration. Integra's structural integrity was
computer
analyzed using NASTRAN, a stress testing program developed
by NASA,
and aerodynamic efficiency was refined through extensive wind
tunnel
testing.
With its semi-notchback silhouette and low hood line, the Integra yields the following aerodynamic specifications:
- Cd: 0.34
- Cl: 0.24
- Cd x A: 0.62 (6.76)
- Frontal area: 1.85 square meters (19.90 square feet)
Air flow management has been substantially improved by the following:
- Flush surface bodywork, with only 5 mm between the body panels and glass.
- Aerodynamically shaped side mirrors.
- Flush door handles.
- Trimless, flush-mounted side marker lights and taillights.
- Grille opening eliminated; cooling air ducted through integrated front air dam.
This attention to aerodynamic efficiency pays off in reduced wind noise and improved highway fuel efficiency.
INTERIOR:
The driver was an important consideration in the design of the
Integra interior. The instrument panel is purposefully simple for
minimum distraction and the instruments are large and easy to
read.
The dashboard is an uncluttered, wraparound expanse. All
switches and
controls are logically located, well within reach, and easy to use
and understand.
SEATS:
Concern for the driver's comfort and effectiveness was
paramount.
Consequently, the seats are ergonomically designed for support
under
all driving conditions. To assure that the seats are firm in the
proper places, the cushions are made using a new technique
which
allows varying degrees of softness to be incorporated in a single
foam-casting process. The seat cushion, for instance, is more
yielding in the middle and firmer at the sides for better body
retention during cornering and reduced fatigue on long trips. The
front-seat backs are concave to provide more knee room for back
seat
passengers. Virtually all interior surfaces, including the
headliner,
are soft-surfaced. Details, like a foot rest for the driver's left
foot, have not been overlooked
The rear seat backs in both the Integra 3-door and 5-door models are split 50/50. They can be folded down individually or together to create a spacious cargo area. With the seats up, the cargo area is enclosed by a cover which folds up for access from inside the car.
CONVENIENCE:
There are numerous storage areas throughout the interior of the
Integra, including: compartments in all the doors; a coin box; a
pocket in the center of the front console (LS models) which can
be
used to hold cassettes; and a storage area in the armrest.
Elastic straps are provided in the corners of the rear cargo area for securing small items, and there's a molded tray for storing odds-and-ends next to the compact spare tire.
In 3-door LS models, a storage case and tie-down straps are included to secure the removable sunroof in the luggage area.