Acura Integra Timeline and Milestones

First Generation Integra: 1986-1989

• 1986: Acura brand launches on March 27, 1986 with the first-generation Integra. Offered in two variants—3- and 5-door hatchbacks, Integra featured a pop-up headlight design, a revvy 1.6-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine (D16A1) and 5-speed manual transmission that made it one of the finest-driving front-wheel-drive sport compacts money could buy.
• 1987: Car and Driver magazine names Integra to its 10Best Cars list, the first of the Integra's eight appearances on the list.
• 1987: Acura Integra tuned by Comptech wins IMSA International Sedan series, the first in a long line of championship wins for Integra.
• 1988: Refreshed Integra gets engine output increase to 118 hp. Other updates include redesigned front and rear bumpers and restyled interior. A LS Special Edition model comes with body-color wheels, trim and special badges.
• 1988: Acura Integra wins a second consecutive IMSA International Sedan Manufacturers' Championship and a second consecutive IMSA International Sedan Drivers' Championship.

Second Generation Integra: 1990-1993

• 1990: Second-generation Integra debuts as a 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan with fully-independent double wishbone suspension at all four corners and a larger 1.8-liter engine (B18) producing 130 hp. Anti-lock brakes available on GS models.
• 1990: Comptech-prepared Acura Integra wins third consecutive IMSA International Sedan Drivers' Championship.
• 1991: Leather interior available with black exterior. GS gets standard moonroof and power door locks. Power windows become standard on LS.
• 1992: GS-R model introduced with an all-new 160-hp 1.7-liter VTEC® inline 4-cylinder engine (B17), the second Acura model to feature VTEC – following NSX. Standard engine output also increased to 140 hp @ 6300 rpm and 126 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm. Other changes include revised front and rear bumpers and a new 4-spoke steering wheel.
• 1992: Integra GS-R safety car debuts at the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix.
• 1993: LS Special Edition updated with leather interior and high-performance tires.

Third Generation Integra: 1994-2001

• 1994: Third-generation Integra debuts in fall 1993, available as a 3-door hatchback and 4-door sedan with all-new chassis and interior. GS-R with VTEC® is available in a sedan for the first time.
• 1995: Special Edition includes leather upholstery, sport suspension, simulated wood interior trim and special badges. Leather upholstery now optional in GS-R.
• 1996: Special Edition and GS-R get new six-spoke aluminum wheels. RS and LS get redesigned wheel covers. LS updated with body-colored side moldings and green-tinted glass.
• 1997: Special Edition and RS dropped. GS model added with sport suspension and standard leather upholstery. GS-R gets simulated wood interior trim. GS and GS-R get 16-spoke aluminum wheels.
• 1997: Integra Type R introduced to the U.S. for the first time, with hand-built 195-horsepower 1.8-liter DOHC VTEC® engine (B18C), helical limited-slip differential, upgraded suspension and brakes, 93-pound weight reduction (-33 lbs. compared to GS-R) and exclusive Championship White paint. The chassis and portions of the body are seam-welded for extra structural rigidity, and suspension mounting points were made stronger.
• 1997: Integra Type R wins first of six straight championships with RealTime Racing, dominating SCCA World Challenge Touring Car Championship from 1997 to 2002.
• 1998: Updates include revised front and rear bumpers, new front and rear light clusters, standard tilt and height adjustable driver's seat. Leather-wrapped shifter and steering wheel are standard with leather upholstery. New 15-inch aluminum wheels on GS-R, with new 14-inch aluminum wheels on LS.
• 1999: GS-R gets standard leather upholstery. LS updated with 15-inch aluminum wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.
• 2000: LS, GS and GS-R models comply with TLEV (transitional low emissions vehicle) rating; platinum-tipped spark plugs used for 100,000-mile tune-up interval.
• 2000: Integra Type R returns for the 2000 model year, available in Phoenix Yellow or Flamenco Black Pearl, with standard air conditioning.
• 2001: Nighthawk Black Pearl replaces Flamenco Black Pearl.
• 2001: Integra becomes a big screen star in the blockbuster action film The Fast and the Furious.
• 2022: A Phoenix Yellow 2000 Integra Type R tops all previous sale price records, selling for $112,112 at auction, more than 4.6 times the original MSRP of $24,350.

Fourth Generation RSX: 2002-2006

• 2002: RSX nameplate replaced Integra in the U.S. Offered as a 3-door hatchback, the fourth-gen featured an all-new chassis and a new 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (K20) with i-VTEC® with Variable Timing Control™ (VTC™) cam-phasing technology. Type S performance variant debuts, packing a 200 hp engine and 6-speed manual transmission.
• 2003: Acura Factory Performance package available through dealers adds body styling kit, sport suspension, 17-inch aluminum wheels and tires.
• 2004: Acura Factory Performance package renamed A-Spec®.
• 2005: Type S upgraded to 210 hp and 143 lb.-ft. Other updates include revised front and rear bumpers, headlights and taillights, decklid spoiler seats and new titanium interior trim. Suspension upgraded for improved handling. Larger master cylinder on Type S.
• 2006: Acura wins Manufacturers' Championship of the SCCA World Challenge Touring Car class with RSX built by RealTime Racing.

Fifth Generation Integra: 2023

• 2023: The new fifth-generation generation Integra is the first turbocharged Integra from the factory and the only 5-door liftback in its class. It debuts in fall of 2022 with a high-output 1.5-liter VTEC Turbo® engine (L15CA) and sport-tuned chassis.
• 2023: The 2023 Integra makes its race debut at the 100th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in the summer of 2022 driven by rookie Paul Hubers.
• 2023: The 2023 Acura Integra earns the prestigious 2023 North American Car of the Year award, recognized for its sporty design, engaging driving experience, versatile package and premium features.
• 2023: The 2024 Acura Integra Type S debuts as the most powerful Integra ever. A 2.0-liter turbocharged VTEC® engine (K20C1) with a Type S-specific exhaust system produces 320 horsepower (SAE net at 6,500 rpm). Integra Type S also features a smooth and precise six-speed manual transmission with a standard rev-match system and a limited-slip differential.

Integra Type S is substantially wider with wide body fenders, more aggressive front and rear fascias, a vented hood and lightweight 19-inch wheels. Michelin high-performance summer tires are standard.

An upgraded braking system with massive two-piece front rotors and Brembo® 4-piston calipers give the Integra Type S exceptional stopping performance. Four driving modes, including a Sport+ and an Individual mode, enable drivers to truly customize the driving experience.