The Honda Integra Type R DC2 (1995–2001) is the greatest front-wheel drive sports car ever built. That is not hyperbole — the DC2 Type R holds lap records at circuits worldwide against cars costing three times as much. Powered by the legendary B18C Spec R engine (200 hp from 1.8L N/A), the DC2 Type R embodies Honda's purist performance philosophy: lightweight, high-revving, and surgically precise.

Honda Integra Type R DC2 Specifications

• Production Years: 1995–2001
• Engine: B18C Spec R (1.8L DOHC VTEC) — 200 hp @ 8,000 RPM (JDM)
• Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive
• Weight: ~1,100 kg (one of the lightest Honda sports cars)
• Transmission: 6-speed manual (close-ratio Type R box)
• LSD: Helical LSD (standard on Type R)
• Notable: Red interior, Recaro seats, 6-speed gearbox — standard from factory

Why the DC2 Type R Is a Masterpiece

Honda engineers reduced weight ruthlessly: thinner glass, thinner carpet, deleted sound deadening. They then stiffened the body, fitted Recaro bucket seats, added a helical LSD, and tuned the B18C to produce 200 hp naturally aspirated. The result is a car that can be driven at 100% on a track without electronic aids — and it rewards the driver for every improvement in skill.

Top Honda Integra DC2 Type R Performance Parts

1. Engine — B18C Build & N/A Upgrades

The B18C Type R is already near the limit of N/A tuning. For more power:

• Toda Racing high-lift camshafts (+15 hp)
• Skunk2 Pro intake manifold
• AEM cold air intake
• Mugen exhaust manifold + 2.5-inch cat-back
• Port & polish head (Toda Racing or Type R Garage)
• Jun Auto or Toda Racing 87mm big bore kit (B20 stroker)

2. Turbo Build — B18C Turbo Kit

A turbocharged B18C makes 300–400+ hp in a 1,100 kg car — the power-to-weight ratio is astonishing. Key parts: Greddy turbo kit or custom manifold, 550cc injectors, Hondata S300 ECU, Tial BOV, and Mishimoto intercooler.

3. Suspension — Ohlins / Tein

• Tein Mono Flex coilovers (best for DC2)
• BC Racing BR coilovers
• Cusco front strut brace
• SPC camber kit (front)
• Skunk2 Pro series rear lower control arm
• Whiteline front sway bar upgrade

4. Brakes — Endless / Project Mu

The DC2 Type R's factory Brembo-spec brakes are good, but track use demands more: Endless ME22 or CC-Rg pads, Project Mu slotted rotors, Goodridge braided lines, and Motul RBF600 brake fluid.

5. Genuine Honda Type R Parts — Preservation

DC2 Type R values are climbing fast — keeping the car OEM is critical:

• Genuine Honda B18C valve cover gasket set
• OEM Honda timing belt + tensioner kit
• Genuine Honda LSD service kit
• OEM Honda Type R Recaro seat rails
• Genuine Honda DC2 weatherstripping kit

DC2 vs EK9 Civic Type R — Which to Choose?

The DC2 is heavier but has more power, a longer wheelbase for stability, and a proper 6-speed gearbox. The EK9 is lighter, more nimble, but with less power (185 hp). For track use, DC2 is typically faster. For pure driving feel, the EK9 is more communicative.

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