The 2024 Acura Integra Sort S is precisely what we imagined it may be. Acura took all of the Civic Sort R go-fast elements and shoved them into the Integra, however then added luxuries the Sort R is lacking and fettled with just a few 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 guide transmission (no auto out there) and sends its energy by the entrance wheels by way of 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 it’s best to count on little to no torque steer from the Integra.
After all, all that further energy meant Acura wanted way more cooling functionality, main them to design a way more aggressive and air-hungry entrance finish for the Integra. In truth, 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 regular Integra, Acura says. Look to the edges, 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 time tires that wrap round 19-inch wheels — the Sort S is 2.8 inches wider than a regular Integra. For these questioning, sure, it’s the identical tire package deal as you’ll discover on a Sort R. Out again, you’ll discover substantial diffusers flanking a brand new triple-tipped center-mounted exhaust. Stated exhaust is much less restrictive than the Sort R, options an energetic 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 automotive delivers “final avenue efficiency” quite a few occasions in its press launch, suggesting that the Integra is ready 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 necessary bits with the Sort R to make it carry out, all the pieces all the way down to the large 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 customary. 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 telephone charger alongside quite a few USB shops. It additionally comes with the complete suite of AcuraWatch driver help applied sciences as customary gear, which incorporates niceties like adaptive cruise management, lane-centering, blind-spot monitoring and way more.
Sort S additions to the inside over a regular Integra embody firmer seat bolsters, a darkish anodized shift knob and Sort S logos on the wheel, shifter and headrests. You possibly can choose between pink, 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 shall be out there, too, and the Tiger Eye Pearl gold paint you see depicted in among the pictures would be the one coloration unique to the Sort S. You’ll be capable of additional jazz up the outside with out there 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 inbuilt Marysville, Ohio, on the identical line because the common Integra. Acura is at present focusing on June this 12 months as an official on-sale date.
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