The 2024 Acura Integra Type S will make its North American debut at the Rolex 24 race at Daytona International Speedway this weekend, albeit in prototype form. The model will serve as the lead vehicle at the start of the race, before being displayed in the paddock throughout the weekend.
Acura has been teasing us with the Integra Type S since December 2022 when it released the first bunch of photos showing a fully camouflaged prototype from different angles. The model that will hit the track in Daytona will retain the “Type S” themed camo, which thankfully can’t hide the details of the version-specific bodykit.
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The hotter Integra will feature a sportier front bumper, wide fender extensions, deeper side sills, a lip spoiler, and a large diffuser at the back housing triple exhaust pipes. Interestingly, the Acura won’t get the signature rear wing of the Honda Civic Type R sibling, going for a more subtle approach in terms of design.
Acura has been coy on details concerning the technical specifications of the Integra Type S which are expected to mirror the closely-related Honda Civic Type R. It has been confirmed that the performance-focused compact fastback will be fitted with a “high-revving” turbocharged 2.0-liter VTEC engine producing more than 300 hp. Power will be transmitted to the front axle exclusively through a six-speed manual gearbox, with the help of a limited-slip differential.
The company promised it will reveal more about the 2024 Integra Type S closer to its market launch which is scheduled for this summer. Besides the camouflaged prototype of the roadgoing model, the brand-new and electrified Acura ARX-06 Prototype GTP makes its racing debut this weekend, starting from pole position. Acura hopes to replicate last year’s 1-2 finish, racing with the #60 Meyer Shank Racing and the #10 Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti Autosport vehicles.
