How do I know if I have DC5 Type R?
The DC5 Type R Integra came with side stickers. If these are not there it may be due to the fact that the car has been resprayed or the body panels have been replaced.
What does DC5 stand for?
DC5
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| DC5 | Dave Clark Five |
What is a DC5 RSX?
The Honda Integra DC5 (Japanese: ホンダ インテグラ DC5) is a Japanese performance sports car, which was also known as the Acura RSX in North America. It is available in base and “Type-S” models in North America, and a “Integra iS / Integra Type S” and “Type R” version sold in Japan and Oceania.
What does the R in Type R mean?
Racing
More on the way! “R” stands for “Racing”, but it could also stand for “Rare”. The stunning, high-performance Honda Civic Type R is always in high-demand, so Honda San Carlos feels very fortunate to regularly have one or two of these exceptional vehicles available for our customers.
What is a DC2 Integra?
The Honda Integra Type R DC2 was introduced into the Japanese domestic market in 1995. Honda equipped the Type R with a 1.8-litre DOHC VTEC in-line 4-cylinder (B18C) engine. For the JDM market, the engine produced an impressive 200 hp at 8,000 rpm, while the US model produced around 195 hp at 8,000 rpm.
What is the difference between a DC2 and a DC5?
“DC5s are very difficult to set up handling-wise compared with the DC2. Part of the fault being the front-end suspension design. For example, once the vehicle is lowered, the front wheels will toe in and the steering angle and everything is all wrong, and it can’t be fixed by alignment. On the other hand DC2s are a lot easier to set up.
Should I buy a Honda DC5 or a DC2?
Creature comforts have improved a great deal in the DC5 and both safety and road noise are areas that Honda improved upon. Drive the DC2 home from the racetrack and you’ll know all about it. The DC5, though, with a sixth gear to drop highway RPM, and a much quieter and more comfortable interior, is a much nicer place to be.
How does the K20A compare to the DC2 Type R?
When you compare this to the DC2 Type R’s B18CR engine, which produces 147kW at 8000rpm and 185Nm of torque, it seems like an easy win. Throw into the mix the fact that when strapped to a dyno, the K20A will pull in the mid-130kW range, which compares with a B18CR engine with intake, headers, and an exhaust.
Is the Ford DC5 a competitive car?
When you look at the DC5 on paper, it looks competitive. The K20A red top engine is good for 162kW (216hp) at 8000rpm and produces 206Nm of torque at 7000rpm. When you compare this to the DC2 Type R’s B18CR engine, which produces 147kW at 8000rpm and 185Nm of torque, it seems like an easy win.