Type-r questions
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Yes like 300 hundred, exact number dont know but no more than 500 all Championship White:naughty:
dcchampwhite
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wow i've never seen a four door type-r before96 spec R :twisted:
dcchampwhite
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HISTORY ON THE TYPE-R
Limited Edition, definitely the most notable feature of this car. If you read the Engine section, you know that cars like these aren't thrown in and out of assembly lines. Only 750 were imported to North America (U.S. and Canada) for the 1997 model year. The only available color for the Type R was Championship White. This color was originally made exclusively for Honda's Formula One race cars and was applied to the Type R to commemorate Honda's true racing heritage.
Because of such high demand and the long waiting lists which had accumulated at Acura dealers across the continent, Acura decided in 1998 to import 1500 Type R's to North America in hopes that all the serious enthusiasts would be able to get their hands on the Type R they missed out on in the previous year. The Type R followed the exterior front and rear bumper facelift of the rest of the Integras during this year.
In 1999, Acura wanted to establish a more upscale image in the U.S. and the lack of luxury features in the Type R wasn't going to help. The Type R was not imported into the U.S. and only 500 were sent to Canada. This is explained further in the Model History part of the FAQ.
In 2000, Acura made up for their mistake for not sending any Type R's to the U.S. in 1999 by importing 2000 Type R's that year into North America. Acura had also decided on some wild changes to the Type R to commemorate it's return as now it was offered in two colors, Phoenix Yellow and Flamenco Black Pearl. The previously painted white alloy wheels were now given a gunmetal finish for a sportier look and to better match the new color selection. Inside, air conditioning was now given to the Type R as a standard feature instead of an option. It had been taken off in the previous years in order to save weight. However, even performance enthusiasts argued that for a $25,000 car, A/C should be standard. An exclusive titanium finished aluminum shift knob replaced the leather-wrapped shift knob which had then become standard on all Integra models.
In 2001, Nighthawk Black Pearl replaced Flamenco Black Pearl on all Hondas/Acuras and the Type R was no exception. The color section for the Type R was now Phoenix Yellow and Nighthawk Black Pearl. There were no further changes in model year 2001 except for the infamous Type R exclusive floormats becoming standard as Acura decided to make floormats standard on all Acuras in 2001.
In order to signify the Type R's individuality, both the interior and exterior were given exclusive attention to detail, style, and performance.
Limited Edition, definitely the most notable feature of this car. If you read the Engine section, you know that cars like these aren't thrown in and out of assembly lines. Only 750 were imported to North America (U.S. and Canada) for the 1997 model year. The only available color for the Type R was Championship White. This color was originally made exclusively for Honda's Formula One race cars and was applied to the Type R to commemorate Honda's true racing heritage.
Because of such high demand and the long waiting lists which had accumulated at Acura dealers across the continent, Acura decided in 1998 to import 1500 Type R's to North America in hopes that all the serious enthusiasts would be able to get their hands on the Type R they missed out on in the previous year. The Type R followed the exterior front and rear bumper facelift of the rest of the Integras during this year.
In 1999, Acura wanted to establish a more upscale image in the U.S. and the lack of luxury features in the Type R wasn't going to help. The Type R was not imported into the U.S. and only 500 were sent to Canada. This is explained further in the Model History part of the FAQ.
In 2000, Acura made up for their mistake for not sending any Type R's to the U.S. in 1999 by importing 2000 Type R's that year into North America. Acura had also decided on some wild changes to the Type R to commemorate it's return as now it was offered in two colors, Phoenix Yellow and Flamenco Black Pearl. The previously painted white alloy wheels were now given a gunmetal finish for a sportier look and to better match the new color selection. Inside, air conditioning was now given to the Type R as a standard feature instead of an option. It had been taken off in the previous years in order to save weight. However, even performance enthusiasts argued that for a $25,000 car, A/C should be standard. An exclusive titanium finished aluminum shift knob replaced the leather-wrapped shift knob which had then become standard on all Integra models.
In 2001, Nighthawk Black Pearl replaced Flamenco Black Pearl on all Hondas/Acuras and the Type R was no exception. The color section for the Type R was now Phoenix Yellow and Nighthawk Black Pearl. There were no further changes in model year 2001 except for the infamous Type R exclusive floormats becoming standard as Acura decided to make floormats standard on all Acuras in 2001.
In order to signify the Type R's individuality, both the interior and exterior were given exclusive attention to detail, style, and performance.
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dcchampwhite
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750 were made in championship white in 1997