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The new Acura Integra adds modern sports sedan credentials to the beloved namesake. Better yet, Honda announced that the new Acura Integra would boast a Type S model. The Type S promises to be more powerful and sharper than its 200-horsepower base model, but can it go toe-to-toe with other sports sedans? Moreover, can the new Integra Type S handle a larger, well-established sports sedan like the Kia Stinger?

How much HP will the new Integra have?

While the new Acura Integra is sharp, sporty, and packs an optional six-speed manual transmission, it’s not exactly fast. The sports sedan packs a 1.5L engine that produces 200 horsepower. In Car and Driver’s testing, the range-topping A-Spec with an automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT) hit 60 mph in 7.1 seconds. Moreover, the automatic-equipped 2023 Acura Integra A-Spec covered the quarter mile in around 15.5 seconds. 

The news doesn’t get much better for the three-pedal sports sedan; the manual model shaved just 0.1 seconds off its 60 mph sprint. Also, the manual A-Spec required 15.3 seconds to cross the line in the quarter mile. Still, the Acura didn’t intend for the Integra to win any drag races; the Acura model a focused sports sedan with adaptive dampers and a thoroughly appreciated manual transmission. However, the 2024 Acura Integra Type S will pack over 300 horsepower with its turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine to complement its sporty demeanor. 

How fast can Kia Stingers go?

Compared to the base model Acura, the Kia Stinger is a cruise missile. In MotorTrend’s testing, the entry-level Kia Stinger GT-Line hit 60 mph in 5.7 seconds on its way to a 14.1-second quarter mile. It’s no surprise, either; the GT-Line packs an extra 100 horsepower over the Integra. However, the Stinger and other sports sedans must contend with the upcoming Acura Integra Type S and its 300+ horsepower Civic Type R heart. 

Is Honda coming out with a new Integra?

The new Integra is entering its second year after the reboot. Unfortunately, for potential owners who want the more powerful Type S now, the 2023 Acura Integra won’t offer it in its lineup. Still, the 2024 Type S is on the way, and it promises to fight not just the Kia Stinger GT-Line, but perhaps even the twin-turbocharged GT2. 

The new Acura Integra Type S will be a handful with over 300 horsepower.
The new Integra Type S under camouflage | Honda

Moreover, the Type S will pack track-happy components like a limited-slip differential and six-speed manual transmission. Further indication of the Type S’ fun factor is its front-wheel-drive (FWD) platform in lieu of an AWD application. It’s unclear whether the new Integra will pack optional AWD in the future, but the 2023 Acura Integra goes without four-tire power. 

Is the Integra just a Civic?

Like the constant jesting of the Toyota GR Supra’s close relationship with the BMW Z4, the Type S shares DNA with the Honda Civic Type R. Both cars pack a Honda 2.0L four-cylinder engine and track-ready components. In fact, Car and Driver say the Type S will share the Type R’s limited-slip differential and transmission. While the Integra isn’t a Honda Civic Type R, it shares many sharp components with Honda’s hot hatch. 

The new Integra Type S is a serious sports sedan.
A new Acura Integra Type S | Honda

That’s not bad, though; the Type R can hit 60 mph in under 5.0 seconds. As a result, the manual-equipped Type S will likely outrun Kia Stinger GT-Line with ease and give the GT2 a run for its money. 

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Erik Sherman joined the MotorBiscuit team as an Autos Writer in 2022. An admitted petrolhead and an avid motorcyclist, Erik has owned everything from classic cars to motorcycles to modern driver’s cars. Erik also has extensive experience with military and emergency vehicles, ranging from ambulances and fire engines to MRAPs and M-ATVs. Erik is an eager car and motorcycle reviewer with experience covering everything from sports cars to pontoon boats and jet skis.

Erik holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations (IRG) from the University of Texas at Austin and has studied Chinese, Energy, and European Politics at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Erik’s background is unorthodox; he is a United States Marine Corps (USMC) combat veteran, water survival practitioner, and a former firefighter/EMT. Additionally, Erik is a regular volunteer and former instructor with the American Red Cross (ARC).