Acura is marking 40 years in the U.S. by recreating its original No. 48 Comptech Integra race car as the Acura Integra 40 Racer, which will debut at the 51st Acura Grand Prix in Long Beach next month.
Mike Langel, Acura's assistant vice president of sales, said the celebration honors the brand's history while looking to a future defined by innovation, customer commitment and Precision Crafted Performance. The Integra 40 Racer retains its original engine and transmission, rebuilt, and receives modern updates.
The restored D16A1 1.6‑liter four‑cylinder—originally rated at 113 horsepower—features a coil-on-plug conversion, stainless 4-2-1 long‑tube headers, a Monsoon ECU, a Torsen-type limited-slip differential and a custom Borla exhaust. Other upgrades include coilover suspension, a manual brake conversion with performance pads and braided lines, lightweight wheels with semi‑slick tires, a stripped interior with roll cage and OMP racing seats, while the original dashboard remains; the car is painted Rio Red Metallic.
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