Honda Integra Type R DC2 JDM
The 1998 Honda Integra Type R DC2 represents the pinnacle of naturally aspirated front-wheel-drive performance. The hand-assembled B18C engine revs to 8,400 rpm and produces 200 hp with linear throttle response. Extensive weight reduction, stiffened chassis, and close-ratio gearing made it devastatingly fast on twisty roads. The JDM version produced 20 more horsepower than USDM models and featured factory championship white paint. Pristine examples now command six-figure prices.
JDM models with 200 hp are significantly more valuable than USDM 195 hp versions. Verify authenticity as clones exist. Check for accident damage as many were driven hard. Original championship white paint and unmolested condition command premium pricing. Theft recovery titles are common.
Each B18C engine was hand-assembled by a single technician at Honda's Suzuka plant. The car underwent extensive development at the Suzuka circuit and featured numerous weight-saving measures.