Overview
- Acura and Honda Racing Corporation unveiled a one-off first‑gen Integra tribute to the Comptech No. 48 car that won IMSA sedan titles from 1987 to 1990.
- This Integra 40 Racer will be shown to fans at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 17–19, marking its first public appearance.
- The period-correct D16A1 1.6‑liter engine was rebuilt and fitted with a Monsoon ECU, coil‑on‑plug ignition, a 4‑2‑1 stainless header, and a custom Borla exhaust, driving a five‑speed manual and a Torsen limited‑slip differential.
- Race hardware includes a custom roll cage, OMP seats with six‑point harnesses, Tein coilovers, an adjustable panhard rod, manual steering and brakes, stainless brake lines with Carbotech pads, and 14‑inch Mugen wheels on Yokohama Advan A050 tires.
- The tribute spotlights Acura’s origin story as the first Japanese premium brand in the U.S. in 1986 and comes as coverage notes recent pauses in future Acura models, including EV plans and RDX production.