2001 Acura Integra

Refinement, price and performance can hardly be combined but Honda successfully found a way to mix these three attributes in their line up of Acura Integra. The 2001 Integra family is made up of four coupes and three sedans in various trim levels. The coupes line up comprises the LS, GS the high-performance GS-R and the Type R while the sedans are composed of LS, GS and GS-R.

Fully packed with standard amenities, the LS and GS utilize the same 1.8-liter dual overhead-cam 16-valve four-cylinder engine that puts out 140 horsepower. This engine is offered with a choice of five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. The GS coupe and sedan added leather upholstery and a spoiler for the coupe. The GS sedan receives special console, armrest and interior woodgrain for the four-door.

The more powerful GSR-R models gain a 170-horsepower VTEC version of that same engine attached to a close-ratio five-speed manual gearbox. Being a race-ready machine, the Type R removes weight-adding luxuries like cruise control and power moonroof to give way to the 195-horsepower engine aimed to rev more than 8,000 rpm together with larger brakes, high-performance tires, and its exceptional close gearbox ratios and a torque-sensing helical limited-slip differential.

Getting inside, the seats are moderately firm with above average lateral support, nicely adjustable and notable for giving long distance comfort. For 2001, Acura sedan comes with a standard emergency trunk opener and all models possess carpeted floor mats. Like any other Honda and Acura vehicles, the Integra is outfitted with Honda's control arm suspension system with common spring and damping rates right across the board. Integra yield a comfortable ride quality and quick and precise handling responses.

The hottest in this class is the Type R. It is Acura Integra's quickest, best-handling-and loudest version of low-priced model in Acura's line of near-luxury and luxury vehicles. The R is offered with deep, racing-style bucket seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, analog instrumentation, and a special ignition key.