It’s time to light 40 candles for Acura. Honda’s luxury brand launched in the United States on March 27, 1986, with the Legend and Integra. Instead of a cringeworthy “guess you’re old” card, Acura is celebrating the big 4-0 with a tribute to its first-ever race car.
Unveiled Friday on the brand’s official 40th birthday, the Acura Integra 40 Racer is a tribute to the Comptech number 48 car that won consecutive IMSA International Sedan Series manufacturers’ and drivers’ championships from 1987 to 1990. Built by Honda Racing Corporation, it will make its public debut at the Acura-sponsored Long Beach Grand Prix the weekend of April 19.
The Rio Red Metallic hatchback is powered by the period-correct D16A1 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, upgraded with a Monsoon ECU and coil-on-plug conversion, an …
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Author: Stephen Edelstein
