1997 Acura Integra Type R

The Integra Type R (“ITR,” to fans) was introduced with its own six-page brochure in 1997. The 195-hp VTEC four-cylinder featured a large-diameter throttle body and single-plane intake that helps contribute to its eye-popping high-rpm performance. The engine is essentially hand-built, with hand-polished intake ports, higher-lift cams, 12 percent lighter intake valves, 10.6:1 compression ratio pistons, a forged crank with eight counterweights, and an aluminum oil cooler.