While big-ticket debut has , enthusiasts are getting a pleasant surprise in the form of the Type S HRC Prototype. Short for " Racing Corporation," HRC is a byproduct of the company's factory racing efforts, and it wants to offer some of the fruits of those efforts to Integra owners. This may look like a mere dress-up package, but don't be fooled.
There's more to this prototype than meets the eye. "Everything is functional," HRC Senior VP Jon Ikeda says. "If it doesn't add performance, it isn't on the car.
" Bold words. Let's break it down, shall we? Acura says the HRC prototype touches on "all elements of the driving experience." They also placed an emphasis on weight reduction.
In case you hadn't noticed, there's no back seat. Acura also strategically replaced several interior pieces with . If you really want to save every pound possible, the HRC package offers what Acura describes (curiously, for a "prototype" that can't be ordered) an "optional" air conditioning delete package.
Whenever we point out how faithfully Honda and Acura translate their prototypes to production, think back to this moment. The runway has already been cleared. That said, deleting air conditioning seems decidedly less-than-luxurious, but then your author has been known to use his heated steering wheel during early morning track sessions.
But I digress. Let's get back to the go-fast bits, of which there are several. when Acura said "all elements" of the experience had been touched, they clarified by sp.