Highlights
- Factory standard 215bhp Type R
- Low mileage Japanese import
- Very early 4th generation car
- Long MOT to August 2024
- Highly regarded Honda hot hatch
- C Pack
The Appeal
Not for Honda the simple route to building a hot hatch. Where other manufacturers beefed up the suspension and added more power, the Japanese firm went several steps further.
A strengthened chassis, reduced weight - even the glass was thinner - and new 2litre K20 215bhp engine delivered the Type 2, a high revving, viscerally exciting family car that wowed critics and buyers alike.
This is a very early 4th generation Type R from the first few months of production. Classically finished in Championship White with red Recaros - a factory-correct combination - this Japanese market car was imported here in late 2016. Low mileage and pleasingly factory standard it is a great and very usable example of arguably one of the most exciting sports cars of the last 25 years.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in Japan on 13th July 2001
- Four generation Type R production began on 13th April 2001 so this is a very early car
- Importation documents from November 2016
- First UK registered 2nd December 2016
- Four registered keepers since arriving in the UK
- Importation documents show 107,000kms on arrival in the UK
- Mileage authenticity certificate dated 21st November 2016
- Kenwood infotainment unit user guide
- Old MOTs to verify mileage
- Private registration not included
- Japanese service book and service stamps on vehicle
- MOT to 3rd August 2024 with 121,964 showing on test and small number of advisories
The Condition
- Factory Championship White paintwork with correct red Recaro front seats
- Well kept and factory standard car with no visible corrosion
- 17in double spoke five spoke white alloy wheels in good order
- Good underside with no structural advisories on last MOT
- Red Brembo calipers
- Standard Integra Type R interior with red Recaro cloth front seats with feels low seat bracket
- Front seats in good order showing light bolster wear
- Standard black fabric rear seats
- Type R floor mats showing some wear but otherwise presentable
- Standard interior with later Kenwood DAB touch screen stereo fitted
- Aluminium pedals
- Space saver spare wheel
Mugen parts fitted:
- Mugen twin loop exhaust
- Mugen air intake
- Mugen strut braces
- Mugen braided brake lines
- Mugen suspension struts with spoon springs
The Mechanics
- 1,998cc VTEC DOHC 4cyl engine developing 215bhp
- 6spd manual gearbox
- Limited Slip Differential
- Type R stiffer springs and shock absorbers
- We have no reports of mechanical issues
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