So it makes sense that the genesis of over-achieving front-wheel-drive sport compacts is the iconic Acura Integra “DC2” Type R. And there’s a mint 2000 model year example in Phoenix Yellow for sale ...

Honda itself was making moves on the enthusiast market however, with the DC2 Integra Type R finally hitting the UK the year before, the NSX still on sale, and high-revving VTEC versions of the ...

That’s all the more frustrating because we know that when it really tries Honda can get the job done – the DC2 Integra Type-R and the Japanese-market four-door Civic Type-R are proof of that.