The turbo 1.5-liter engine is more powerful than the specifications sheet suggests when you consider drivetrain loss.
You may be familiar with the way German brands often underrate their engines. Acura was caught lying in the best possible way. The luxury division at Honda has rated the highly-anticipated Integra revival at 200 horsepower, 192 pound-feet (260 Newton meters) of torque. The numbers refer to the output of the turbocharged 1.5-liter engine at crank.
AHC Garage wanted those numbers to be put to the test so they strapped on a brand new 2023 Acura Integra ASpec Technology Package with the 6-speed manual gearbox to the dyno. The sporty liftback achieved 199 horsepower in the third dyno pull, which was almost identical to what is stated in the specifications sheet. The power generated during the dyno test was at the wheels. This means that the four-pot should produce approximately 220 horsepower at the crank.
The L-series engine produced 200 lb-ft (271Nm) of torque at the wheels, which was the highest result in terms of torque. This is a significant increase from the Acura engine. There are always improvements to be made, especially as enthusiasts believe the Integra should have more power than the Civic si. This issue will be addressed by a Type S or Type R, but it remains to be determined.
In the ideal scenario, the Civic Type R will produce an identical Integra. However, for now, the base model should have just over 200 horsepower. The 2023 Acura Integra A Spec Tech Package is a strong package that offers a solid alternative to BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe with front-wheel drive 228i. It retails at $36,895 MSRP.
For those who need a refresher, a Honda-badged Integra is available in China. It’s basically a Civic sedan with minor styling changes relative to the global model.