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Acura and Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US) will enter a new Acura Integra Type S DE5 in this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The Acura will be entered in the Time Attack 1 category…
Acura and Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US) will debut a new Acura Integra Type S DE5 at this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, competing in the Time Attack 1 category with driver Katherine Legge. The DE5 was developed by Acura’s North American racing arm from the production Acura Integra Type S premium sports compact, following a line of successful HRC-developed touring cars. The Integra Type S DE5 has already showcased its abilities with podium finishes in SRO Touring Car America series events. Acura’s commitment to Precision Crafted Performance is exemplified through motorsports, with the team aiming for their 14th consecutive year at Pikes Peak and a history of impressive results. Legge, a seasoned racer, will be adding Pikes Peak to her long list of achievements, joining the event with enthusiasm and respect for its storied legacy. The highly advanced Acura Integra Type S DE5 race car boasts a modified 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, a six-speed sequential transmission, and top-of-the-line suspension and brakes, all meticulously crafted using cutting-edge technologies at Honda’s North American facilities.
