VTEC kicked in, yo.
The sound of a high-revving Honda engine is pretty much synonymous with the tuner scene. With impressive specific output and no shortage of aftermarket support, models like the Honda S2000 and Integra Type R were the go-to weapons of choice for many import enthusiasts in the early aughts. Now, we're taking it back to the classic days of VTEC fun with the following drag racing video.
Coming to us from the Hoonigan's "This vs. That" video series, these two rides are sure to reignite that old-school H-badge fire. Sure, in the modern horsepower golden age, four-figure output numbers are a dime a dozen. But these two cars aren’t about that. In fact, both contenders are running stock engines.
Let's start with the 2000 Acura Integra Type R. Behind that JDM front fascia is a naturally aspirated 1.8-liter four-cylinder B18, mounted in a transverse fashion and spinning the front tires with just under 200 horsepower through a five-speed manual transmission. This particular Integra Type R is a U.S.-spec model that belongs to KW Automotive, which built it as a SEMA booth car back in 2018. As such, it’s equipped with all kinds of tasty handling mods - like three-way adjustable KW Competition dampers, for example.
However, when it comes to drag racing, the competition looks to have this thing beat. In the other lane is a 2002 Honda S2000, which cradles the naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder F20C. Output from this bad boy is rated at 240 horsepower - not bad for an atmospheric 2.0-liter engine, whether your talking about then or now. This particular Honda S2000 belongs to Spoon Sports USA, and, like the Integra, comes equipped with all kinds of cool upgrades - none of which make it faster in the quarter mile. For example, check out the roof, which is made from a single hunk of billet aluminum and looks simply awesome. The story is, the part was created as a prototype that never made it to production, but either way, we can't help but ogle.
Here's the thing - both of these machines were designed to kill it on the road course, putting down fast laps with momentum, rather than power. As such, placing them side-by-side in a drag race is, well, a bit silly. But that’s just it - cars like the Honda S2000 and Integra Type R were designed for fun, and that’s exactly what you get, even in a straight line.
Watch the race below, complete with copious Fast & Furious references:
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