For 2027 Acura will celebrate the original Integra Type R’s 30th anniversary with a special edition car. The 2027 Acura Integra Type S Heritage Edition pays homage to the game-changing DC2 by sharing what may be its most distinctive color, now called Blazing Phoenix Yellow, though technically all 1997-98 DC2 Integra Type R models were painted in Championship White. Phoenix Yellow didn’t arrive until the 2000-01 Integra Type R.
Inside, the centerpiece is a titanium shift knob for the 6-speed manual reminiscent of essential tuner mods from Honda’s golden era. To be clear, the DC2 Type R never came with a titanium shift knob. That was reserved for the EK9 Civic Type R, or the Mugen accessory catalog.
The Heritage Edition can also be differentiated from standard Type S Integras by its copper-finish wheels and black Type S badges. There’s no mechanical upgrades to speak of; the Heritage Edition still produces the Type S’s impressive 320 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. However, all 2027 Integra Type S sedans receive some minor cosmetic upgrades, including yellow brake calipers, along with features like driver’s memory seat, side mirror reverse tilt-down, and memory brake hold.
Acura will build onliy 700 Integra Type S Heritage Editions for the US market. It hits showrooms in December 2026.
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