Some moments in motorsport stick with you, and riding shotgun with Dai Yoshihara at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Press Day is one of them. Behind the wheel of the Acura Integra 40 Racer, Dai showed exactly what makes this car special.
From the passenger seat, everything feels raw and connected – every turn sharper, every brake input immediate. There’s no filtering here.
As Dai told us, the lightweight setup paired with Yokohama semi-slick tires makes it feel even quicker than modern Integras. And on track, you believe it.
Acura Integra 40 Racer Specs
Built to celebrate 40 years of Acura performance , the Integra 40 Racer blends heritage with track-focused upgrades:
- Engine & drivetrain: Rebuilt D16A1, 5-speed manual, Monsoon ECU, coil-on-plug conversion
- Performance upgrades: 4-2-1 header, Borla exhaust, limited-slip differential
- Chassis setup: Tein coilovers, manual steering and brakes for pure feedback
- Braking: Carbotech pads, stainless lines
- Wheels & tires: Mugen wheels with Yokohama ADVAN A050 semi-slicks
- Interior: Roll cage, OMP racing seats, 6-point harnesses
Why It Stands Out
The Integra 40 Racer proves that lightweight performance still wins. It’s simple, direct, and engaging in a way modern cars rarely are.
And that’s what makes it unforgettable.
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