Electrifying Rally Action: Debut of the HART Rally Acura Integra!

Thomas Wachsmuth 12 October 2023 -> Cars from AZ, Acura, News vehicles

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The Lake Superior Performance Rally (LSPR) has a long tradition as a season-ending event for professional stage rally organizations in the USA. And this year she will witness a new introduction: The HART Rally Acura Integra is making its debut. The vehicle, built by the employees of Honda Auto Development Center in Raymond, Ohio, is not only intended to deliver on the rally tracks, but also to expand the team's manufacturing and design skills. The HART Rally Integra was specially designed for the American Rally Association (ARA) Limited 2WD Category developed. Vehicles in the group remain largely in stock condition, with the main changes being safety-related upgrades such as cages, Brakes and Suspension lie.

HART Rally Acura Integra

Although no specific details about the conversion are known, the car appears to be a normal Integra and not the more powerful one Type S-Variant. This means that the engine is probably the 1,5-liter four-cylinder turbo with approximately 200 PS is. Unfortunately there are no interior pictures at the moment, but it will probably be a manual switch (six-speed gearbox). Next to Roof cap, foiling, additional lights and off-road wheels There are only a few external differences from the series. According to the HART's Instagram page The project was used to introduce members to new manufacturing techniques, such as seam welding and construction roll cages .

It starts tomorrow and the day after

The LSPR, which moves to Marquette, Michigan this year, is the 8th and final round of the ARA National Championship Series and will take place from tomorrow through the day after tomorrow (October 13th and 14th). The 2023 Acura Integra is listed on the LSPR entry list, with Chris Sladek and John Sharps as a driver/co-driver team. With the HART Rally Integra, a new, exciting vehicle is coming to the rally stage and we are excited about the performance and future development of the team and the Acura in the world of rally sport.