NORTH SHORE

FIRST Introduce in 1997, the Acura Integra Type R rolls into
2000 with two new exterior colours (yellow and biack) and new
standard air conditioning. it's stiff race-car iike suspension,
high-revving VTEC engine, and big brakes give It the personali-
ty of a street-legai race-car. Test drive the Integra Type R at

Burrard Acura, 2222 Burrard, Vancouver.

THE Acura Integra

e Ris not for
everybody. In fact, it’s
a car designed for a
relatively small seg-
ment of the car-buying
populati car enthu-
siasts looking for race-
car like handling and
performance.

phote Acura

Based on the current generation Integra coupe/hatch-
back, the Type R was first introduced in 1997. It ditfers from
other Integra’s primarily in its powertrain, suspension, brakes
and steering, although there are some comfort and cosmetic
differences as well.

The Type R can be distinguished from other Integras by
its front chin spoiler, large wing-type rear spoiler, body-
coloured side sills, special alloy wheels, “Type R” graphics,
and lower ride height.

Inside, there are unique Type R features such as sport
seats, aluminum shifter knob, serial-number plate affixed to
the centre console, and carbon fibre-like instrumentation

NEWS AUTOMOTIVE

R’s combination of quick steering, - quick shifter, rev-happy
engine, superb brakes, and race-car-like suspension make tt a blast to drive.
Ie’s about as close as you'll get to a race-car for the street for under $35,000.”

design with special amber illumination.

Upgrades for the 2000 model year are relatively minor,
the most important of which is new standard air conditioning
(previously not available) and two new exterior colours,
Phoenix Yellow and Flamenco Pearl Black which replace the
Championship White colour.

In addition, the 2000 Type R has a new ignition immebi-
lizer, 160,000 km spark plugs, and an on-board vapour
recovery system to reduce emissions.

Sze Small page 37

JUST NOT ALL IN THE SAME CAR.

2600 VOLVO S80.
3.9% LEASE/FINARCE RATE,
ONLY UNTIL APRIL 30.

Volvo of North Vancouver
Sales & Leasing Service & Parts

710 Marine Drive 108 Bowser Avenue
(604) 986-9889 (604) S86-6E69

D10969