The double overhead cam 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine powering the 2023 Acura Integra won a “Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems” award at WardsAuto
Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Award
The next-generation 2023 Integra completes Acura’s return to its Precision Crafted Performance roots by offering factory-turbocharging for the first time in its history. A VTEC®-enhanced engine with 200 horsepower and 192 lb.-ft. of torque is housed beneath its aluminum hood (SAE net). Peak torque, which provides a rapid punch off the line and out of tight turns, occurs between 1800 and 5000 rpm. The engine has the highest specific output in its competitive sector at 133.3 horsepower per liter.
The 2023 Integra, is the only 5-door liftback in the premium sport compact sector. It has brought back one of the brand’s most recognizable nameplates to the Acura portfolio. It offers a new generation of enthusiast drivers a premium, exhilarating driving experience. Since the all-new Acura Integra’s first customer deliveries on June 2, it has recorded three straight months of class-leading sales.
Overview of “The Wards 10 Best Engines Award”
Since 1994, powertrain teams have been honoured with the Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Award. They earned it for their capacity to crank out more power, greater torque, and better efficiency. The criteria used to determine the winners include horsepower, torque, NVH control, observed fuel economy, and new onboard technology.
Overview Acura
Acura is a well-known automaker that offers Precision Crafted Performance. It is dedicated to expressive style, high performance, and revolutionary engineering, all of which are based on a commitment to dependability and quality. Five unique models make up the current Acura lineup: the electrified NSX supercar, the TLX sports sedan, the RDX and MDX sport-utility vehicles, the next-generation Integra sport compact, and high-performance Type S variations. All Acura automobiles marketed in America are produced in the U.S. using domestic & globally sourced components.
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