Acura Builds Itself A 40th Birthday Present To Celebrate Its IMSA-Winning Heritage

Key Points:

• Acura celebrates its 40th anniversary in the U.S. market on March 27, marking four decades since Honda introduced its luxury brand with the Legend and Integra models in 1986.
• To commemorate the milestone, Acura has recreated its first race car, the number 48 Comptech Integra, a back-to-back IMSA International Sedan series winner in 1987 and 1988, now called the Acura Integra 40 Racer.
• The Integra 40 Racer will debut at the 51st Acura Grand Prix in Long Beach, California, featuring a rebuilt original engine and transmission with modern enhancements like coil-on-plug ignition, upgraded suspension, and racing safety equipment.
• The original Integra was a refined, performance-focused evolution of the Honda Civic, combining driving enjoyment, affordability, and practicality, while the 40 Racer is a stripped-down, race-ready version emphasizing performance and period-correct design.
• Acura aims to honor its heritage while pushing forward with innovation and a commitment to its Precision Crafted Performance brand DNA, as highlighted by Mike Langel, Acura’s assistant vice president of sales.