THE NEW ACURA RSX named Honda Integra Type-R in Europe gets 5 out of 5 in one of its first test, published today at sportscartesting.com. American Editor Harvey Schwartz has done the First Drive test of a blue, 16in version of the fast front-wheel drive coupe. He just admires the high-revving engine and handling of the light coupe – and he concludes:

“The all new, 2002 Acura RSX Type S is the new class leader, ahead of Toyota and Mitsubishi, in the compact sporty coupe segment with sleeker and bolder looks, a more powerful, race derived 2.0liter 4-cylinder engine!”

FACTS
· New Acura RSX – same car as Integra Type-R in Europe
· Front-wheel thrill
· 4 cyl. inline
· 200 bhp at 7400 rpm
· 16 in wheels – or 17 as option
· 5 out of 5 five in sportscartesting.com First Drive test

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Harvey Schwartz behind the wheel of the Acura test car – 17in wheels are option – high-revving engine