after the demise of my classic integra DC2R, a friend has been kind enough to loan me the DC2's more 'sedate' brother, the DB8 4-dr Type R. like my earlier ride, this is a 98spec car, but offers so much more versatility with the additional 2 rear doors.
frameless windows (not just a Subaru trademark) score big points with me, and the engine has recorded only a mere 70,000km. one lady owner previously, totally un-modded! all that's been added is a fruity and bassy mugen twin loop silencer exhaust system and Varis carbon fibre bonnet from my old car. and that's all it needs. really!
the only bugbear are the 'blue' rear seats thanks to constant sun exposure over the years, resulting in the black 'suede' seats fading to the current kinky indigo hue. it does make me miss my car even more though!
the best part, compared to the sportier dc2R coupe-hatchback, the db8 looks normal enough to really shock people when it hits 'tec, especially through the bukit timah tunnel. and to answer all the usual barrage of questions: Yes it's a 'real' type R, Yes the Recaro seats are standard, Yes it revs to kingdom come and Yes that's 10,000rpm on the counter!
and bizarrely enough, considering how rare the db8 is on our roads, a visit to our favourite char siew joint in stirling road threw these TWO other db8s up, parked practically alongside one another.
Fast Facts: Honda Integra '98Spec Type R (DB8)
Engine: 1797cc (B18C)
Max. power: 200bhp at 8000rpm
Max. torque: 186Nm at 6200rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manual
LxBxH: 4525 x 1695 x 1365 mm
wheelbase: 2620mm
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