2001.07 : Honda announced the release of the Integra type-R in Japan on July 2. The type-R is a limited edition model aimed purely at the most serious street racers. The special colour of the championship white with the red emblem comes from 1965 when HONDA won the F-1 for the first time. The DC5 Integra type-R is powered by the K20A 2.0-litre DOHC i-VTEC engine with 220 horsepower and adopts a new 6-speed manual transmission. The suspension adopts a newly developed toe control link front strut suspension and reactive-link double wishbone rear suspension. The Integra type R is also equipped with RECARO front bucket seats, a leather wrapped MOMO steering wheel, aluminum pedals, an aluminum shift knob, an aluminum side brake knob, exclusive aero parts, BREMBO front brakes, and aluminum 4pod calipers.

2003.09 : The Integra type-R is equipped with keyless entry system with answer back and coloured washer nozzle.
 

2004.09 : There were some minor changes. Suspension performance has been improved. A mild facelift for the Integra type R includes new front headlgiht and taillight design, new front and rear bumpers, and side garnishes. The immobilizer and security alarm add.