2001 Honda Integra Type R review from Australia and New Zealand

Nothing.

Stunning handling, roadholding, brakes, gearchange. Steering is telepathic. Licence-threatening as you feel at one with the car - pretty confidence inspiring.

I saw a Type-R all over the back of an Audi S3 recently and a fair 0-60 time is probably around 6.2-6.4 seconds if you rev the car to 9300rpm.

Performance is amazing above 6000 rpm, but can be caught out below this if you are in the wrong gear. Lack of torque is the problem here.

Essentially, you need to thrash the car to obtain the best performance. For this reason, driving can be very frustrating in town (this car is also difficult to drive smoothly at low speeds).

Needing to thrash the car is fine if you are a boy racer, but if you're not, it can be embarrassing. Don't kid yourself that the engine sounds like an F1 car at high revs - it doesn't.

In summary, one of the best cars ever if you are in the UK on a nice B-road, or at a track day. Does have road presence because of its reputation, although if you look at the car from some angles you can clearly see Accord-like styling cues. Not recommended if you live in a country of straight roads and traffic lights however.