Honda Integra Type-R DC2 (Korei Exclusive Metaillic Pink) (SP-ESP01)

SP-ESP01 is a model of an Honda Integra Type R (DC2) painted in pink chrome, modified with a carbon fiber hood, and decals. It is not clear if there is a real counterpart to this model.

The third generation Honda Integra was produced from 1993 to 2001, with the Type R being introduced in 1995 (with a facelift in 1998) in both 2 door (DC2) and 4 door (DB8) versions. The Integra was sold under the Acura brand in the US. Non-Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) models, came with a pair of round headlights on each side (4 total), while the JDM Integra had a single, more square looking, headlight on each side. The Integra Type R had a more powerful engine than regular Integras: a 1.8 liter, petrol, inline 4, producing between 187hp and 197hp. In addition it had upgraded suspension, weight reduction, a close ratio gearbox, strengthened chassis and other improvements. These made the Type R earn a reputation for its handling capabilities, with some considering it the best handling front wheel drive car.

It is not clear if Era Car modeled the pre-facelift version, or the post-facelift version. On the one hand the rear bumper seems to be the post-facelift version, but on the other the wheels modeled are the 15 inch 8 spoke JDM design of the pre-facelift version. Adding to the confusion, the 16 inch 10 spoke design of the post facelift version is featured on the image in the front of the box. The one thing that is clear is that the model has the JDM front end, as the headlights mistake no one.

This model has quite a few remarkable details that are worth mentioning: the red Honda emblem on the front and back that distinguish type R's from regular Hondas, the disc brakes that can be seen through the wheels, the rear window defroster lines, and the side blinkers lights. On the interior the iconic red seats can be visible with the brand "`RECARO`" inscribed on them, as well as a small Honda logo on the steering wheel. The engine bay features the Type R red rocker cover. In addition the model has inserted headlights and rear lights, painted muffler on the underside, and a hood finished in (modeled) carbon fiber. But perhaps the most striking feature is its color: chrome pink, which is contrasted by the black spoiler, black side mirrors, and authentic 15 inch 8 spoke black wheels. The model is adorned with "`HONDA`" decals below each headlight, as well as a big "`INTEGRA TYPE R`" decal in the door and rear quarter panel on both sides.

This car was made as a special collaboration with Korei, a company from Singapore that customizes diecast and organizes diecast conventions. As a result the model has the Korei logo on both licence plates, in the front and back of the box, and the Korei brand on its name. Being a Special line model, it has a custom art box, with black and pink being predominantly featured, and the top having a fading carbon fiber pattern - all elements that can be observer in the model. Curiously the e-mail address on the back of the box, that usually directs to Era Car customer service, has been replaced with the Korei contact. Lastly, this model does not have a barcode, and its SKU does not follow a traditional pattern, indicating this collaboration to be even more unique than other Special line collaborations.

A small quirk of this model is the misspelling of the word metallic in the name on the front and sides of the box as "`METAILLIC`".

It is not clear if there is a real counterpart to the model, since no evidence of it was found on the internet.

In the table below you can see the dimensions of the model. Consider some margin of error, given how small the units are, and the difficulty of capturing accurate measurements without damaging the model.

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