The 2000 Acura Integra uses a 1.8-liter inline-four engine, with the exact variant depending on the trim.
In North American markets, the 2000 Integra lineup offered several 1.8-liter options. The base LS/GS models used a non-VTEC 1.8-liter engine, while higher-performance trims used a VTEC-equipped version of the same displacement. A limited Integra Type R version employed a more highly tuned 1.8-liter VTEC engine. horsepower and torque varied by trim and market.
Engine options by trim
The following summarizes the engines used across the 2000 Integra trims.
- Base LS/GS: 1.8L inline-four, non-VTEC (B18B1), approximately 142 hp and about 127 lb-ft of torque.
- GS-R: 1.8L inline-four, DOHC VTEC (B18C1), around 170 hp with torque near 125–128 lb-ft.
- Integra Type R (limited markets): 1.8L inline-four, DOHC VTEC (B18C5), roughly 195 hp with torque around 130 lb-ft.
In short, the 2000 Integra’s engine was centered on a 1.8-liter four-cylinder family, with non-VTEC and VTEC variants used to differentiate base/GS models from the performance-focused GS-R and Type R versions.
Markets and trims
United States
In the U.S., the 2000 Integra was primarily available in LS, GS, and GS-R trims, with the Type R offered only in very limited/market-specific cases. The LS/GS used the 1.8L non-VTEC engine, and the GS-R used the 1.8L DOHC VTEC engine.
Japan and other markets
In Japan and select international markets, the 2000 Integra lineup included the high-performance Type R with the 1.8L DOHC VTEC engine (B18C5), delivering higher output than the standard GS-R version.
Summary
The 2000 Acura Integra is built around a 1.8-liter inline-four engine family, with non-VTEC variants in base/GS models and VTEC variants in the GS-R and Type R. Availability and horsepower varied by trim and market, reflecting the model’s balance between everyday usability and high-performance appeal.