All About the 1995 Acura Integra Special Edition

The Special Edition Integra blends the LS trim’s performance with luxurious cosmetic upgrades. Click here for details.
Written by Julian de Sevilla
Reviewed by Kathleen Flear
The 1995 Acura Integra Special Edition is the car’s second-highest trim level, offering cosmetic upgrades and slightly bigger wheels that place it between the LS trim and the more powerful GSR trim. 
Integras of the ‘90s looked undeniably sporty and quick, and the association was certainly helped along by the car’s standout role in the early Fast & Furious movies. However, stock ‘95 Integras are fairly straightforward sedans and hatchbacks unless you splurge for the GSR’s stronger engine or make aftermarket adjustments yourself, which many drivers at the time did. 
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What is the Acura Integra Special Edition?

The 1995 Integra Special Edition, which started at $20,170 for the three-door hatchback sport coupe when it came out, was a slight upgrade from the LS trim. It was ideal for those who wanted a slightly more luxurious ride but didn’t need the performance upgrades that came with the
GS-R trim
.

1995 Acura Integra Overview

The third-generation Integra launched in 1994, so there weren’t many changes just a year later. With the 1994 redesign came, most notably, the immediately recognizable “bug eye” four-headlight design. The Integra came as a smaller and less expensive three-door hatchback “sport coupe” or four-door sedan in four trim levels: RS, LS, Special Edition, and GS-R. 
There isn’t much that stands out about the 1995 model year in particular, but the third-generation Integra, which wasn’t significantly redesigned until 2002, left its mark on American car culture when two of them appeared in 2001’s “The Fast and the Furious.” 
Edwin, played by Ja Rule, drove a red 1996 Integra, and Mia Toretto, played by Jordana Brewster, drove a 1994 Integra. It doesn’t seem like a stretch to draw a line between that movie and the fact that it’s almost impossible to find a ‘90s Integra without a massive aftermarket spoiler or faux-carbon fiber taillights. 
Integras were popular for racing enthusiasts and modders because they were small, relatively inexpensive, and reliable—they are, after all, still Hondas. 
Key specs:
  • 1.8L 4-cylinder engine (1.8L 4-cylinder VTEC in the GS-R)
  • 142 horsepower at 6300 rpm (RS, LS, and SE trims)
  • 170 horsepower at 7600 rpm (GS-R trim)
  • Four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmissions (manual only in the GS-R)

What’s special about the Special Edition?

The Integra Special Edition came with tan leather upholstery and faux wood interior trim as well as a six-speaker sound system with AM and FM radio and a cassette player. It also came with 15” alloy wheels and Michelin tires, which also came on the GS-R trim. A small metallic badge that reads “Special Edition” is set on the right side of the car’s rear, a tasteful touch that sets it apart from the other trim levels.
The Special Edition was no different from the LS trim in terms of performance, though it cost about $2,000 more—in spite of having the same 4-cylinder engine and same optional manual or automatic transmissions.

1995 Acura Integra Special Edition vs GS-R

The main difference between the Special Edition and GS-R trims was the engine. While the Special Edition came with a standard 4-cylinder engine, the GS-R came with a VTEC (Variable Valve Timing & Lift Electronic Control System) engine capable of almost 30 more horsepower.
The GS-R also only came with a manual transmission, whereas the SE came in manual or automatic. Both came with Michelin tires and cast aluminum alloy wheels. Their prices were within $1,000 of each other—generally, those who chose automatic transmissions and leather interiors paid more. 

How to find cheap insurance for your Acura Integra

Consider yourself lucky if you happen to come across (or already own) one of the few ‘95 Integras that doesn’t look like Vin Diesel or his buddies got their hands on it. It’s a relic from a bygone era and it’s worth protecting—there’s no better way to do that than with a good
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