fast EN but the car basically drives itself. MT vs MT only makes sense. One has to think about all kinds of shit to launch while the other is able spend the majority of his run glancing to his side and keeping his foot on the accelerator.
Back in the day everyone wanted a manual because automatics were slush buckets. Now that they are good they upset the purist. I've driven only manuals for the past 28yrs all in some type of Honda/Acura product. So just race what you brung and stop all this idiotic nonsense. The car is a gem just as the EVO was for Mitsubishit
In the past, automatic transmission wasted a lot of energy, so there was a reason to use manual transmission. But with DCT, you can drive faster by focusing on handling and braking. Don't waste your energy in order to run slower.
@@jeenhur8804 for you that make sense, the whole idea of performance driving a is a blend of skill mastery and expression. These arguments you guys are so tired. Again you want the fastest lap go get any auto/DCT/EV. If you want involvement get Manual. Just because you think that way doesn't mean everyone else should
@@IzzyEG6 no what upsets me purists who are low IQ trogs that repeat asld nauseum "hur durr DCT is Faster!", like they're actually skilled at driving. Taking a form of skill expression out when you're not competitively racing is the antithesis of the sport. And if you care about pure performance have fun with your EVs. Soulless
UA-camr Dude in blue did a short special on this car that I think everyone should watch. This car is a sleeper in every sense, but has the ability to wake up. Most performance sedans carry something in looks that boasts performance but the N only shows little red trims here n there. Totally an unexpected car to meet n test on the highway.
The comparison car journalists refuse to do for some reason (EN DCT vs CTR). They never put the best versions of each car against each other. Good shit
It's not about the best vest version of each car. It's about comparing apples to apples instead of apples to oranges. The CTR and ITS are only developed with manual transmissions. Why would they compare the the DCT version against a manual? The DCT/auto transmissions are like handicap advantages.
@@phoenix75888doesn’t matter with a good enough driver in the fk8 has enough top end power to keep up eventually it’ll get walked but it’s still a race we want to see not our fault honda doesn’t think of all of their customers and make an auto im sure theirs plenty of disabled folks that dream of driving a type r.
@@ctcdarkness Ik I didn’t make it clear of witch car would get walked but I was saying the type r would get walked lol I’ve seen it it’ll be the same result with the new integra type s too.
Nice!!! I haven’t seen a ITS on the street yet. Hopefully I’ll see one at the track the next time I go. Good stuff! And 🤣🤣🤣 at all the hate on the DCT. Like it’s our fault it’s that good!
@@Khaled-eo9mr AWD would introduce more weight and more power loss in the drivetrain. FWD performs just as well as AWD if not better on dry tarmac. The CTR and ITS are designed for track performance with lots of aftermarket upgradability. Hence why it comes with a traditional 6 speed manual gearbox and a severely detuned engine from the factory. Those K20C1s are capable of about 500whp/400wtq on the stock bottom end with a turbo and fuel system upgrade.
It would have been a major problem if it wasn't a manual gearbox in a an enthusiast targeted car. Fuck the DCT, I don't care about being a half second faster. I want maximum driving engagement. No exceptions.@@NBABY-J
In the past, expensive automatic transmission wasted a lot of energy, so there was a reason to use manual transmission. But with DCT, you can drive faster by focusing on handling and braking. Don't waste your money and energy in order to run slower.
@@jw3384 The type r destroys the Elantra n. The Elantra’s manual gearbox is known to be shit and It’s already proven the integra type s is faster than the new type r in a straight line as well.
Thats probably the best numbers he got with a Integra type s. their 1/4 miles are even worser than that. never seen one in 13s let alone low 13 to beat EN.
I hope you had your traction control off completely while n mode was on. You. Tap it. One. Hold the traction control button down the second time. Until it beep and. It’s off It makes a big difference doing dig races and. If you have. The lower engine mounts no wheel hop
The only thing missing for the Elantra N is more aftermarket products other than that way better than the Honda/Acura and Toyota which produce similar HP cars just $20k+
Hyundai has built an incredible vehicle that has the best performance per dollar amount currently available. Alot of dummies out there just get caught up because they hear HYUNDAI... Well.. they moven up fast!
Transmission/driver was the error here I’m sure if the integra was offered with DCT it’d be a different outcome and no I’m not a Acura fanboy I drive a BMW lol
Nice win for sure, but not impressive. Knew the Automatic Elantra would win b4 race started, cant beat the launch control and the lightning fast computer shifts with that DCT in a drag race.
@@NBABY-J You can put bus lengths on the ITS, and it still would not impress them. I owned an Acura RSX type-S when new mind you, but time never stands still. Honda is trapped in the late 90's. People want affordable rockets. I have 2 MB V8 Biturbo's and a Kona N. Love the sound of the MB's, but the Kona makes me laugh like a 20 year old again.
@@NBABY-J Yes it has less horsepower but it's a DCT automatic which makes a HUGE difference. Takes zero driving skill. Now put the Integra type S up against a manual Elantra N and it will be quite a different race.
One of the few videos I see pitting a ITS against something that isnt a Type R. What a cash grab vehicle - Wish the Elantra had a better looking front, I would consider it the absolute buy for FWD performance vehicles.
A guy tried to impress me bc he owns a Mercedes and a Porsche. I just own a Hyundai. The thing is, his 2017 GL wagon and 1983 944 put together are not worth what my 2023 Elantra N is worth, and this Hyundai is faster than both of them in any situation. People who don't know buy brands. People who do their research buy good cars that people don't know about yet. I am so happy to have a performance daily driver that doubles for track duty for under 40k. And to think I could have bought a Civic SI for the same money. Glad I am curious and not judgemental.
I don't believe your Elantra N being 45hp down from the Type S Integra will be faster off the line.... something definitely was wrong with the Integra on this run. Id like to catch this Elantra N on the street one day and see how my TL does against it.
@@AcuraChannel Eh the 286 whp is exaggerated. More like 271 whp when its octane learned 91 or higher. When it's not octane learned then you get the advertised 286 hp but not to the wheels. He def modded his car to make it faster than normal even if he didn't tune. Octane learned and his mods would def make his crank hp above 300.
@@SeudXeEN doesn’t need a tune to run the time he ran they’re just that good out the box the dct already spanks the type r so idk why everyone expects such a big difference with the type s
Let me understand the logic of a few here. Race against a car that wasn't designed for straight line racing. Use a DCT to secure a win because the manual has no chance. Bash the loser for being more expensive and unable to keep up. This is the same as saying that a chainsaw sucks to cut the grass and a lawnmower is superior. Same stupid comparison. Meanwhile in the environment that the Acura was designed to perform the EN can't beat it.
what? you do know that the EN is designed for the track right? It just happens to do it all. you think the Type S is beating the EN around the track? no one is bashing the car. they are just stating the obvious. do you that the EN pretty much dominates the TCR and WTRC World for the pass 3 years since it came on the seen right?
@@NBABY-J totally missed my point but here is a 🍪 for trying. The post is more than clear. “No one is bashing the car”. Please, read the comments. You know why it dominates TCR? Because is a cheap & quick car. Plain and simple.
Back in the good old days, it was about who is the best driver. Now it's about which car has more nannies. Lame af. No wonder y'all are gender fluid and want to participate in women's sports even though you have a schlong.
Honda fan as in like a hardcore one but by not offering an automatic option not only they have shot themselves in the foot but also strayed away from their philosophy of being a luxury brand. Very idiotic.
Totally missed the point of Acura's plan behind the ITS. I invite you to watch savagegeese mini documentary about the car and why it was done in this way. In summary they wanted a CTR that is more friendly as a daily. To accomplish that it needs to have the same hardware components and setup. Sunroof, auto trans, AWD will detriy the original CTR formula.
Lol I agree, any grandpa can push a couple buttons and hold a pedal to the floor. I'd never be caught in a Hyundai. Fast, but looks ridiculous..and it's Hyundai...Take these to a track and the R or S will eat the N for breakfast.
@@NBABY-J bro the civic beat both the DCT and manual. You talking about one race? I’ve seen many many videos I don’t come here with empty claims. I don’t care about times there is too much going into that to determine as an outcome, it has to be a significant amount. Also the FK8 beat both also
@@NBABY-J bro you this is why I don’t have conversations with people like you all you people care about is times and times. We got a manual and a DCT obviously it’s going to be different. Have a good day
@@leonbaptiste2272I’m a Honda fan too but fyi the dct spanks the type r theirs just no way to outshift a very good 8spd dct i have links too if you want to see them stock vs stock.
integra looks nice but $50k for that kind of power is worthless... i'd wait for the 2024 elantra n and pay $20k less lol
And by just spending a few thousand more for N mods you would be in an even faster bracket of cars.✌️
Facts
Factsss! for a fully loaded integra, that I spec out it was at 56k, that’s definitely BMW M240i territory just saying!
My local dealer wants 60k for theirs! I told them I was out. 52k sticker was hard enough for me but I was gonna go for it. Pisses me off!
A Hyundai 😂🎉
I choose type S any day
Yeah but it's almost 20 grand more. If they were the same price obviously the type S without question.
fast EN but the car basically drives itself. MT vs MT only makes sense. One has to think about all kinds of shit to launch while the other is able spend the majority of his run glancing to his side and keeping his foot on the accelerator.
Back in the day everyone wanted a manual because automatics were slush buckets. Now that they are good they upset the purist. I've driven only manuals for the past 28yrs all in some type of Honda/Acura product. So just race what you brung and stop all this idiotic nonsense. The car is a gem just as the EVO was for Mitsubishit
@@IzzyEG6 if you spend the past 28yrs in a manual honda or acura you havent lived.
In the past, automatic transmission wasted a lot of energy, so there was a reason to use manual transmission. But with DCT, you can drive faster by focusing on handling and braking. Don't waste your energy in order to run slower.
@@jeenhur8804 for you that make sense, the whole idea of performance driving a is a blend of skill mastery and expression. These arguments you guys are so tired. Again you want the fastest lap go get any auto/DCT/EV. If you want involvement get Manual. Just because you think that way doesn't mean everyone else should
@@IzzyEG6 no what upsets me purists who are low IQ trogs that repeat asld nauseum "hur durr DCT is Faster!", like they're actually skilled at driving. Taking a form of skill expression out when you're not competitively racing is the antithesis of the sport. And if you care about pure performance have fun with your EVs. Soulless
UA-camr Dude in blue did a short special on this car that I think everyone should watch. This car is a sleeper in every sense, but has the ability to wake up. Most performance sedans carry something in looks that boasts performance but the N only shows little red trims here n there. Totally an unexpected car to meet n test on the highway.
Would have been more fun to watch 6MT vs 6MT.
That's a real race
The comparison car journalists refuse to do for some reason (EN DCT vs CTR). They never put the best versions of each car against each other. Good shit
It's not about the best vest version of each car. It's about comparing apples to apples instead of apples to oranges. The CTR and ITS are only developed with manual transmissions. Why would they compare the the DCT version against a manual? The DCT/auto transmissions are like handicap advantages.
@@phoenix75888doesn’t matter with a good enough driver in the fk8 has enough top end power to keep up eventually it’ll get walked but it’s still a race we want to see not our fault honda doesn’t think of all of their customers and make an auto im sure theirs plenty of disabled folks that dream of driving a type r.
Haven't met a Type R that's beat me. DCT is too fast 😂
@@youcangetsum6871I’ve raced several fk8’s and 1 FL5 and Octane Learned the type R gets walked. Non Octane learned the Type R walks the En.
@@ctcdarkness Ik I didn’t make it clear of witch car would get walked but I was saying the type r would get walked lol I’ve seen it it’ll be the same result with the new integra type s too.
Nice!!! I haven’t seen a ITS on the street yet. Hopefully I’ll see one at the track the next time I go. Good stuff! And 🤣🤣🤣 at all the hate on the DCT. Like it’s our fault it’s that good!
@@NBABY-J yep just our measly Hyundais lol
Yeah I don’t think it’s worth $50k or more for that Type S tbh lol
@@NBABY-J Yeah that was a major disappointment tbh. If they would've included AWD and a DCT I would've thought about purchasing one
@@Khaled-eo9mr AWD would introduce more weight and more power loss in the drivetrain. FWD performs just as well as AWD if not better on dry tarmac. The CTR and ITS are designed for track performance with lots of aftermarket upgradability. Hence why it comes with a traditional 6 speed manual gearbox and a severely detuned engine from the factory. Those K20C1s are capable of about 500whp/400wtq on the stock bottom end with a turbo and fuel system upgrade.
yeah, not at all. beautiful-looking car, in fact i think it looks better than the N. but the price tag is just too much
It would have been a major problem if it wasn't a manual gearbox in a an enthusiast targeted car. Fuck the DCT, I don't care about being a half second faster. I want maximum driving engagement. No exceptions.@@NBABY-J
@@phoenix75888 couldn’t have said it better myself! Anybody can drive an automatic fast in a quarter-mile lol with a manual it takes some skill
I like both cars, and if I had the money sure as shit would’ve bought both of them.
In the past, expensive automatic transmission wasted a lot of energy, so there was a reason to use manual transmission. But with DCT, you can drive faster by focusing on handling and braking. Don't waste your money and energy in order to run slower.
Facts!
Nice launch 👏
Man only if the type s had a dct. If the Elantra was manual the type s would’ve got it.
No they wouldn't
@@jw3384 The type r destroys the Elantra n. The Elantra’s manual gearbox is known to be shit and It’s already proven the integra type s is faster than the new type r in a straight line as well.
@@NBABY-Jhow do you octane learn? And does it last forever
😂😂😂😂
@@glo7374absolutely nobody calls it "shit"
Thats probably the best numbers he got with a Integra type s. their 1/4 miles are even worser than that. never seen one in 13s let alone low 13 to beat EN.
Ayeeeee good stuff bro
what was the trap speed? in all runs
But dude also had to shift. DCT is way faster
Hell yeah the DCT rips!✌️
I hope you had your traction control off completely while n mode was on. You. Tap it. One. Hold the traction control button down the second time. Until it beep and. It’s off It makes a big difference doing dig races and. If you have. The lower engine mounts no wheel hop
nice
Lmao!! People big MAD about our Hyundai cars 😂
Sorry we don’t drive auto
@@Initial_RX relax bro I have an 2019 fk8 and a 2023 Elantra n
No we're not there's no comparison of these brands. Good race I'm sure that's six speed wouldn't do the same thing.
Hyundai driver with the DCT versus 6 speed and he's so shocked and excited he won lol wow😅
@@NBABY-J am I wrong?
Was never really a fan of this until I saw one in person. Apples to Apples though. Gotta race him in a manual or do a roll race.
@@NBABY-J true. It is a very sneaky fast car.
Nice video.. Good win for the N. I’ll still take my ITS over the Hyundai every day!!
Either my eyes are deceiving me but it looked like you seriously hit 174 in that.
KPH
@@NBABY-J okay so this is in kilometers
The only thing missing for the Elantra N is more aftermarket products other than that way better than the Honda/Acura and Toyota which produce similar HP cars just $20k+
Going to wait till the type s is around 35k used lol
Type Rs are already over $50k used with a few k-miles.
Beat the driver 🤡🤡
Hyundai has built an incredible vehicle that has the best performance per dollar amount currently available. Alot of dummies out there just get caught up because they hear HYUNDAI... Well.. they moven up fast!
Go buy it you'll understand
@@TMG1Keak I have one already... 20k miles and no problems at all. Covered to 100k miles on power anyway. Vehicle is incredible for $34k
@MrAdams-zg6gv naw, just wait. Unfortunately once you pass 100k all your lights are gonna work 😕
@@TMG1Keak I'll report back if your right
@@TMG1Keak well that's just rubbish and there's no evidence of this whatsoever. I've worked on N cars here in Australia for close to 8 yrs now
Transmission/driver was the error here I’m sure if the integra was offered with DCT it’d be a different outcome and no I’m not a Acura fanboy I drive a BMW lol
@@NBABY-J yea it’s called “NGS” or something like that right? But either way the race would be close if the integra was auto
@@blingpow8361 But it is not, moving on.
@@S.Madman I commented this 6 months ago buddy, I been moved on.
@@blingpow8361 I see so, you saw the light good for you.
@@S.Madman ok
What did you run bro? Gapped him
Nice 13.5!
Nice win for sure, but not impressive. Knew the Automatic Elantra would win b4 race started, cant beat the launch control and the lightning fast computer shifts with that DCT in a drag race.
but the Type S has like 40 more HP and a great Honda engine. you not even an ounce impressed ?
it's not like the race was close.
@@NBABY-J You can put bus lengths on the ITS, and it still would not impress them. I owned an Acura RSX type-S when new mind you, but time never stands still. Honda is trapped in the late 90's. People want affordable rockets. I have 2 MB V8 Biturbo's and a Kona N. Love the sound of the MB's, but the Kona makes me laugh like a 20 year old again.
@ChrisAchiles ain't that truth. They are stuck in the past. I've owned 4 Hondas myself. Ever since switching to hyundai. No looking back.
@@NBABY-J Yes it has less horsepower but it's a DCT automatic which makes a HUGE difference. Takes zero driving skill. Now put the Integra type S up against a manual Elantra N and it will be quite a different race.
@@4drturbo85 i agree with most of what you said. except that auto doesn't require skills. most can't even launch this car properly.
One of the few videos I see pitting a ITS against something that isnt a Type R. What a cash grab vehicle - Wish the Elantra had a better looking front, I would consider it the absolute buy for FWD performance vehicles.
A guy tried to impress me bc he owns a Mercedes and a Porsche. I just own a Hyundai. The thing is, his 2017 GL wagon and 1983 944 put together are not worth what my 2023 Elantra N is worth, and this Hyundai is faster than both of them in any situation. People who don't know buy brands. People who do their research buy good cars that people don't know about yet. I am so happy to have a performance daily driver that doubles for track duty for under 40k. And to think I could have bought a Civic SI for the same money. Glad I am curious and not judgemental.
well said.
have a kona n and traded it for type s
definatly an uograde the kona is hot garbage fr people with bad knees that like to go fast
@@damienfrizzell9394 What is wrong with going fast?
@@S.Madman nothing but it's better in a car that's optimised for it
DCT vs 6 spd, race it against a 6 spd
but it's 276 hp vs a 320 hp k-series honda. not impressive ?
it will beat the 6 spd.
Lmaoooo DCT
You got lucky cause type S miss shifted and TC kicked in so he lost like good second and a half 🤣 easy peasy I’m staying subbed 😉
@@NBABY-J as long as you guys have funny then it’s gucci, but I still want EN to win 😉
When did anyone ever say the type s was faster ? Both dogs hit slow
I don't believe your Elantra N being 45hp down from the Type S Integra will be faster off the line.... something definitely was wrong with the Integra on this run. Id like to catch this Elantra N on the street one day and see how my TL does against it.
the N isnt 45 horsepower down... the 286hp power rating from hyundai is to the WHEEL. so Ns are like 320 horsepower, nearly identical
@@tada2231 Oh...I see where the power lies now
@@AcuraChannel Eh the 286 whp is exaggerated. More like 271 whp when its octane learned 91 or higher. When it's not octane learned then you get the advertised 286 hp but not to the wheels. He def modded his car to make it faster than normal even if he didn't tune. Octane learned and his mods would def make his crank hp above 300.
@@SeudXeEN doesn’t need a tune to run the time he ran they’re just that good out the box the dct already spanks the type r so idk why everyone expects such a big difference with the type s
@@youcangetsum6871 read my msg again carefully
Is that stock for stock? That Type S is shit lmao
Easy 😂
kmkl dct
That’s an automatic bro
Vs a manual
Idk why people so mad. Just buy what you want and enjoy it 🫡
@@NBABY-J people need to enjoy these combustion engine powered vehicles, soon enough we will all be racing battery packs 😅
@@NBABY-J probably
Let me understand the logic of a few here.
Race against a car that wasn't designed for straight line racing. Use a DCT to secure a win because the manual has no chance.
Bash the loser for being more expensive and unable to keep up.
This is the same as saying that a chainsaw sucks to cut the grass and a lawnmower is superior. Same stupid comparison.
Meanwhile in the environment that the Acura was designed to perform the EN can't beat it.
what? you do know that the EN is designed for the track right? It just happens to do it all. you think the Type S is beating the EN around the track? no one is bashing the car. they are just stating the obvious. do you that the EN pretty much dominates the TCR and WTRC World for the pass 3 years since it came on the seen right?
@@NBABY-J totally missed my point but here is a 🍪 for trying. The post is more than clear.
“No one is bashing the car”.
Please, read the comments.
You know why it dominates TCR?
Because is a cheap & quick car. Plain and simple.
@Marbind lol. My bad .I see it now.
Drag racing a DCT and launch control requires zero skill. My grandma can do it.
Okay and no one cares. Sounds like you got beat by a DCT 🤣🤣
@@ctcdarkness you cared enough to reply. :)
Back in the good old days, it was about who is the best driver. Now it's about which car has more nannies. Lame af. No wonder y'all are gender fluid and want to participate in women's sports even though you have a schlong.
@@NBABY-J ok baby
@@steve8803lame
Honda fan as in like a hardcore one but by not offering an automatic option not only they have shot themselves in the foot but also strayed away from their philosophy of being a luxury brand. Very idiotic.
Totally missed the point of Acura's plan behind the ITS.
I invite you to watch savagegeese mini documentary about the car and why it was done in this way.
In summary they wanted a CTR that is more friendly as a daily. To accomplish that it needs to have the same hardware components and setup. Sunroof, auto trans, AWD will detriy the original CTR formula.
Auto🤮🤢matic
Lol I agree, any grandpa can push a couple buttons and hold a pedal to the floor. I'd never be caught in a Hyundai. Fast, but looks ridiculous..and it's Hyundai...Take these to a track and the R or S will eat the N for breakfast.
@@NBABY-J you go ahead and do that with your hyundai automatic
@@24elantraNthere are yt vids that show otherwise.
Automatic though.
Well we all know the N can’t beat the Type R and the Type S is significantly faster than this so this car not stock or is equipped with slicks
@@NBABY-J bro the civic beat both the DCT and manual. You talking about one race? I’ve seen many many videos I don’t come here with empty claims. I don’t care about times there is too much going into that to determine as an outcome, it has to be a significant amount. Also the FK8 beat both also
@@NBABY-J bro you this is why I don’t have conversations with people like you all you people care about is times and times. We got a manual and a DCT obviously it’s going to be different. Have a good day
@@leonbaptiste2272I’m a Honda fan too but fyi the dct spanks the type r theirs just no way to outshift a very good 8spd dct i have links too if you want to see them stock vs stock.
@@leonbaptiste2272. ua-cam.com/video/6SNb2ffBwno/v-deo.html
Most tests have actually shown the DCT Elantra N to get a better 1/4 mile ET than both the Type R and the ITS...
Wanna be type r.. s
Integra was the first to carry the Type R badge. These days Acura runs with Type S for North America
Ignorance. Both have exactly the same hardware components and it has been proven many times that both perform similarly in the track.
Honda owners always have excuses when they loose to the underdog , Nice Job
cayuga? whats ur ig i got a kona n dct nice to see other ns in ontario