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Feb 28, 2013 · The Toyota MR2 is a coupé with 2 doors and a mid mounted engine which delivers its power through the rear wheels. The MR2 is part of Toyota's SW20 model series. The 2 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, double overhead camshaft, 4 cylinder that has an output of 119 bhp (121 PS/89 kW) of power at 5600 rpm, and maximum torque of 176 N·m (130 lb·ft/17.9 kgm) at 4400 rpm.
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The MR2 is part of Toyota's SW20 model series. The 2 litre...
- 1990 Toyota Mr2 Turbo Sw20
The Toyota MR2 Turbo is a rear wheel drive motor vehicle,...
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- What Does “Mr2” Stand for?
- SW20 Toyota MR2 Years and Models
- Toyota MR2 Engine Variations
- Differences Between The Gen 2 and Gen 3 3Sgte Engine
- Differences Between Turbo and Non-Turbo SW20 Mr2s
- Special Models
- Are Toyota Mr2s Reliable? Common SW20 MR2 Problems
- Snap Oversteer and The Toyota MR2
- Toyota MR2 Modifications
- How Was Dan Gurney Involved in Developing The Mr2?
The official answer from Toyota is that the name MR2 stands for “Midship, Runabout, 2-seater”. Others believe it stands for “Mid-Engine, Rear Wheel Drive, 2-seater”. This topic has been discussed a lot. People seem to have a hard time accepting Toyota’s answer as fact and continue to come up with their own ideas. Of course, this has become an ongoi...
In North America, the 2nd generation MR2 (also known as the MKII or Mark 2) was sold from 1991 to 1995, with Canadian sales ending in 1993. The MR2 continued to be sold in other markets up to 1999. 2nd Gen MR2s are often referred to by their chassis code – SW20. This can be a bit confusing because in North America, the actual number stamped on the ...
5SFE Non-turbo
In North America, the Non-turbo MR2s came with a 2.2 liter engine known as the 5SFE. This was also used in the Toyota Camry and Celica and despite its larger displacement, was never known for being much of a powerhouse. The 5SFE was rated at 130 hp and 145 ft-lbs. Ironically, some MR2 Turbo owners looking to make over 400whp choose to use the 5SFE bottom end mated to a 3SGTE head. They do this for two reasons – to create a 2.2 liter stroker engine and to make use of the stronger casting on 5s...
3SGE Non-turbo
Earlier Non-turbo MR2s in Europe and Asia came with a 2.0 liter 3SGE engine. This wasn’t available in North America. The 3SGE was rated at 163 hp and 141 ft-lbs. Horsepower was bumped up a bit in 1994 to 168 (178hp in Japan) and torque remained at 141 ft-lbs.
Red Top BEAMS 3SGE Non-turbo
The 1998 and 1999 Non-turbo model MR2s came with a 2.0 liter BEAMS 3SGE. This was a really cool engine. The BEAMS name stood for Breakthrough Engine with Advanced Mechanism System. This meant that it was equipped with Toyota’s variable valve timing system known as VVT-i (similar to Honda’s VTEC). MR2s with the BEAMS 3SGE were only sold in Japan andwere rated at 197 hp and 159 ft-lbs.That’s very close to the Turbo model’s horsepower which is rather impressive. Toyota went on to use a Black Top...
Although the Gen 3 3SGTE wasn’t originally offered in North America, it has become a very popular upgrade for MR2 enthusiasts. Simply put, it’s a better, more modern version of the already great Gen 2 3SGTE. So what are some of the differences?
Besides the obvious difference in engine, there are a few other noticeable changes between these two models. Turbo model features: 1. 3SGTE Engine 2. E153 transmission (stronger with different gearing) 3. Stronger axles 4. Limited Slip Differential in 1993+ models 5. Larger radiator 6. Larger fuel pump 7. Twin piston front brakes (also on cars with...
There were three very rare special versions of the SW20 Toyota MR2, none of which were available in North America. The chances of stumbling upon any of these on the used market are extremely slim, but we’ll touch on them briefly anyway.
For a classic sports car, the SW20 is pretty rock solid. After all, it was engineered by Toyota during one of their finer eras. In the end, this was a fairly basic 4 cylinder car that shared a lot of parts from the parts bin of other Toyota models. While brand new parts have been discontinued, some can still be found hiding in different warehouses....
One of the things the SW20 MR2 is most known for is its tendency for snap oversteer. This has been blown out of proportion over the years, leading people to believe that MR2s are unsafe to drive. This is not the case. Snap oversteer only happens when you’re pushing (and going past) the car’s limits. It isn’t an issue with 99% of regular every day d...
Modifications for the SW20 MR2 are plentiful and the sky is really the limit. Some owners choose to keep things simple with bolt-on power upgrades and changes to the suspension and brakes. Others go all out with fully built engines making big horsepower, aggressive aerodynamic upgrades, and weight savings. It all depends on your budget and what typ...
Every car guy is familiar with the ties between Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna and the Acura NSX. We’ve all seen the video of him shredding the track at Suzuka in his penny loafers while testing the car. A much less known fact is that Formula 1, Indy, and Nascar driver Dan Gurney was involved in the development of the Toyota MR2. He did a lot of tes...
Feb 28, 2013 · 4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4181mm, wb: 2400mm. 1989 Toyota MR2 Turbo SW20. 2 door fixed-head coupé MR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 224 PS 221 bhp 165 kW 1240 kg. 4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4140mm, wb: 2400mm. . 1990 Toyota MR2 - full technical specs sheet, including performance data, economy and emissions, dimensions, weight and engine particulars.
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4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4181mm, wb: 2400mm. 1989 Toyota MR2 Turbo SW20. 2 door fixed-head coupé MR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 224 PS 221 bhp 165 kW 1240 kg. 4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4140mm, wb: 2400mm. . 1996 Toyota MR2 - full technical specs sheet, including performance data, economy and emissions, dimensions, weight and engine particulars.
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The only engine in the MR2 Spider was a naturally aspirated 1.8-liter four-cylinder with variable valve timing and 138 horsepower and 126 pound-feet of torque, directly sourced from the Toyota Celica G.T. of the same era. 138 hp might not seem like a lot, but the 2000 Miata only had 140 hp, and the MR2 offered a 138-pound weight savings over the Mazda.
The Toyota MR2 first received a supercharged engine in its first generation, in 1988; the four-cylinder put out 145 horsepower, a sizeable increase over the base MR2 engine. The Honda CRX Si and Toyota MR2 have more in common than most cars. Both have two doors, two seats, and four-cylinder, 16-valve engines.
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