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Feb 10, 2019 · The MR2 name was a contraction of ‘Midship Runabout 2-seater’ and the car joined the Celica and Supra in Toyota’s range of sporty vehicles. The mid-engine layout of the MR2 required a complicated construction that contained five-high strength bulkheads.
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Following the success of small, relatively affordable mid-engine sports cars such as the Porsche 914, Fiat X1/9, Lancia Scorpion,a and even the Pontiac Fiero, Toyota presented a new mid-engine concept of its own at the 1983 Tokyo auto show. Dubbed SV-3, the prototype was well enough thought-out that very few changes were made before the production ...
The Mk2 Toyota MR2 arrived in the U.S. in 1990 for the '91 model year, and like many Japanese sports cars of the decade, such as theToyota Supra and Mazda RX-7, the MR2 moved significantly upscale, becoming more expensive in the process. The Mk2 MR2 was larger, heavier (ranging from roughly 2,600 to 3,000 lb) and more curvaceous than its predecesso...
For the third iteration of the MR2, launched for the 2000 model year, Toyota went back to basics with the MR2 Spyder. Offered only as a full convertible, the MR2 Spyder's overall size wasn't significantly larger than the first MR2s, resulting in lighter weight (2,200 lb) and a return to more modest power levels. Unfortunately, that small size meant...
Special performance variants of the MR2 are rare. A single all-wheel-drive Group B rally prototype of the Mark 1 MR2 dubbed "222D" began development in Japan but was left unfinished with the demise of the race class in 1986. Today, the car resides in the Japanese Toyota factory collection. Mark II MR2s, for a time, could be factory-converted to loo...
While Mark I MR2s are most plentiful in the U.S., they are also the oldest, and years of low second-hand values mean that many have been abused past the point of rescue. The best of these cars, especially rarer supercharged versions, have recently started coming up in value. Mark II MR2s were unfortunately popular with tuners in the 1990s and 2000s...
First year of production: 1985Last year of production: 2005Total sold: 293,847 (globally)Original price (base): $10,999Toyota MR2s vary in price from generation to generation depending on condition, miles and options. Generally speaking, a low-mileage Mk1 MR2 in excellent condition is roughly a $8,000 car, while supercharged models can add up to 50 percent to the value. Similar condition Mk2 MR2s start around $10,000, and Turbocharged models are again worth roughly...
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Jan 24, 2020 · The chief engineer, Kazutoshi Arima, enlisted the help of designer Kunihiro Uchida, known for his work on the Lexus LS400, to create a design that would give the MR2 the look of a smaller Italian supercar, earning it the nickname “baby Ferrari” or “poor man’s Ferrari.”
Aug 3, 2017 · 2020 Toyota MR2. Originally produced between 1984 and 2007, the Toyota MR2 is a legendary little sports car, boasting a cult-like following and all the right stuff to make any auto enthusiast’s...
Apr 25, 2021 · Which generation of the Toyota MR2 did it best? We rank each and every version of this automaker’s most eye-catching sports car. 1992 Toyota MR2 1989-1999 Toyota MR2 W20
The Toyota MR2 Spyder was introduced in 2000 as an incarnation of the MR2, which was discontinued in 1995. The Spyder had striking looks and with its lightweight body, mid-mounted engine, and rear-wheel drive, the Spyder was a favorite among those who love to drive.
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The Toyota MR2 is a line of two-seater, mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive sports cars, manufactured in Japan and marketed globally by Toyota from 1984 until 2007 over three generations: W10 (1984–1989), W20 (1989–1999) and W30 (1999–2007). It is Japan's first rear mid-engined production car.
