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Toyota MR 2 _W3_ 1.8 16V VT-i (140 Hp)
Overall Rating
Toyota MR 2:
The Toyota MR2 is a two-seater sports car which was manufactured and marketed by Toyota from 1984 until 2007 over three generations. It was the first Japanese rear-mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive production car and was sold around the world. The first generation was produced from 1984 to 1989, the second generation from 1989 to 1999, and the third generation from 1999 to 2007.
Conceived as a small, economical and sporty car, the MR2 features a straight-four engine, transversely mounted in front of the rear axle, four-wheel disc brakes, and fully independent coilover suspension with MacPherson struts on each wheel....(Read more on Wikipedia)
_W3_ Overview:
Toyota MR 2 (_W3_). With 172 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.5 l/100km). Weighing only 1050 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7.9 s). The top speed reaches 210 km/h. A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.8 16V VT-i (140 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.8L 1ZZ-FE engine provides spirited acceleration (0-100 km/h in 7.9s) and a lively feel, perfectly complementing the MR2's lightweight chassis and mid-engine layout for an engaging driving experience.
Fuel Economy
With an extra-urban consumption of 6.9 l/100 km, this engine offers respectable fuel economy for a sports car, making it relatively affordable to run for daily or weekend spirited drives.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional mid-engine handling and balance
- • Lightweight and agile driving dynamics
- • Reliable Toyota 1ZZ-FE engine
- • Engaging open-top driving experience
- • Good fuel economy for a sports car
Cons:
- • Limited practicality with minimal storage space
- • Firm ride quality may not suit all drivers
- • Early 1ZZ-FE engines had potential oil consumption issues
- • Not as powerful as some competitors
- • Lack of modern safety and convenience features
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(_W2_: 1995 - 1999).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | MR 2 |
| Generation: | _W3_ |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 16V VT-i (140 Hp) |
| Start of production: | October, 1999 |
| End of production: | July, 2007 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Cabriolet |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 140 Hp @ 6400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 78 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 172 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1794 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine layout: | Rear, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 91.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.9 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7.9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.5 kg/Hp, 133.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.1 kg/Nm, 163.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1050 |
| Max. weight: | 1225 |
| Max load: | 175 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 90 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3885 mm mm [286mm less] |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm [5mm less] |
| Height: | 1240 mm mm [6mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2450 mm mm [50mm more] |
| Front track: | 1475 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1460 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.8 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/55 R15; 205/50 R15 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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