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In the 90s, while the US was busy kickstarting the Human Genome Project, launching the Hubble Space Telescope, and GM had finally given DEATH to the Fiero, Toyota Japan was busy creating THIS!!! The second generation Toyota MR2. If you’re looking for a Mid-Engine sports car that is still somewhat affordable, I believe the Toyota MR2 to be a great choice in the segment. This particular model is a 1995, and today, I will show you why I think this is the BEST value in the mid-engine sports car segment. After that, I will show you some of my favorite features, take it for a drive, and at the end, I will point out some of the things you should LOOK for if you’re planning on buying one.
[Background]
The MR2 model began life as a design experiment in 1979 with the goal to make a fun-to-drive sports car with great fuel economy. Chief engineer Akio Yoshida was playing around with the engine placement and finally landed on a mid-engine configuration.
The first generation MR2 was sold from 1984 to 1989 with a 1.6 Liter inline 4 naturally aspirated engine (codename 4A-GE) and later a supercharged version was released (codename 4A-GZE) producing 112 and 145 horsepower respectively. These cars are usually referred to as AW10 and AW11 following their chassis designation. Light-weight construction, strong handling and performance gained the original MR2 many prestigious awards from car magazines of the time. There’s so much to cover on the first generation MR2 including Dan Gurney’s involvement, rally versions, etc., but I will cover all those details in another video.
The second generation Toyota MR2 was released for sale in 1990 as a 1991 model. It is powered by a 2.2 liter inline-four engine, which produces 135 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic. The turbo model came equipped with a turbocharged 2.0 liter engine (codename 3S-GTE) producing 200 bhp at 6,000 rpm and 200 lb⋅ft of torque at 3,200 rpm.
Offered only with a 5-speed M/T (and after early 1993, solely with the T-bar roof).
The Toyota MR2 is a fantastic sports car and a blast to drive. With its aerodynamic design and performance to match it is sure to break some necks and put a smile on any driver’s face!
Content Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:09 Background
01:29 AW10/AW11 Specifications
02:21 SW20/SW21 Specifications
03:22 Favorite Features
03:37 Interior Design
04:41 Exterior Design
05:36 T-Bar Roof (T-Tops)
06:02 Pop-Up Headlights
07:14 Driving Impressions
09:20 Acceleration test
11:02 Tune-able
13:02 What to LOOK for when buying one
14:42 Rust
15:23 Rust - Rocker Panels
16:07 Rust - Wheel Well
16:40 Rust - Fenders
17:15 Rust - Trunk Area
18:01 Rust - T-Bar Roof
18:49 Cooling Issues
19:43 Engine Oil Leaks
20:16 CT-26 Turbo
21:05 Crank Pulley
22:06 Closing