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 Toyota MR2 MR-S - Import Car - TIF
The Toyota MR2 design process started in the mid 1970's culminating in the first prototype, the SA-X. In the early 80's the Toyota designer Seiichi Yamauchi was appointed head of planning for the Toyota MR2 project, the SV3.
The Toyota MR2 was launched shortly afterwards, in June 1984.
Returning to concept basics, Toyota drew upon their roots for lightweight sports cars, the Sports 800, and the two previous generations of MR2 to create a new style sports car for the 21st century.
www.toyotaimportsforum.co.uk /mr2/index.htm   (510 words)

  
 Toyota MR2
The Toyota MR2 was and still is Toyota's most fun car, combining the performance of a classic British roadster with the natural fun of a convertible.
The MR2 is, in general, much more fun on local streets and country lanes than on expressways, where the steering becomes twitchy, the engine is always revving high, and the wind noise gets loud with the top up.
Amusingly, the Toyota MR2 is the best car we've tested so far for installing our child seat, which fit as snugly as it could using the LATCH system.
www.acarplace.com /reviews/2003/mr2.html   (2449 words)

  
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 Toyota MR2 Spyder (2000)
The original Toyota MR2 coupe was a success story when it was introduced in 1985.
Unlike the original MR2, the new one is a convertible, the MR2 Spyder.
Toyota is bringing 5000 of them into the U.S. for the 2000 model year to test demand.
www.theautochannel.com /vehicles/new/reviews/2000/russ0032.html   (1037 words)

  
 Toyota MR2
Toyota originally explained the name MR2 as meaning "Mid engined, Runabout, 2 seater" however, they now claim and most owners prefer) the explanation of "Mid engine, Rear drive, 2 seater." The car is also informally known as the "Mister Two." The MR2 is actually known by a different name in France.
The MR2 was conceived in meetings in the mid 1970s as a fuel efficient drivers car that would be driven by people who enjoyed driving regardless of regulations or gas shortages.
Toyota took 5 months to implement what was learned and then Gurney went to Japan to do a follow-up test and found an improved, well balanced sports car.
www.midengine-motorsports.com /Production/Toyota/MR2/MR2.htm   (1526 words)

  
 Features
With the Toyota SMT, the driver shifts gears by moving the floorshift to the "+" (upshift) or "-" (downshift) positions.
The MR2 Spyder achieves estimated EPA fuel mileage ratings of 26 mpg city/32 mpg highway with the five-speed manual and 25/33 with the six-speed SMT.
The configuration gives the MR2 Spyder what engineers refer to as a "low polar moment of inertia." That means the MR2 Spyder is less resistant to changes in direction and therefore very responsive to steering input.
www.spyderchat.com /features.htm   (1408 words)

  
 2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder Review - Edmunds.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Though better suited as a weekend car than a daily driver, the 2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder is the perfect alternative for those suffering from Mazda Miata burnout.
The Toyota MR2 was first introduced here in the States back in 1985.
Toyota resurrected the name once again in 2000 with the current MR2 Spyder (the model name stems from Midengine, Rear-wheel drive and 2 seats in case you were wondering, though opinions on this translation vary).
www.edmunds.com /new/research/toyota/mr2spyder.html   (882 words)

  
 Toyota MR2 Spyder News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Toyota and Italy's Zagato design house are back together for another round of dress-up.
Devotees of mid-engined Toyotas may recall the 2001 Toyota Zagato VM 180, a limited-edition model of the MR2 Spyder...
The Toyota MR2 Spyder is a gorgeous, mid-engine roadster that delivers about 75% of the Porsche Boxster driving experience for a mere $25,660.
www.topix.net /autos/toyota-mr2-spyder   (595 words)

  
 IGN: Toyota MR2 Spyder SMT (2003)
Toyota's nimble MR platform sat dormant for another five years before it was reborn in 2000 as the all-new MR2 Spyder (MR-S in Japan).
Toyota ditched the sports-oriented persona of the previous MR2 and made this new roadster a cruiser car.
Toyota's flagship Land Cruiser and the 4Runner both are perfect examples of vestigial carry-over design.
cars.ign.com /articles/436/436328p1.html   (659 words)

  
 Import Cars featured - Customizing 2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder Import Car - Super Street Magazine
Toyota graced it with a body that’s easily customized and, more importantly, gave it a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive setup.
The four-wheel ABS is capable of reigning in the MR2 from 70–0 mph in 167 feet.
While there are some turbo kits available for the MR2 in Japan, nothing of the like is yet available on our own shores, so it would appear that huge horsepower gains at present are out of the question (but we imagine that, given some time, this will change).
www.superstreetonline.com /featuredvehicles/custom_2001_toyota_mr2_spyder_import_car   (943 words)

  
 MR2 Wiki - Main:MR2 Wiki: The Toyota MR2
MR2 Wiki - Main:MR2 Wiki: The Toyota MR2
The MR2 Wiki is a wiki style FAQ, information, and how-to site for all models of the Toyota MR2.
The MR2 traces its roots as far back as 1976 when the first sketches were produced, and into 1979 when initial prototypes began to emerge.
mr2wiki.com   (462 words)

  
 1995 Toyota MR2 Prices, Reviews, and Specs, at CarsDirect.com
This essentially gives you the advantage of getting a 1995 Toyota MR2 for less money than when it was new.
If the 1995 Toyota MR2 was properly maintained, you also have a good chance of steering clear of problems that would have developed when the car was new.
Another factor that may affect price on a 1995 Toyota MR2 is whether it's "certified" by the manufacturer.
www.carsdirect.com /1995/toyota/mr2   (350 words)

  
 Mini Cooper & Toyota MR2 Hybrid - Featured Vehicles - Kit Car Magazine
Many configurations for the mid-engine came to mind, but the Toyota MR2 was chosen because of its size and reliability.
The MR2 was stripped, and Carlos shortened the chassis by taking 11 inches out of the center with a chop saw.
The gas tank is stock MR2, but also had to be shortened 11 inches to make it fit in the original, under-console location.
www.kitcarmag.com /featuredvehicles/5642_toyota_mr2_mini_cooper_hybrid   (1010 words)

  
 Toyota MR2 (1995)
The MR2 is the only affordable mid- engined sports car currently for sale in this country, and one of the best-handling and most enjoyable cars presently made.
The MR2 was introduced in 1985, at the height of the hedonistic Eighties.
The last MR2 is a near- perfect sports car with quite possibly the best fun-for-the-dollar rating on four wheels today.
www.theautochannel.com /vehicles/new/reviews/wk9536.html   (913 words)

  
 1992 Toyota MR2 Prices, Reviews, and Specs, at CarsDirect.com
This essentially gives you the advantage of getting a 1992 Toyota MR2 for less money than when it was new.
If the 1992 Toyota MR2 was properly maintained, you also have a good chance of steering clear of problems that would have developed when the car was new.
Another factor that may affect price on a 1992 Toyota MR2 is whether it's "certified" by the manufacturer.
www.carsdirect.com /1992/toyota/mr2   (350 words)

  
 MR2 Carpet--OEM Fit Toyota MR2 Carpet--Molded MR2 Carpet
that this carpet is the highest quality Toyota carpet available in the aftermarket industry from a manufacturer with the largest color selection and over 25 years of experience.
Each carpet is heat molded to your Toyota MR2's specific floor pan for the correct original fit.
Also included, each has a heel pad that is sealed onto the carpet in the correct place under the brake and accelerator pedal, and a heavy jute pad is attached to the back of the carpet in the floor pan areas.
www.auto-interior.com /toyota6.htm   (742 words)

  
 Toyota MR2 Spyder - RSportsCars.com
Rated at 138 hp at 6,400 rpm and 125 lbs.-ft. of torque at 4,400 rpm, the MR2 Spyder’s favorable power-to-weight ratio has contributed to a zero-to-60 acceleration time of 6.95 seconds.
Power is applied to the rear wheels of the MR2 Spyder through a standard five-speed manual transmission or a new-for-2002 sequential manual transmission (SMT).
The MR2 Spyder is the first U.S.-market Toyota model to feature this new, sophisticated transmission.
www.rsportscars.com /eng/cars/toyota_mr2.asp   (294 words)

  
 eBay - toyota mr2, toyota mr2 car, toyota celica - buy and sell on eBay Motors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
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 2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder Review, Prices, Photos: New Car Test Drive
There aren't many changes to the MR2 since it was new last year.
The beauty of Toyota's strategy with the MR2 Spyder is apparent in its model lineup: one car, few options, starting at $23,595.
Toyota calls this "mono-spec," which is perhaps a suspect word.
www.nctd.com /review-intro.cfm?Vehicle=2001_Toyota_MR2&ReviewID=910   (180 words)

  
 Toyota Hybrid MR2 Spyder convertible? - CarSpace Automotive Forums   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The site says that Toyota is preparing a hybrid version of the MR2 Spyder convertible for a debut in the next couple of years.
But unless Toyota develops an entirely new hybrid system, the car would have an automatic transmission (engine control, etc.) and be of no interest to me.
MR2 HSD might be introduced as 2006 model.
townhall-talk.edmunds.com /direct/view/.ef2c81e   (424 words)

  
 Toyota MR2 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Toyota MR2 was a two-seat, mid-engined, rear wheel drive sports car produced by Toyota from 1984 to 2005, in three different design series.
With its mid/rear engine and small size, the MR2 is often compared to more exotic sports cars.
A special 182 bhp turbocharged variant called the TTE Turbo (TTE standng for Toyota Team Europe) is available as a dealer installed package.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Toyota_MR2   (3287 words)

  
 2000-2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder - Used Car Review - Automobile Magazine
In the spring of 2000, however, Toyota set out to give Mazda a mighty wedgie by reviving its MR2 name with a cheerful little mid-engined roadster that was, in size, specification, price, and performance, aimed dead smack at the Miata.
The MR2 Spyder is the first car in the long history of the Toyota Motor Corporation to be imagined from the start as a two-seat convertible, and truly, it's a sensational effort.
And, although the MR2 never seemed to be anyone's first choice during December and January, the little Toyota proved undeniably amusing when the white stuff fell, thanks in no small part to its rearward weight bias.
www.automobilemag.com /reviews/convertibles/0202_toyota_mr2_spyder   (641 words)

  
 Toyota MR2 Spyder, Celica to vanish
Because of manufacturing cost issues, Toyota is unlikely to flood dealer showrooms with more of them, so expect to pay at or above sticker prices that average about $24,000.
Fans of the MR2 Spyder two-seat convertible and the sporty Celica need to act quickly because both models are going away after 2005.
The 4Runner SUV gets a significant horsepower boost when equipped with the 4.7-liter V8, which is now rated at 270 horsepower, up from 235.
www.bankrate.com /brm/news/auto/car-guide-2005/all-new-toyota1.asp   (196 words)

  
 2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder - Power Pages - Import Tuner Magazine
In 2001, Toyota unveiled the MR2 Spyder, a sport convertible based loosely on the MR2 original platform--mid-engine, rear-drive, but this time with a ragtop for hours of hair tussling madness.
Some MR2 purists bemoaned the loss of the optional turbocharged motor, but soon grew to love the new roadster and its super-high performance motor.
Using Toyota's variable valve timing technology (VVT-i), the Spyder has the goods to deliver off-the-line torque as well as high-rpm power, while still maintaining a pleasant demeanor when not under the gun.
www.importtuner.com /powerpages/0204it_2001_mr2_spyder   (1321 words)

  
 Toyota MR2 WebRing
MR2 portal features Forum, service guide, DIY guide, collection of photos in all colours, club drives, classifieds, events and FAQ.
This is my aw11 MR2 it has a bodykit of autostylen en 'mak' wheels on it.
The objective of MR2 Club Itala is create a point of meet for Owners and fanciers of the Toyota MR2.
j.webring.com /hub?ring=mr2   (1532 words)

  
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 TOYOTA MR2 Spyder PIAA 004XT Xtreme White driving light
TOYOTA MR2 Spyder PIAA 004XT Xtreme White driving light enhances visibility and add style.
The PIAA 004XT can be used as a daytime driving light or auxiliary lamp on your TOYOTA MR2 Spyder to alert other drivers or pedestrians.
With the PIAA 004XT Xtreme white driving light kit instalL.E.D. on your TOYOTA MR2 Spyder, you will enjoy the benefit from having the additional driving light that provides you wider range of light and twice the brightness.
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 What's an MR2?
The Toyota MR2 is a mid-engined, 2 seater sports car manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation of Japan.
This is the first convertible model of the MR2 and is known as the MR2 Spyder.
David Hough's posting entitled " Middle Aged Man Meets MR2 Again For The First Time" which will give you some insight as to why MR2 owners love their cars.
www.mr2.com /MR2Desc.html   (347 words)

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