| Year
(of specifications) |
1986
- 1990 |
| Engine |
1.6
litre inline 4 cyl |
| Transmission |
manual
RWD |
| Max
speed |
- |
| 0-60
mph |
8.2
seconds |
| Horsepower |
128
bhp @ 6900 rpm |
| weight |
998
kg / 2200 lbs |
The
small and light Toyota MR2, code named AW11, was introduced
as a 1985 production model. The two-seat MR2 was a lightweight,
fine handling sports car powered by a 1.6 litre inline 4 cylinder
engine.
For the MR2's engine, Toyota chose to use the 4A-GE 1587 cc
4 cylinder engine with two overhead camshafts which allowed
the use of 16 valves for a better gas flow through the combustion
chamber. The engine was also equipped with a Bosch L-Jetronic
type multi-point fuel injection and a variable intake geometry
(T-VIS), giving the engine a maximum power output of 128 hp.
For the 1986 model year, the MR2 Mk1 went through several changes
which affected both its looks and performance. The most important
addition was probably having the option of a removable T-top
roof. The exterior was modified by color-coding the bumpers
and side stripes, adding small side skirts and a translucent
spoiler to the rear of the roof. Other new options included
a leather interior and a four-speed automatic transmission.
Some further changes were made to the exterior for 1987, such
as new tail lights and wheels, but more notable were the addition
of larger brakes and a heavier and stronger C52 transmission
which replaced the older C50. The significance of the introduction
of this newer transmission is readily apparent today, as the
C50 is known to develop a fifth gear popout problem as it ages.
Similar and related vehicles:
Toyota Supra Twin Turbo
Toyota MR2 MK2 Turbo
Toyota MR2 MK3
Toyota Celica GT-Four
Toyota Celica T-Sport
Toyota Camry Solara SLE Coupe
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