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Toyota MR2

2nd gen Toyota MR2 1991–1995

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Bigger, heavier and rounder, with T-tops, a 2.2L four or a 200 hp turbo, and a reputation for snap oversteer that the 1993 changes eased.

What it came with

  • 2.2L four (5S-FE)1

    130 hp

  • 2.0L turbocharged four (3S-GTE)1,2

    200 hp

Transmissions
5-speed manual1,2, Automatic1,2
Drivetrains
Rear-wheel drive3,4
Trims
Base3,1, Turbo3,2,1
Packages
T-bar roof2,1,4, Limited-slip differential (1993–1995)1, Anti-lock brakes2
  • Model codes: SW201
  • Wheelbase: 94.5 in1
  • Steering: Unassisted, with a slow 20.5:1 ratio, on Hagerty's 19911
  • Sold: About 33,111 in the US and Canada from 1990 to 1995, by Hagerty1

Year by year

  • 1991 New model after a year with no MR2 in the US, larger and heavier, with a driver's airbag and an optional turbo.3,1
  • 1992 No changes recorded.
  • 1993 Revised rear suspension, 15-inch wheels in place of 14-inch, stronger gearbox synchros and an optional limited-slip differential. The Turbo gets bigger brakes.1
  • 1994 New tail lights and a trimmed rear wing; the Turbo gets solid side mouldings.1
  • 1995 The last year in the US. The Turbo is no longer sold in some states, for emissions, and a Base with the T-bar roof gets power windows and locks as standard.4,1

Sources

  1. Hagerty (1991–95 buyer's guide)
  2. Cars.com 1993 MR2
  3. Edmunds 1991 review
  4. Edmunds 1995 review