Several things can be said about the Toyota MR2 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The four-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

Toyota MR2 Engine Specs

The restyled MR2 Turbo is equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota five-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1992 version.

The MR2 uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 1993 MR2 is a traditional MPI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 14.30 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the MR2 Turbo are 66.90 inches wide by 164.20 inches long. It sits 48.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 94.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the MR2 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $18,948 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

MPG Ratings

The 1993 MR2 gets 28 - 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 21 - 22 in the city. This is subpar for a coupe car.

In 1992 and 1993 the MR2 Turbo was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.

We Think...

The 1992 model began the promise of the Toyota MR2. The 1993 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Toyota hopes that the MR2 Turbo will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 2-Door, Coupe, Toyota MR2, Turbo, United States market

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