Not Your Father’s MR2 Spyder – The 2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder Base
Toyota MR2 Spyder Engine Specs: The MR2 Spyder Base comes outfitted with a 1.8 liter, 4-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by Toyota, is mated to a five-speed transaxle by Toyota. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Toyota.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The MR2 Spyder comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Statistics
The MR2 Spyder is 153.00 inches long, 66.70 inches wide, and 48.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 96.50 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the MR2 Spyder is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $23,735 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $21,479. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2002 MR2 Spyder is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 12.70 gallons.
The MR2 Spyder Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty five in-city driving and thirty when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
Parting Shots
The 2002 model year was very successful for the Toyota MR2 Spyder. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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