Is the Toyota MR2 Spyder a weekend car?
Though better suited as a weekend car than a daily driver, the MR2 Spyder is the perfect alternative for those suffering from Mazda Miata burnout. The Toyota MR2 Spyder is a two-seat, mid-engine soft-top roadster distilled to its most basic nature.
What kind of engine do I need for MR2 Spyder?
So you’ve decided to replace your MR2 Spyder’s oil-thirsty underpowered stock 1ZZ-FE with toyota’s high revving 180hp 2ZZ-GE. This is an extremely popular swap and is pretty straightforward as engine swaps go. No custom work or fabrication is required since all of the critical swap parts are readily available.
What’s the stopping distance on a Toyota Spyder?
Toyota claims a credible 167-foot stopping distance from 70 mph. Despite its low weight, the Spyder’s structure turns out to be extremely stiff and is resistant to the shivers and quakes that afflict many other convertibles. The body is also endowed with remarkably good aerodynamics.
Is the Midship Runabout on a Toyota MR2?
Midship Runabout The wheel tilts but does not telescope, and the space between it and the pedals is a bit limited. Still, none of the space constraints is bad enough to obscure the little car’s many charms. Chief among these is that the MR2 does a lot with what it has.
What kind of transmission does a 2002 MR2 Spyder have?
A new option for 2002 is a sequential-shift five-speed manual transmission (SMT). A new and rare feature in the U.S. market (the BMW M3 and Ferrari 360 Modena F1 are currently the only other cars to have one), this transmission combines the convenience of an automatic transmission with the interaction and efficiency of a manual.
Are there any problems with the Toyota Spyder?
Because the Spyder’s engine was basically a mass-market economy car engine from an automaker known for reliability there isn’t a ton to worry about, but there are a few points of concern. Some owners on forums have reported problems with the “pre-cat” system.
Is the MR2 Spyder the end of an era?
Moreso, we have yet to become truly nostalgic for the Spyder’s era, not in the way we have for sports cars of the ’80s and ’90s. But the MR2 Spyder was the end of an era. There wasn’t another small, affordable mid-engine sports car that came after it and there probably never will be.