Are MR2 Spyders fast?
Additionally, the MR2 Spyder is dangerously powerful, fast, and sharp. Top Speed calls the Spyder one of the most nimble cars on the road.
How much HP does MR2 have?
With a 112-hp, 16-valve, twin-cam 1.6-liter inline-four mounted ahead of the rear axle, disc brakes all around, a five-speed manual gearbox (a four-speed automatic was optional) and an optional (yet functional) rear spoiler, the MR2 was essentially a budget exotic car.
Is MR2 Spyder RWD?
There aren’t many changes to the MR2 since it was new last year. The two-seat MR2 Spyder is a back-to-basics sports car. It has a mid-engine design like some Ferraris (whereby the engine is mounted in front of the rear wheels), rear-wheel drive, and very few creature comforts.
How hard is it to work on MR2 Spyder?
It is one of the hardest cars that I have had to work on. There is very little room to work on anything. A lot of times it is a lot easier to remove two are more things to get at what you want to work on.
Is MR2 a supercar?
This rumored supercar is philosophically much different from its predecessor. The MR2 was meant to be accessible. It was a performance car with a mid-level price tag. Interestingly, Toyota’s homage to its popular sports car will most likely have a much different reputation than its predecessor.
Why does the MR2 snap-oversteer?
When you exceed the limits in a turn and “lift” the throttle or “brake” to slow down (common thing to do in front-wheeled drive and front-engine rear-wheeled cars) the mid-engined car will be prone to the “snap-oversteer.” The snap-oversteer can be controlled with lots of practice and behind the wheel time.
What kind of gas does a 4A GZE use?
A first major revision of the 4A-GZE was done in the 1990 model year solely for the front drive setup as MR2 gave way to the newer and larger 3S-GTE power plant. This second generation of 4A-GZE utilized the now commonly available Japanese market pump gasoline of 102 octane.
What are the torque specs for a 4AGE?
610 kg/cm (44lb/ft, 60Nm) torque as per TSRM for 4AGE (AE86 corolla manual I have) Tightening of head bolts are in this sequence: Bolts are numbered from front (#1 cyl) to back: Exhaust: #10, #6, #1, #3, #7
What kind of motor does the Toyota MR2 use?
Copyright (C) 1996, 1997, All Rights Reserved. The Toyota 4-AGZE motor was used in the 86-89 MR2 Supercharged edition MR2s. The motor is a modified 4-AGE unit coupled to an electronically engaged roots type supercharger (manufacturer currently unverified) and a Nippon Denso air-to-air intercooler.
What kind of cylinder head did the 4A GZE use?
The first generation of the 4A-GZE was based on the 4A-GE with the big-port cylinder head, but used the strengthened cylinder block with 7-ribs, the 42mm crank, 20mm piston pins and strengthened internals.