What engine is in the SW20 MR2?
Second generation (W20; 1989–1999)
| W20 | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.2 L 5S-FE I4 (SW21) 2.0 L 3S-FE I4 (SW20) 2.0 L 3S-GE I4 (SW20) 2.0 L 3S-GTE turbo I4 (SW20) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm (94.5 in) |
Are MR2 hard to work on?
The 00–07 Toyota MR2 Spyder isn’t much more expensive or difficult to work on than many other Toyotas of the era. Toyota didn’t make any other mid-engined cars, so many components are unique to the Spyder (which means there are no other compatible models to borrow parts from).
Can you turbo an MR2?
If you do the right modifications on an MR2, you can get Cayman levels of performance and handling for far less money. This car’s owner swapped out the original MR2’s naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine for a 2.0-liter turbocharged unit from a Japanese-market Toyota Caldina, which now makes around 320 hp.
Which MR2 is Turbo?
Rather than using the Camry’s motor, the Mk2 Turbo packed a turbocharged engine approved for racing. It produced 200 hp and 200 lb-ft of torque, making this MR2 the fastest version available. Equipped with that engine, the Mk2 Turbo could zoom from 0 to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds.
Are there different models of the SW20 MR2?
Although the SW20 MR2 only came in 2 different models (Turbo and Non-turbo), there were a few variations available. The T-Top cars were by far the most common.
How much does a MR2 Turbo weigh?
The extra space and luxury came at a price; the SW20 is the heaviest of the three MR2 generations. The SW20 MR2 Turbo weighed nearly 2900 pounds—a whole 400 pounds more than the heaviest Mk I trim and 700 pounds above the MR2 Spider that followed.
What kind of engine does a Mercedes Benz SW20 have?
MR2 BEAMS ( G/G-Limited) – 2.0 L I4 ( 3S-GE BEAMS) making 197 bhp, 137 ft-lb ( I believe) MR2 Turbo ( GT/GT-S) – 2.0 L I4 ( 3S-GT 3rd Gen) making 242 bhp ( 95-99) There were several options for roofs on the SW20. There was the base model Hard Top ( see picture) which has become extremely rare.
What kind of engine does a Toyota MR2 have?
(Toyota diehards will recognize that engine from the Celica GT-Four, a homologation special that dominated Group A Rally in the early ’90s.) In the MR2 Turbo, the 3S-GTE was good for a 6.1-second sprint to 60 mph and 14.7 second quarter-mile—not bad for 1991.