Toyota MR2

Toyota built the MR2 for all the right reasons.  The MR2 is lightweight and well-balanced with phenomenal turn-in and handling characteristics.  The non-turbocharged variations could be called underpowered, but to get caught up in horsepower figures would be missing the point of the vehicle.  Nevertheless, the advent of the MR2 Turbo cast the nimble mid-engine car into a performance category all its own.

The MR2 Turbo is powered by a 2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4 mounted rearward of the driver, but forward of the rear axle.  The result is an excellently balanced sports car with famed handling characteristics.  Power from the turbocharged engine is rated at 200HP, but a wide array of aftermarket upgrades can send output far north of the factory power levels.
 
The suspension on the MR2 Turbo is comprised of MacPherson struts in the front and Chapman struts in the rear.  While this configuration is not necessarily ideal, the MR2 benefits from phenomenal balance thanks to its mid-engine chassis layout.  Popular suspension upgrades include struts, springs, coilovers and sway bars.  Some MR2 owners have found the addition of aftermarket tie-rods to be beneficial in reducing a bumpsteer condition found in the MR2 suspension.

Contact an Injected Performance representative today to inquire about how you can get the most performance out of your MR2!