MR2 series is the first high-performance sports car with mid-engine mass production in Japan. In terms of appearance, MR2 looks a bit like MazdaRX-7FD (a sports car in Takahashi Keisuke) from the front.
The name of the car has naturally become the slogan and marketing tool of this model. As the first high-performance car with a mid-engine mass-produced in Japan, Toyota attaches great importance to the design sense and sports performance of the model. MR2 is loyal to its original design purpose, that is, relying on its lightweight body. The weight of only 950KG brings the characteristics of low fuel consumption and easy handling. At that time, no one really thought that Toyota, which has been mainly producing family cars, could build a small and light sports car.
In terms of performance, MR2 adopts 1998cc L4? DOHC engine 180 horsepower is not really top horsepower, but it is more than enough because of its light body. In addition, MR2 is a mid-engine with a low center of gravity and a weight distribution ratio of 40:60, so it has a keen steering response.