Here are a few quotes and facts from the brochure
about the Toyota MR2 Spyder:
"The MR2 Spyder's body panels can be unbolted for racing, but some might see
that as defacing a work of art. Easy to see why - its styling is striking, at once
aggressively modern and truly classic."
"With a mid-engine design adopted from race cars and an astounding power-to-weight
ratio, this car was built to be driven, and driven hard, down every mile of twisty
two-lane blacktop you can find."
"This race-born design distributes the car's weight more evenly from front to
rear and helps it turn very quickly indeed. The chassis itself is lightweight yet
extremely rigid since the car was designed from the outset as a convertible."
"The Spyder also has a long wheelbase with short overhangs. That, plus the MacPherson
struts and ventilated disc brakes with ABS at all four corners, contributes to the
car's stability in turns. And as you exit one corner, you'll feel the 138-hp powerplant
get you to the next one in no time."
"Note the lightweight, racing-inspired drilled aluminum sport pedals and leather-wrapped
tilt steering wheel and gear shift lever. Remember, this is, first and foremost,
a performance car. The analog speedometer and tachometer are white-faced gauges,
easy to read in bright sunshine or under the stars." |
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Below: Brochure pictures.
Nice shot of the 1D0 Silver Spyder
Just like my interior, but I have the black leather seats now.
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2001 Toyota MR2 "Spyder" Specifications
| Drivetrain |
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Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive with 5-speed manual or 5-speed sequential
manual transmission (with steering wheel-mounted shift buttons)
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| Engine |
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1.8-liter double overhead cam (DOHC) 16-valve 4-cylinder with Variable
Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)
Bore x stroke 79.0 mm x 91.5 mm
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Induction system Multi-point EFI
Ignition system Electronic, with Toyota Direct Ignition system (TDI)
Horsepower 138 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Torque 125 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm
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| Suspension |
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front Independent MacPherson strut
rear Independent dual-link MacPherson strut
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| Steering |
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Rack-and-pinion with electro-hydraulic power-assist
Turning circle (ft.) 34.8
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| Brakes |
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Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes with Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS)
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| Exterior Dimensions (in.) |
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Overall height 48.8
Overall width 66.7
Overall length 153.0
Wheelbase 96.5
Track (front/rear) 58.1/57.5
Ground clearance 4.9
Coefficient of drag (Cd) 0.35
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| Interior Dimensions (in.) |
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Head room 37.3
Shoulder room 51.0
Hip room 49.8
Leg room 42.2
Seating capacity 2
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| Weights and Capacities |
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Curb weight (manual) 2,195 lbs.
Passenger volume (cu. ft.) 48.0
Cargo volume, front/rear (cu. ft.) 0.4/1.5
Fuel tank (gal.) 12.7
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| Tires |
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Sizes:
front P185/55R15
rear P205/50R15
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| Mileage Estimates |
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(mpg city/highway) Manual 25/30 |
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