mr2 mkII, fast? Options

[Black97]

I was lookin at the mr2 mkII (which I assume is just the 89-96 model years) and just starting to notice how nice they are. But I was wonderin if they're fast at all? what the specs are and stuff?

[97sccelica]

non turbo runs 15's

turbo version can hit 13's from what i ahve heard.

[Charlie97L]

QUOTE (Black97 @ May 4, 2003 - 6:55 PM)

I was lookin at the mr2 mkII (which I assume is just the 89-96 model years) and just starting to notice how nice they are. But I was wonderin if they're fast at all? what the specs are and stuff?

91-95. the turbo has 200 HP, but can easily be pushed way higher. the NA version has the 5sfe, 135 HP.

[XE_Nathaniel]

Both MR2's are freakin fast.

Just think of a Celica that is mid-engined rear wheel drive and can corner as well as a NSX with enough effort.

-Nate

[Neipas09]

Yea MR2s are hella sweet!
They got the SW20 engine that is basically the same as a 3s-gte minus like 5-10hp i think. But way lighter than a celica, plus it's rear wheel drive. So that just makes it like a thousand times more fun.

[ghostdog]

QUOTE (Neipas09 @ May 4, 2003 - 9:45 PM)

Yea MR2s are hella sweet! They got the SW20 engine that is basically the same as a 3s-gte minus like 5-10hp i think. But way lighter than a celica, plus it's rear wheel drive. So that just makes it like a thousand times more fun.

SW20 is the chassis code. and yes these cars are fast. sometimes I wish I had bought one, but then I look outside and I smile.

[No0bOne]

MR2= Drag car. so yes it is fast.
Celica=Handling
Supra=In between. Maybe i'm wrong...

[Guest_Matthew_*]

mr2's=fast
gt-4's=faster
supras=ricier


hehehe

[SiKBOY]

hm... I dont think the mr2s are fast at all. The mr2s in oz come with the 3sge engine. and its not that much faster than the celica. My girl has a 99 and we have had a few races.

[boosted_K2]

MR2 turbos are WIKED

[jayi12-15psi]

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GT2GT4 Posted on May 4, 2003 - 11:24 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- mr2's=fast gt-4's=faster supras=ricier hehehe

supras, rice? are you kidding?

[95STCelica]

He knows he wants one...

shhhhhhhhhhh

[97sccelica]

QUOTE (Neipas09 @ May 4, 2003 - 9:45 PM)

Yea MR2s are hella sweet! They got the SW20 engine that is basically the same as a 3s-gte minus like 5-10hp i think. But way lighter than a celica, plus it's rear wheel drive. So that just makes it like a thousand times more fun.

actually the mr2 weighs more than a celica. but the fact that it is rwd makes a large difference in launching.

mr2 and celica are for handling

the supra is for dragging while it still handles like a dream, it is heavier than the other two and the longer wheel base works against it.

i wouldnt mind a turbo mr2(except for those ugly pop ups). as for the NA, let me say this, if a car comes in turbo form, dont waste your money on the NA version. now the supra is a little different, the only difference in the supra NA and TT engines is the size of the head gasket(but there are other differences like the brakes).

[hata]

QUOTE (GT2GT4 @ May 4, 2003 - 11:24 PM)

mr2's=fast gt-4's=faster supras=ricier hehehe

not bashin but Supra is ryce??? Wow...den wa da hellz a civic? Luxury?? lolz...

[XE_Nathaniel]

Supra's are the epitomy of Toyotas ingenious hive mind.

A quote from Motor Trend "The Toyota Supra outhandles the NSX and performance that rivals the Ferrari Testarossa"

Not bad for a car that only costs $42,000$ (and that was in 93.5!)

If supras are rice.then im the budda guy on the rice bags!

QUOTE: MR2= Drag car. so yes it is fast.
Celica=Handling
Supra=In between. Maybe i'm wrong...

MR2 wasn't meant for drag racing....well actualyl it could be. The MR2 stands for MID-Engine Runabout 2-Seater. The original MR2 was created by Lotus then abandoned and given to Toyota. The MR2 are fast and mid-engined heritage is inspired from Lotus track racing. IMHO I think Toyota still has some deals with Lotus secretly...I mean come on....if you compare the New Toyota MR-S and Lotus Elise they looks too much alike.

The Celica was build for different reasons. Rally was a main point with the GT-4 and the GT and ST built to make money off people like us .

The Supra was created as Toyotas Flagship....it's super car...it's OMG you just burned an exotic costing 3 times more car.

What I just typed was completely stupid and something a newb would write...iono why im writing it...bottom line: any car can be built for any purpose.

Thats right any purpose.......imma go build me a Geo Metro with a 13B rotory engine swap now

-Nate

[FallenHero]

I just don't like the look of MR-2's. They're like a Toyota CRX wannabe with power. I like little cars, but MR-2's are pushing it.

Jon

[XE_Nathaniel]

Yea but the CRX isn't Mid Engined Rear Wheels Drive

And no matter what you say.a CRX is a civic cut in half Thus "Civic CRX" LoL

-Nate

[FallenHero]

oh, I agree completely. Have you ever sat in a CRX? it's tha most crap! I would never have one of thoses cars. The only older honda I would own is a 93 SI hatch. They will haul with aabout 3k in work. I'm talking 12-13's.

Jon