Being nosey at the autotrader/parkers guide

[dunc]

Hi guys,

Just checked out the parkers guide for the UK Toyota MK2 MR2 N/A, it says there is a 2L MR2 with only 118bhp? I thought all the mr2's got the 2.0 litre 16v lump producing 150bhp+, surely this engine isn't a 2 litre given that the 1.6 litre in the mk1 MR2 was around 130bhp.

Could someone explain this terrible beast made by Toyota, it's got me :confused:

BTW I'm not thinking of getting one (not a non-turbo anyway ;) ), just being nosey.

Cheers,

Dunc.

[Dan@DB-Power]

HI Dunc

I think the answer is weird as well, I looked at these cars before I got my 200 (I made the right choice though).

I think the non GT one which are the ones without spoilers are 118bhp or something like that. 0-60 in about 9 sec+

Then the GT ones with the spoiler and optional T-bar are 136bhp. 0-60 in 8 secs.

Then the GT 1994- (The ones with the nicer rear lights) are 150bhp. 0-60 in 7.2 secs

Then the imports:-

MR2 G-Limited a little faster than the GT -94 and have folding wing mirrors and optional Air-con. 0-60 in 7 secs.??

MR2 GT 200+bhp turbo nutter. But be careful on the handling can be deadly. Also watch out on the old insurance as what with import insurance being about 25% more than non-import. That makes this car about group 20 insurance. But 0-60 in 5.8secs :D :D

I would stick with a 200 and put about the spare £1k change into mods and try getting 280bhp and you will p1ss all over them.

Dan,

[Scottie]

The original post is right. When they first brought out the mk2 MR2 they had a low powered (2.0) version with about 120bhp. The whole episode was a disaster as the handling was also sh1te, so you should only buy MR2's from k/l reg onwards as the handling is much better.

I think the 118bhp engine was only on sale for about 2 years max.

[dave_s13]

The 118hp one is called the 'coupe' and is w@nk, do not touch with $hitty stick.

The 158bhp (i think) is pre 1993 (rev 1 + 2)

The 170 odd one is post 1993 (rev 3 on)

There is no real world difference in performance between the 2 NA cars as the lesser BHP model has slightly more low end torque than the newer one.

Turbo's

200bhp pre 1993 (rev 1 + 2)

245bhp post 1993 (rev 3 on) different Turbo 0-60 in about 5.3 (I've got this one).

Basically the stuf about cr@p handling is a load of shite, they're only dangerous when you drive em like a w@nker.

If your getting one go for the Rev 3 or newer.

see www.mr2dc.com for loadsa info.

BTW I might be selling mine if your interested????

[dunc]

Thanks for the info guys, the thing that gets me is how did they manage to get only 118bhp from a 2 litre engine? Its almost impossible, even the old pug 205gti's were 115bhp from an 8 valve 1.6 litre! And the previous 1.6 mk1 mr2 had more than 118bhp and that was also just a 1.6 litre, WTF :confused: :confused:

Dave, don't tempt me to buy a turbo :rolleyes: , I'll just doing some future planning :)

[dave_s13]

Go on you know you want it.

:lookintomyeyes: shiny black, T-bar roof, leather seats, 226 rwhp, new tyres, luvly jubbly :lookintomyeyes:

I don't want to sell it but I would if someone wanted it at the right price.

Its not getting used properly you see.
We've got 2 dogs so whenever we're out and about we have to (and want to) take them with us. If you picture the scene; sun shining, open road flowing before us, dogs in the back egging me on to drive faster all in a 405 deisel estate:(

Plan is to sell both motors and get a 5 series touring Beemer and a bag o shite diesel thing to get r lass to work and back, but in no rush. It'll prolly sell better in the summer anyway.

[dunc]

Originally posted by dave_s13

shiny black,

It's the only colour I'd have one in, not that I want one of course... Honest :rolleyes: