Japanese Automotive (Series 17) | Week 2 - February 9th, 2023
Here are the newly available cars this week.
The Toyota MR2 GT is a seasonal Exclusive available for 20 points from the Autumn season Festival Playlist.
| CAR NAME | Car Type | PI Class | HP | T | Lbs | Engine | Layout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Toyota MR2 GT | Retro Sports Cars | B 632 | 241 | 228 | 2657 | 2.0L T I4 | Mid/RWD |
Stock benchmarks:
| 0-60mph | 0-100mph | Top Speed | 60-0 mph | 100-0 mph | LatG @ 60 | LatG @ 100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.500 s | 14.200 s | 165.9 mph | 147.8 ft | 375.7 ft | 0.90 | 0.91 |
The stock MR2 GT has similar benchmark performance to the 1994 Nissan Fairlady Z and the 2011 Subaru WRX STI. The MR2 GT’s stock engine can upgrade to a maximum of 656 hp / 523 ft-lb of torque on the single turbo (there are no aspiration conversion options for this engine). Maximum race aero downforce is 159lb front, 367lb rear.
The MR2 GT has aftermarket Aero options from Bomex and Kaminari, and offers four engine swaps in Conversions:
- 212 hp 2.0L I4 - VVT
- 300 hp 1.6L I4 - TURBO RALLY
- 360 hp RACING V6
- 475 hp 3.0L V8 - RACING
1995 Toyota MR2 GT
In 1991, the MR2 received a full redesign that made it sportier and more Ferrari-like in appearance. By ‘95, due to rising prices and insurance premiums, it was ending its production run, making this model especially prized by collectors. The GT featured a 2.0-liter, 241-horsepower engine with a five-speed gearbox, capable of 228-lb-ft of torque, mounted behind the seats that put it on equal footing with cars like the Ferrari 348. The MR2 name would make its return when Toyota attached it to the Spyder convertible.