Toyota Mr2: A Mid-Engined Affordable Sports Car
Toyota MR2 is one of the affordable mid-engine, rear wheel drive sports car. It produced by Central Motors, a part of Toyota, from 1984 until July 2007. There are three generations of the Toyota MR2 Engine. Basic design element such as Macpherson strut front engine is common to all generation of Toyota MR2 Engine. The second generation Toyota MR2 Engine was produced from 1991-95and it includes includes some extra feature such as subtle styling updates, safety equipment etc. The MR2’s all-aluminum DOHC in-line four displaces 1.8 liters and, with the aid of Toyota’s VVT-i variable valve timing system, produces 138 horsepower and 125 pound-feet of torque–enough give the Four Seasons Spyder to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds and through the quarter-mile in 15.5 seconds at 89 mph.
Similarity between racing cars and high priced exotics is their mid-engine layout which is found in MR2 providing dynamic benefit which is apparent when behind the wheel. The advantage of having a mid-engine is that it allows for proper weight distribution which allows for proper handling during cornering.
The convertible version comes with a manually operated fabric top and along with its heated rear window glass which are very easy to operate. Everything is designed with true TOYOTA sense that is everything is kept simple for the user to use. Toyota MR2 lacks in cargo space but makes up in people space. Although its just a 2 seater vehicle but there is enough leg room in the vehicle that even a tall person won feel any difficulty in fitting behind the wheel.
Toyota MR2 Is Fitted With The Latest Gadgets That Provides With All The Comfort Of Your Home. Some Of The Features Are:
- Surround sound stereo system.
- Aux-IN connector for your IPOD or IPHONE when your tired of the local radio stations. The audio controls are also mounted on the steering wheel that lets you control your music without ever taking your hands of the wheel.
- SAT NAV with full voice activated features and lets you to navigate easily though any maze that the city has to offer.
- Climate control that lets you experience pleasant weather conditions no matter the climate conditions in any time of the year.
Leading Car Manufacturer Toyota Makes Sure To Provide The Car With Latest Safety And Security Features. They Have Prepared For What You Canot Predict:
- Anti-lock braking system
- 6 air bags
- Dynamic stability control that recognizes and corrects critical situation example it prevents the spinning of the car when one or more less wheels have less grips and stabilizes the vehicle when accelerating out of a bend.
- Brake drying which allows for precise braking in wet conditions
