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2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder
Body style(s): 2-door roadster
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MSRP: |
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$23,098
dest. charge: $455
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Notes
Moving to inject some sport into its staid lineup, Toyota redesigned the Celica
and resurrected the MR2 for 2000. The new MR2 was a true spyder, a two-seat roadster
with a manual ragtop. Extremely low and compact, the MR2 tied its four-cylinder motor
to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission -- there was no room for Toyota
to mount a torque-converter for a slushbox. Lack of space was perhaps the car's
leitmotif: although the cabin was reasonably comfortable, storage space was negligible.
Less than one-half of a cubic foot was available in the front, where the spare tire
and radiator were housed. A small tray compartment sat atop the dashboard, supplementing
the glovebox. No real trunk existed: the only other storage provided was in a pair of
locking bins behind the bucket seats, which together could hold 1.5 cubic feet of
luggage. The MR2 could only do runs to the grocery store if the driver went alone.
Standard equipment included power windows, locks, and mirrors. Air conditioning and
a cassette/CD player were also fitted. The MR2 Spyder was sold mono-spec; no options
were available except as dealer-installed accessories, and those were precious few.
Low sales volume restricted availability of this roadster, but those who bought it
had a wonderfully tossable (if somewhat impractical) joyride.
Series: 2000-2005
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Drivetrain:
Construction:
Seats:
Engine(s):
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transverse mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
steel unibody
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1.8L multiport-injected I-4
Valvetrain: dual-overhead-cam, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore x stroke: 79.0x91.4mm
Compression ratio: 10.0 to 1 (87-octane unleaded)
Horsepower (SAE net): 138bhp@6400rpm
Torque (SAE net): 125lb-ft@4400rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manual (f.d. ratio 4.31:1)
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 1985 test): 25/30mpg
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DIMENSIONS
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Wheelbase:
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96.5"
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Length:
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153.0"
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Width:
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66.7"
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Height:
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48.8"
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Track, F:
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58.1"
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Track, R:
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57.5"
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Clearance:
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4.9"
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Curb weight:
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2250 lbs.
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Interior vol.:
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48 cu ft.
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Cargo vol.:
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0.4 cu ft. (front trunk),
1.5 cu ft. (storage compartments)
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Fuel tank:
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12.7 gal.
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Technical
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Tires:
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185/55R15 f, 205/50R15 r
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Suspension:
(f/r)
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indep.: MacPherson struts, lower L-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
indep.: Chapman struts, dual links, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
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Brakes:
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disc/disc, power-assisted (10.0" vented/10.4" vented)
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Steering:
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rack-and-pinion, power-assisted (ratio 13.6:1, 2.7 turns-to-lock)
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Active sys.:
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anti-lock brakes
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Airbags:
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dual front
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Standard Equipment
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Seating:
cloth upholstery,
front bucket seats,
4-way driver's seat,
4-way passenger's seat.
Equipment:
manual cloth convertible top w/ glass rear window,
power windows,
power door locks,
power mirrors,
tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel,
retained accessory power,
rear fixed mast antenna,
tachometer.
Climate control:
air conditioning,
rear defogger.
Entertainment:
AM/FM radio,
cassette deck,
CD player,
4 speakers.
Cabin features:
center console w/ storage,
floor shifter,
3 cupholders (2 in-dash, 1 in center console),
ashtray,
lighter,
digital clock,
remote fuel-filler & trunk releases,
locking glove box,
dashboard-top storage,
door map bins,
dome light,
dual map lights,
day/night rearview mirror,
visor mirrors,
rear wind deflector,
carpeting.
Exterior:
alloy wheels.
Lights:
daytime-running lights,
auto-on/off dual-circuit halogen headlights,
CHMSL.
Safety:
compact spare tire,
variable-intermittent wipers.
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Notable Options
Performance
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Acceleration (0-60 mph):
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7.3 sec. (R/T: 06/00)
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Maximum speed:
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129 mph
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Braking (60-0 mph):
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115 ft.
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Roadholding (skidpad):
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0.91 g
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Slalom (100' spaced):
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62.6 mph
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Turning circle:
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34.8 ft.
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Other vehicles
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SHARED CHASSIS:
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none
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COMPETITORS:
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BMW Z3,
Honda S2000,
Mazda MX-5 Miata
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Toyota MR2 Spyder roadster.
Toyota MR2 Spyder roadster [photo by Scott Jacobs, courtesy Edmunds.com].
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