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2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder
Body style(s): 2-door roadster
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MSRP: |
base
SMT
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$23,735
$24,515
dest. charge: $485
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Notes
In its third season, Toyota added some technological magic to its mid-engined roadster.
For $730, buyers of the MR2 Spyder could opt for the SMT model, with its sequential
manual gearbox. This gearbox, a recent favorite of Ferrari cars and the Aston Martin
Vanquish (and soon to make its way into many other makes as well) was
a sophisticated retake on the traditional manual transmission. With an electrohydraulic
clutch and no clutch pedal, shifting was accomplished by simply by moving the shift
lever fore or aft, or by pressing wheel-mounted buttons. With no torque converter,
shifts were quick and sharp, sometimes to the point of jerky. Several safeguards prevented
the unwary from getting themselves into trouble: the transmission would not allow a
downshift if the change would exceed the redline, and the gearbox reset itself into first
gear at a stop, to prevent stalling. Other than that, though, no provision existed for
automatic control of shifting. However, the SMT did include cruise control. No other changes
were made to the MR2 for '02.
Series: 2000-2005
design
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)
Transmission: 5-speed sequential (f.d. ratio 4.31:1) [SMT]
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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base
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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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SMT |
Equipped as per base. Additionally:
Equipment:
steering wheel-mounted shift buttons, cruise control.
Technical:
sequential manual transmission.
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Notable Options
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Seating:
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leather upholstery (all = $660)
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Cabin features:
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carbon-fiber dashboard trim (all = $369)
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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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