2004 Toyota MR2 Spyder

Body style(s): 2-door roadster

Trim levels: MSRP:
base
SMT
$24,895
$25,895

dest. charge: $515

Notes

    After significant updates for 2003, few changes were made to the MR2 for 2004. Indeed, the only change of note was the availability of a limited-slip rear differential on the options list. While the MR2 Spyder (called the MR-S in some markets) had a loyal following, it was still overshadowed by cars like the omnipresent Mazda Miata, which could not match the MR2's mid-engined mystique, but offered greater convenience and daily useability.

Series: 2000-2005

design

Drivetrain:
Construction:
Seats:

Engine(s):
transverse mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
steel unibody
2

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: 6-speed sequential (f.d. ratio 4.31:1) [SMT]
Differential: limited-slip rear (opt.)
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 1985 test): 26/32mpg, 25/33mpg (SMT)

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase: 96.5"
Length: 153.0"
Width: 66.7"
Height: 48.8"
Track, F: 58.1"
Track, R: 57.5"
Clearance: 4.9"
 
Curb weight: 2250 lbs.
 
Interior vol.: 48 cu ft.
Cargo vol.: 0.4 cu ft. (front trunk),
1.5 cu ft. (storage compartments)
Fuel tank: 12.7 gal.

Technical

Tires: 185/55R15 f, 215/45R16 r
Suspension:
(f/r)
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
Brakes: disc/disc, power-assisted (10.0" vented/10.4" vented)
Steering: rack-and-pinion, power-assisted (ratio 13.6:1, 2.7 turns-to-lock)
Active sys.: anti-lock brakes
Airbags: dual front

Standard Equipment

base 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 power 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 quad-bulb halogen headlights, CHMSL. Safety: full-size spare tire, variable-intermittent wipers.
SMT Equipped as per base. Additionally: Equipment: steering wheel-mounted shift buttons, cruise control. Technical: sequential manual transmission.

Notable Options

Major Packages: Preferred Accessory Pkg: Cabin features: carbon-fiber dashboard trim, floormats, first-aid kit. Safety: theft-deterrent system. (all = $725)
Seating: leather upholstery (all = $660)
Cabin features: carbon-fiber dashboard trim (all = $369)
floormats (all = $68)
Technical: limited-slip rear differential (all = $275)

Performance

Acceleration (0-60 mph): 7.3 sec. (R/T: 06/00)
Maximum speed: 129 mph
Braking (60-0 mph): 115 ft.
Roadholding (skidpad): 0.91 g
Slalom (100' spaced): 62.6 mph
Turning circle: 34.8 ft.

Other vehicles

SHARED CHASSIS: none
COMPETITORS: BMW Z4, Honda S2000, Mazda MX-5 Miata


2004 Toyota MR2 Spyder roadster
Toyota MR2 Spyder roadster.

2004 Toyota MR2 Spyder roadster
Toyota MR2 Spyder roadster.