TOYOTA MR2

Why We Love It

The Toyota MR2 has more in common with the Ferraris and Lamborghinis of the time than its Japanese cousins. Why? you may ask. Well, the MR2 had its engine not in the front, but behind the driver. Its name stands for “Midship Runabout 2-seater” after all!

The MR2 of the 90s was one of the most stylish cars around. And its mid-engined, rear-wheel drive layout provided one of the best driving experiences ever. The car was agile and responsive and kept drivers on the edge at all times.

Mods

Think the MR2 is not a good tuning platform? Well, think again! There are a whole host of engine-swapped MR2s driving around, with some producing ridiculous amounts of power. Just take a look at this Honda K-swapped MR2.

The orange Supra – driven by the late Paul Walke reached a high of over half a million dollars at Barrett-Jackson’s Las Vegas sale. “It’s not just a Supra, it’s the Supra, one of the most l egendary cars in Hollywood,” the auctioneers said. “A car that stared a cultural revolution.”

Why We Love It

This is the Supra Smoky Nagata wanted, instead of a BMW—a gold, widebody, 1,000hp, twin-turbo V12-powered MkIV. Your move, Toyota.

Mods

1GZ-FE 5,000cc engine; HKS GT2540 turbine (x2), HKS blow-off valve (x2), wastegate (x2); Top Secret custom intake plenum with twin 80mm throttle bodies; ARC intercooler, radiator (with custom rear mount); JZA80 Getrag tramission; Cusco 1.5 way LSD; ORC clutch; Top Secret coilovers with Roberuta Cup kit; Volk Racing GT-F 19inch; 245/35R19 front and 275/40R19 rear Bridgestone Potenza RE050A; GReddy GREX eight-piston 380mm front, four-piston 350mm rear; Top Secret Super G-Force Wangan widebody kit (includes front