From the December 1987 Issue of Car and Driver. When you first approach the Toyota MR2 Supercharged, you don't get much warning of what awaits you under the hood. The new wheels don't jump out at.
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Toyota MR2 Classic cars for sale near near you by classic car dealers and private sellers on Classics on Autotrader. See prices, photos, and find dealers near you. Availalble between 1988 and 1989, the Supercharged Toyota MR2 was a variant of the 1st generation (W10) MR2 introduced in parallel with the naturally aspirated versions.
The Toyota MR2 Supercharged was powered by the Toyota 4A-GZE 1,587 cc (1.6 L) inline-four engine, capable of 145 hp (compared to 112 hp for the naturally aspirated version in the US), driving power to the rear via a 5. Bid for the chance to own a 38k-Mile 1988 Toyota MR2 Supercharged 5-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #49,633.
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The platform for the MR2's supercharged induction system is a modified version of the naturally aspirated 1.6-liter, twin-cam model. The block, for example, is beefier. Steve owned a naturally aspirated 1985 Toyota MR2 before taking ownership of this 1988 supercharged version in 2006.
The supercharged MK1 MR2 is a lot of sports car in a compact and agile amidships package. 1988 Toyota MR2 Supercharged Additional Info: This 1988 Toyota MR2 is the RARE supercharged edition with low miles! Only 2000 of these were ever imported. If you follow auto auctions you will have noticed that the exclusive Japanese sports cars are really taking off.
The interior is very clean with one repaired minor crack on the dash. The Toyota MR2 has long been an enthusiast favorite across multiple generations, but like most iconic cars, the first. The MR2, produced from 1984 until 1989 was Japans first production mid-engine car and is well known for it's good handling.
The addition of a roots type supercharger and intercooler in 1986 for the JDM, US and Canadian markets gave the MR2 extra pace to turn it into a very capable sports car that is at home on the road or track. 1988 Supercharged Toyota MR2. One of less than 2000 imported into the united states in 1988.
Road and track still declares this car one of the best sports cars ever made. Here is an article from the Chicago Sun Times: October 26,2003 The 1985-89 Toyota MR2 sports car was Japan's first.
