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Toyota
MR2 W20
Notes
The Toyota MR2 W20 (often referred to as the second-generation MR2) was produced from 1989 to 1999. This generation introduced a larger, more refined design compared to the first-generation MR2, with styling inspired by exotic sports cars of the time, giving it a sleek and aggressive appearance. The W20 MR2 maintained the mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, providing excellent balance and handling.
The W20 MR2 came with two primary engine options:
- 2.2L 5S-FE inline-four: Naturally aspirated, producing around 130 hp, primarily for the U.S. market.
- 2.0L 3S-GTE turbocharged inline-four: Available in turbocharged models, producing around 200 hp in the U.S. and up to 245 hp in Japan. The turbocharged MR2 offered a significant boost in performance, with a 0-60 mph time of under 6 seconds, making it competitive with higher-end sports cars of the time.
Throughout its production, the W20 MR2 saw incremental updates. Notable revisions came in 1993, which included suspension adjustments to address the car’s tendency toward snap oversteer and refinements to improve overall handling. Another update in 1994 added larger brakes and minor interior improvements. The W20 MR2 is celebrated for its engaging driving experience, exotic styling, and tunability, making it a popular choice among enthusiasts.
Rank
horsepower
200
WEIGHT KG
1,155
forced Induction
YES
Power to Weight
0.17
CURRENT VALUE
$21,000
OEM Specs
engine Description
2.0L 3S-GTE turbocharged inline-four
drive Type
RWD
0-60 MPH
7.9 SECs
TOP SPEED KPH
220
PRICE (MSRP) USD
$24,728
gearbox
5-SPEED MANUAL
torque
197 N.M
Model Years
1989-1999
YEAR NOTES
1989: The second-generation MR2 (W20) launched in Japan with two engine options: a 2.0L naturally aspirated 3S-GE engine and the 2.0L turbocharged 3S-GTE engine, producing around 220 hp in Japan. This model featured a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, with a design inspired by exotic sports cars, giving it a sleek, aerodynamic appearance.
1990: The MR2 W20 was introduced in the U.S., with a 2.2L 5S-FE naturally aspirated engine (130 hp) and the 2.0L 3S-GTE turbocharged engine (200 hp). The U.S. turbo version came with larger brakes, a limited-slip differential, and upgraded suspension.
1992: Minor refinements were introduced, with improvements to materials and slight interior upgrades. Toyota made adjustments to the car’s stability systems to improve handling characteristics, but the core design and performance remained largely the same.
1993: Toyota made significant suspension revisions to address the MR2's tendency toward snap oversteer. The rear suspension geometry was modified, and sway bars were added, improving stability and reducing oversteer, making the car more forgiving at the limit.
The turbocharged model received upgraded brakes for better stopping power, and interior options were expanded with updated upholstery choices.
1996: The MR2 was discontinued in the U.S. market, but it continued to be sold in Japan and select other markets. Japanese models received slight power increases for the 3S-GE engine, and Toyota made further refinements to improve overall quality and reliability.
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Lap Times
| Time | Track | Car | Mod | Driver | Tire | Lap Date | Date Added | vs Predict | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:34.7 | Charlotte Motor Speedway (Roval - No Chicane) | Heavy | 30 Jul, 2018 | 15 Feb, 2026 | -23.5s | +24.74% | |||
| 1:38.1 | Bruce McLaren Motorsport - Taupo International Motorsport Park (CCW) | Race | 10 Jan, 2022 | 06 Dec, 2025 | -8.05s | +8.09% | |||
| 1:14.2 | Pukekohe Park (GP) | Medium | 14 Nov, 2022 | 19 Nov, 2025 | -5.02s | +6.72% | |||
| 1:44.3 | Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) | Medium | 24 Jun, 2023 | 05 Mar, 2024 | -5.4s | +5.10% | |||
| 1:49.2 | Botniaring (Long) | Race | 31 Aug, 2013 | 22 Jan, 2026 | -5.02s | +4.53% | |||
| 1:38.6 | Lausitzring (GP DTM) | Race | 17 Aug, 2025 | 12 May, 2026 | -2.65s | +2.65% | |||
| 1:23.4 | Nemunas Ring - Nemuno Žiedas | Race | 18 Sep, 2023 | 27 Sep, 2023 | -1.87s | +2.24% | |||
| 1:45.3 | Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) | Race | 12 Sep, 2023 | 12 Sep, 2023 | -2.1s | +1.94% | |||
| 51.4 | Falkenbergs Motorbana | Race | 15 Jun, 2014 | 15 May, 2026 | -0.95s | +1.81% | |||
| 1:19.6 | Thunderhill (West) | Race | 12 Oct, 2025 | 02 Nov, 2025 | -1.51s | +1.78% | |||
| 1:13.6 | Achna Speedway | Light | 17 Feb, 2025 | 12 Jan, 2026 | -1.21s | +1.67% | |||
| 1:52.6 | Oregon Raceway Park (CW) | Race | 20 Aug, 2023 | 04 Sep, 2023 | -1.54s | +1.34% | |||
| 1:43.8 | Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) | Race | 08 Jun, 2024 | 10 Jun, 2024 | -1.22s | +1.12% | |||
| 1:29.1 | Pacific Raceways | Race | 05 Jun, 2021 | 05 Oct, 2022 | -0.49s | +0.54% | |||
| 1:15.4 | Autodromo Riccardo Paletti - Varano | Race | 02 Jun, 2025 | 07 Jun, 2025 | -0.31s | +0.41% | |||
| 3:20.3 | Thunderhill (5 Mile Cyclone w/ West Bypass) | Race | 28 Dec, 2023 | 04 Jul, 2024 | -0.5s | +0.25% | |||
| 1:20.7 | Hampton Downs Motorsport Park | Light | 30 Mar, 2014 | 11 Sep, 2023 | — | ||||
| 1:03.6 | Pukekohe Park (w/o Chicane) | Race | 28 Feb, 2022 | 19 Nov, 2025 | -0.05s | +0.09% | |||
| 59.0 | Sanair Super Speedway (CW) | Heavy | 28 Sep, 2020 | 11 Sep, 2023 | -0.01s | +0.03% | |||
| 7:51.8 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Heavy | 01 Apr, 2019 | 22 Jan, 2026 | +1.29s | -0.27% | |||
| 1:47.6 | Sonoma Raceway (Long) | Race | 13 Oct, 2025 | 15 Oct, 2025 | +0.4s | -0.37% | |||
| 1:52.8 | Circuito del Jarama | Medium | 10 Dec, 2023 | 12 Dec, 2023 | +0.91s | -0.81% | |||
| 1:59.9 | Shannonville Motorsport Park (Long CW) | Race | 13 Jun, 2022 | 13 Jan, 2026 | +1.18s | -0.97% | |||
| 1:09.0 | Circuit of Megara | Medium | 09 Jul, 2017 | 12 Jan, 2026 | +0.81s | -1.18% | |||
| 1:02.9 | Baskerville Raceway | Medium | 22 Feb, 2015 | 18 Jan, 2024 | +0.74s | -1.19% | |||
| 2:28.1 | Tazio Nuvolari Circuit (5260) | Race | 22 Apr, 2025 | 02 May, 2025 | +2.1s | -1.40% | |||
| 2:01.6 | Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | Race | 11 May, 2025 | 17 Apr, 2026 | +1.76s | -1.42% | |||
| 1:39.8 | Road Atlanta | Heavy | 19 Sep, 2023 | 08 Jan, 2026 | +1.73s | -1.74% | |||
| 2:36.9 | Suzuka Circuit | Light | 19 Feb, 2021 | 19 Nov, 2021 | +3.36s | -2.22% | |||
| 2:31.6 | Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (3.1) | Medium | 05 Sep, 2023 | 23 Jul, 2024 | +3.4s | -2.25% | |||
| 54.9 | Mallory Park Racing Circuit (Car) | Race | 21 May, 2018 | 28 Jan, 2026 | +1.39s | -2.53% | |||
| 1:10.6 | Circuit of Megara | Medium | 04 Jan, 2020 | 12 Jan, 2026 | +1.77s | -2.54% | |||
| 1:13.1 | Circuit of Megara | Light | 01 Feb, 2015 | 13 Jan, 2026 | +1.78s | -2.56% | |||
| 1:42.3 | Barber Motorsports Park | Heavy | 17 Jan, 2021 | 11 Sep, 2023 | +2.72s | -2.62% | |||
| 55.7 | Luddenham Raceway | Heavy | 27 Oct, 2021 | 11 Sep, 2023 | +1.49s | -2.68% | |||
| 54.8 | Collie Motorplex (Short) | Medium | 31 Aug, 2020 | 02 Feb, 2024 | +1.58s | -2.94% | |||
| 2:00.3 | Circuito de Alcarrás | Light | 14 Jan, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +3.76s | -3.21% | |||
| 1:05.2 | Tsukuba Circuit | Medium | 28 Feb, 2016 | 21 Feb, 2023 | +2.28s | -3.53% | |||
| 1:52.9 | Sonoma Raceway (Long) | Race | 06 Feb, 2025 | 22 Apr, 2025 | +4.67s | -4.07% | |||
| 2:09.2 | Texas World Speedway (2.9 Mile CCW) | Light | 23 Apr, 2016 | 21 Jan, 2026 | +5.04s | -4.09% | |||
| 1:47.6 | Cremona Circuit (Pre 2024) | Race | 02 Mar, 2025 | 03 Apr, 2025 | +4.65s | -4.26% | |||
| 1:43.5 | Laguna Seca (Current) | Race | 31 Mar, 2025 | 23 Sep, 2025 | +4.84s | -4.59% | |||
| 1:12.3 | Gimli Motorsports Park | Light | 09 May, 2014 | 28 Apr, 2022 | +3.19s | -4.59% | |||
| 2:24.0 | NCM Motorsports Park-National Corvette Museum (Mulsanne Chicane) | Heavy | 22 Feb, 2025 | 04 Mar, 2025 | +7.6s | -5.20% | |||
| 1:41.7 | Road Atlanta | Heavy | 23 Feb, 2025 | 04 Mar, 2025 | +5.39s | -5.21% | |||
| 1:39.2 | Winton Motor Raceway (National Circuit CW) | Heavy | 26 Mar, 2018 | 20 Jan, 2026 | +5.3s | -5.27% | |||
| 1:55.7 | Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) | Race | 20 Feb, 2022 | 06 Nov, 2024 | +6.4s | -5.44% | |||
| 1:54.3 | Sonoma Raceway (Long) | Race | 24 Jun, 2025 | 23 Sep, 2025 | +6.48s | -5.56% | |||
| 1:08.9 | Tsukuba Circuit | Medium | 22 Jan, 2023 | 21 Feb, 2023 | +3.79s | -5.72% | |||
| 1:55.5 | Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) | Heavy | 19 Jun, 2025 | 25 Jun, 2025 | +6.74s | -5.76% | |||
| 2:36.5 | Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (3.1) | Heavy | 05 Sep, 2023 | 02 Apr, 2024 | +10.74s | -6.77% | |||
| 1:33.5 | Manfeild (Grand Prix) | Light | 23 May, 2015 | 28 Feb, 2026 | — | ||||
| 2:18.8 | Mondello Park (CW) | Stock | 18 Jul, 2025 | 23 Jul, 2025 | — | ||||
| 1:32.6 | Anneau du Rhin (3 KM competition) | Medium | 25 Aug, 2020 | 11 Feb, 2026 | +8.15s | -9.04% | |||
| 1:35.7 | Thunderhill (West) | Medium | 11 Nov, 2022 | 18 Feb, 2023 | +8.83s | -9.27% | |||
| 2:19.9 | Autódromo Internacional do Algarve-Portimão Circuit | Medium | 05 Mar, 2016 | 18 Mar, 2022 | — | ||||
| 1:12.2 | Tsukuba Circuit | Medium | 15 May, 2009 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +6.55s | -9.48% | |||
| 8:50.7 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Medium | 17 Oct, 2019 | 17 Sep, 2023 | — | ||||
| 2:11.6 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway (2.4 Mile Outside Road Course) | Heavy | 17 Apr, 2023 | 11 Sep, 2023 | +12.97s | -9.74% | |||
| 8:58.0 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Medium | 21 Dec, 2021 | 10 Sep, 2023 | +58.16s | -10.86% | |||
| 3:20.7 | Sepang International Circuit | Stock | 06 Dec, 2019 | 04 Aug, 2022 | — | ||||
| 44.0 | Bruce McLaren Motorsport - Taupo International Motorsport Park (Track 3) | Medium | 23 Sep, 2018 | 06 Dec, 2025 | — | — |
Modified Cars
| Year | Driver Name | Mod | Horsepower | Tire | Tire Size | Vs Predict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 (w/A7) | apex.attack | Race | 320 | 40 A7 | 245/40/17 / 275/40/17 | -7.23s |
| 1993 (w/R888) | Mr2GTS00 | Race | — | 100 R888 | — | -6.9s |
| 1996 (GregoryH/Race) | Gregory Hirst | Medium | 200 | 100 AR-1 | 225/45/15 | -6.88s |
| 1994 (w/RE71R) | clas fransson | Race | — | 200 Potenza RE-71RS | — | -5.64s |
| 1993 (w/R888R) | Schmechel Race Tech | Race | — | 100 R888R | — | -4.86s |
| 1999 (EdgarL/Slicks) | Edgar Lau | Race | 200 | 40 Proxes RR | 215/40/17 / 235/40/17 | -2.76s |
| 1993 | heeltoemotorsport | Heavy | — | 200 VICTRA VR-1 | — | -2.56s |
| 1992 (MarkGottscho/Race) | Mark Gottscho | Race | 158 | — | — | -2.34s |
| 1993 (w/595 RS-RR) | L Svedas | Race | 360 | 220 595 RSR | 235/40/18 | -2.28s |
| 1992 (w/ AR-1) | NeverWinter | Heavy | 320 | 100 AR-1 | 235/40/17 / 255/40/17 | -1.92s |
| 1993 | infoTandas | Heavy | — | — | — | -1.55s |
| 1992 (Divebombers MR2) | Svilen Kanev | Race | 190 | 40 R7 | 245/40/17 | -1.14s |
| 1993 (w/AR1) | Homebuilt Racing | Light | — | 100 AR-1 | — | -1.14s |
| 1993 | angusmacsac | Race | — | — | — | -0.72s |
| 1991 (DavideFenu) | Davide Fenu | Race | 288 | 200 ADVAN A052 | 225/45/16 / 255/40/17 | -0.14s |
| 1992 (w/AR-1) | ivan7086 | Medium | 158 | 100 AR-1 | 205/50/15 | +0.59s |
| 1993 (w/R888R) | Frank Souza | Heavy | 270 | 100 R888R | 235/40/17 / 255/40/17 | +1.44s |
| 1993 (w/FZ201) | Stratos | Medium | — | 100 FZ-201 | — | +1.75s |
| 1996 (PatCullinane/Mid) | Pat Cullinane | Medium | 158 | — | — | +2.13s |
| 1992 | Timothy Heron | Race | — | 100 R888R | — | +2.91s |
| 1999 (DDC2/RS4) | DDC2+ | Race | 156 | 200 Ventus RS4 | 185/55/15 / 215/45/16 | +3.05s |
| 1999 (TanTaiki/Mid) | Tan Taiki | Medium | 200 | — | — | +3.05s |
| 1996 | Alex Berlee | Heavy | 295 | — | — | +3.15s |
| 1991 (Vorpal/RT660) | Vorpal Wrench | Race | 200 | 200 AZENIS RT660 | 195/55/15 / 225/50/15 | +3.92s |
| 1991 (Benjamin/V6) | Benjamin Dasher | Heavy | 200 | — | — | +4.49s |
| 1993 | Christos Sotiropoulos | Medium | — | — | — | +4.57s |
| 1993 | Kazuki Yamada | Medium | 158 | 90 SuperSport RS | 215/45/17 / 255/40/17 | +5.19s |
| 1999 | Brian Poh | Medium | 200 | — | — | +5.47s |
| 1998 (w/RS4) | ASSY | Light | 158 | 200 Ventus RS4 | 245/40/17 | +7.03s |
| 1993 (w/R888) | marcsans86 | Light | 200 | 100 R888 | 195/55/15 / 215/45/16 | +7.28s |
| 1993 | Emmanuel Kambas | Light | — | — | — | +8.87s |
| 1994 (w/RT660) | Kim Lee | Light | 200 | 200 AZENIS RT660 | 195/60/14 | +10.73s |
| 1992 | smiley sato スマイリー佐藤 | Medium | — | — | — | +12.27s |
| 1991 | Spoonanator | Light | — | 100 NT01 | — | — |
| 1992 (w/RT660) | Caleb Purdy | Heavy | 158 | 200 AZENIS RT660 | 215/40/17 / 235/45/17 | — |
| 1999 (Kodamu/AR1) | Kodamu | Heavy | 156 | 100 AR-1 | 185/55/15 / 225/45/15 | — |
| 1990 (w/AR1) | Gregory Hirst | Light | — | 100 AR-1 | — | — |
| 1999 | dangozakaclub | Medium | — | 200 Potenza RE-71RS | — | — |
| 1996 | Tommaso D'Amico | Medium | 158 | 200 Proxes T1R | 205/45/16 | — |
| 1996 | YoShImUrA53 | Medium | 158 | 200 ADVAN AD08R | 195/50/15 / 205/50/15 | — |
| 1992 (Divebombers MR2) | Svilen Kanev | Race | 190 | 40 R7 | 245/40/17 | — |
| 1992 | Svilen Kanev | Race | 190 | 40 R7 | 245/40/17 | — |
| 1992 | roubels boubels | Medium | — | 40 Diablo Superbike SC1 | — | — |
| 1992 | GTPEDK | Race | — | 200 Potenza RE-71RS | — | — |
| 1992 | xiongguoy | Stock | — | 40 Proxes TR1 | — | — |
| 1998 (w/AR-1) | Ozsi | Stock | 156 | 100 AR-1 | 245/40/17 | — |
| 1992 | Extreme | Race | — | — | — | — |
| 1991 | Chris_PDX | Heavy | — | 200 AZENIS RT660 | — | — |
| 1993 (w/595 RSR) | peterwolfpt | Medium | 151 | 220 595 RSR | 195/60/14 | — |
| 1993 (w/RE71R) | Dang Motorsports | Medium | 200 | 200 Potenza RE-71RS | 225/50/15 | — |
| 1994 (w/EXK) | FLZBoy | Medium | 220 | 180 Ecsta XS KU36 | — | — |
| 1993 | Mickey Duck | Light | 158 | 220 595 RSR | — | — |
| 1993 | KOS | Medium | — | 100 R888R | — | — |
| 1993 | DinoT | Light | 200 | 200 Potenza RE-71RS | 215/45/17 / 245/40/17 | — |
| 1993 (w/AA) | feeltherush693 | Heavy | 400 | 200 ADVAN AD08R | — | — |
| 1993 | A Man in Dandism | Heavy | 158 | 200 AZENIS RT660 | 215/40/17 / 235/45/17 | — |
Popular Tire Sizes
| Size front | Size rear | Pace | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 245/40/17 | 275/40/17 | +0.55% | 5 |
| 225/50/15 | 225/50/15 | +0.91% | 3 |
| 225/45/16 | 255/40/17 | -0.68% | 3 |
| 195/55/15 | 225/50/15 | -2.59% | 2 |
| 225/45/15 | 225/45/15 | +2.48% | 2 |
| 245/40/17 | 245/40/17 | -1.31% | 2 |
| 215/40/17 | 235/45/17 | -3.5% | 2 |
| 235/40/17 | 255/40/17 | -0.92% | 2 |
| 235/40/18 | 235/40/18 | -0.32% | 1 |
| 205/50/15 | 205/50/15 | -1.64% | 1 |
| 185/55/15 | 215/45/16 | -1.76% | 1 |
| 185/55/15 | 225/45/15 | -3.8% | 1 |
| 215/40/17 | 235/40/17 | -1.53% | 1 |
| 205/45/16 | 205/45/16 | — | 1 |
| 195/50/15 | 205/50/15 | — | 1 |
| 195/55/15 | 215/45/16 | — | 0 |
| 215/45/17 | 245/40/17 | — | 0 |
| 215/45/17 | 255/40/17 | — | 0 |
| 205/45/16 | 225/45/16 | — | 0 |
| 195/60/14 | 195/60/14 | — | 0 |
Popular Brake Pads
| Model front | Model rear | Pace | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST43 | ST43 | +2.75% | 2 |