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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
$25,000
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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Popular Toyota MR2 W20 Mods by Level
From 22 documented buildsTrendsMR2 W20 enthusiasts consistently upgrade suspension with Wilhelm Raceworks kits and Koni shocks, progressing to Wilhelm Raceworks coilovers and eventually 808 Inverted Mono or BC Racing for race builds. Braking sees Porterfield R4-S pads evolve to Wilwood Brakes and Wilhelm BBK. Power upgrades escalate from HKS SLD to Frankenstein Motorworks 3SGTE swaps and ultimately Toyota 2GR-FE engines.
Medium
OEM Pace+4.4% 8 builds
Tires
Federal 595 RS-R1· Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R1· Dunlop Direzza1· Goodyear Eagle RS Sport S-Spec1· Kumho Ecsta XS1
Suspension
Wilhelm Race Works Suspension Geometry Kit1· TRD Springs1· Koni Shocks1· BC Racing RM1· Polyurethane Bushings1
Brakes
Porterfield R4-S1· SDT RT-661· Dixcel Extra Speed1· Goodridge Brake Lines1· Motul RBF 7001
Intake/Exhaust
APEXi Power Intake1· Berk Technology Headerback Exhaust1· STC Exhaust1
Power/Tune
Oil Sump Baffle1· Airtec Oil Cooler1· HKS SLD1
Drivetrain
Lightweight Flywheel1· LSD1· Toyota ZW30 Gearbox1· Torsen LSD1
Wheels
Kosei K11
Weight
OMP Bucket Seat1
Heavy
OEM Pace+1.4% 8 builds
Tires
Falken Azenis RT6603· Nankang AR-12· Yokohama Advan Neova AD08R1
Suspension
Wilhelm Raceworks Coilovers1· Wilhelm Raceworks Geometry Kit1· ST Front Sway Bar1· Wilhelm Raceworks Aluminum Knuckles1· Wilhelm Raceworks Suspension Geometry Correction Kit1
Brakes
Wilwood Big Brake Kit1· EBC Redstuff Brake Pads1· EBC Slotted Rotors1· Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines1
Intake/Exhaust
Ported Lower Intake Manifold1· Wilhelm Raceworks Y-Pipe1· Wilhelm Raceworks MAF Pipe1· Frankenstein Motorworks Tubular Headers1
Power/Tune
Toyota 3.5L V61· Toyota 2GR-FE1· Frankenstein Motorworks Tuned ECU1· Toyota 3SGTE Gen31· Garrett GT3071R1
Drivetrain
Toyota E153 LSD Transmission2· TCS Motorsports Axles1· Hux Racing V3 Hybrid Shifter1· Fidanza Flywheel1· Exedy Stage 1 Clutch1
Wheels
Enkei RPF11
Weight
Anti-Gravity ATX-12-HD Battery1
Other
Toyota 93+ Subframe1· Quick Ratio Steering Pinion1
Race
OEM Pace+5.2% 6 builds
Tires
Hoosier A71· Federal RS-RR1· Toyo Proxes R888R1· Hankook Ventus RS41· Falken Azenis RT6601
Suspension
808 Inverted Mono Coilovers1· BC Racing Coilovers1
Brakes
Wilhelm BBK1
Power/Tune
Toyota 2GR-FE2· Toyota BEAMS 3S-GE1· Toyota 3S-GTE Gen 51
Drivetrain
Volkswagen DSG Transmission1
Lap Times
| Time | Track | Car | Mod | Driver | Tire | Lap Date | Date Added | vs Predict | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.8 | Collie Motorplex (Long) | Medium | 31 Aug, 2020 | 02 Feb, 2024 | -13.2s | +19.96% | |||
| 1:14.2 | Pukekohe Park (GP) | Medium | 14 Nov, 2022 | 19 Nov, 2025 | -7.37s | +9.84% | |||
| 1:38.1 | Bruce McLaren Motorsport - Taupo International Motorsport Park (CCW) | Race | 10 Jan, 2022 | 06 Dec, 2025 | -9.16s | +9.31% | |||
| 1:49.2 | Botniaring (Long) | Race | 31 Aug, 2013 | 22 Jan, 2026 | -6.67s | +6.06% | |||
| 1:45.3 | Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) | Race | 12 Sep, 2023 | 12 Sep, 2023 | -3.52s | +3.30% | |||
| 1:38.6 | Lausitzring (GP DTM) | Race | 17 Aug, 2025 | 12 May, 2026 | -3.27s | +3.29% | |||
| 1:52.6 | Oregon Raceway Park (CW) | Race | 20 Aug, 2023 | 04 Sep, 2023 | -3.47s | +3.05% | |||
| 1:23.4 | Nemunas Ring - Nemuno Žiedas | Race | 18 Sep, 2023 | 27 Sep, 2023 | -2.5s | +3.02% | |||
| 51.1 | Falkenbergs Motorbana | Race | 16 Apr, 2014 | 13 Jun, 2026 | -1.47s | +2.86% | |||
| 1:15.4 | Autodromo Riccardo Paletti - Varano | Race | 02 Jun, 2025 | 07 Jun, 2025 | -1.53s | +2.01% | |||
| 3:20.3 | Thunderhill (5 Mile Cyclone w/ West Bypass) | Race | 28 Dec, 2023 | 04 Jul, 2024 | -3.89s | +1.93% | |||
| 1:19.6 | Thunderhill (West) | Race | 12 Oct, 2025 | 02 Nov, 2025 | -1.31s | +1.55% | |||
| 1:03.6 | Pukekohe Park (w/o Chicane) | Race | 28 Feb, 2022 | 19 Nov, 2025 | -0.92s | +1.44% | |||
| 1:43.8 | Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) | Race | 08 Jun, 2024 | 10 Jun, 2024 | -1.09s | +1.00% | |||
| 7:51.8 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Heavy | 01 Apr, 2019 | 22 Jan, 2026 | -4.11s | +0.87% | |||
| 1:59.9 | Shannonville Motorsport Park (Long CW) | Race | 13 Jun, 2022 | 13 Jan, 2026 | -0.93s | +0.78% | |||
| 2:28.1 | Tazio Nuvolari Circuit (5260) | Race | 22 Apr, 2025 | 02 May, 2025 | -1.11s | +0.75% | |||
| 1:13.6 | Achna Speedway | Light | 17 Feb, 2025 | 12 Jan, 2026 | -0.55s | +0.75% | |||
| 1:29.1 | Pacific Raceways | Race | 05 Jun, 2021 | 05 Oct, 2022 | -0.47s | +0.51% | |||
| 1:16.6 | Hampton Downs Motorsport Park | Medium | 01 Oct, 2017 | 16 Jun, 2026 | -0.38s | +0.50% | |||
| 59.0 | Sanair Super Speedway (CW) | Heavy | 28 Sep, 2020 | 11 Sep, 2023 | -0.25s | +0.43% | |||
| 1:47.6 | Sonoma Raceway (Long) | Race | 13 Oct, 2025 | 15 Oct, 2025 | +0.65s | -0.59% | |||
| 1:34.7 | Charlotte Motor Speedway (Roval - No Chicane) | Heavy | 30 Jul, 2018 | 15 Feb, 2026 | +0.76s | -0.81% | |||
| 1:52.8 | Circuito del Jarama | Medium | 10 Dec, 2023 | 12 Dec, 2023 | +1.18s | -1.05% | |||
| 1:02.9 | Baskerville Raceway | Medium | 22 Feb, 2015 | 18 Jan, 2024 | +0.68s | -1.10% | |||
| 55.7 | Luddenham Raceway | Heavy | 27 Oct, 2021 | 11 Sep, 2023 | +0.67s | -1.23% | |||
| 1:09.0 | Circuit of Megara | Medium | 09 Jul, 2017 | 12 Jan, 2026 | +0.94s | -1.38% | |||
| 1:39.8 | Road Atlanta | Heavy | 19 Sep, 2023 | 08 Jan, 2026 | +1.46s | -1.47% | |||
| 54.9 | Mallory Park Racing Circuit (Car) | Race | 21 May, 2018 | 28 Jan, 2026 | +0.83s | -1.51% | |||
| 2:01.6 | Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | Race | 11 May, 2025 | 17 Apr, 2026 | +2.2s | -1.77% | |||
| 2:31.6 | Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (3.1) | Medium | 05 Sep, 2023 | 23 Jul, 2024 | +2.76s | -1.83% | |||
| 1:42.3 | Barber Motorsports Park | Heavy | 17 Jan, 2021 | 11 Sep, 2023 | +2.23s | -2.16% | |||
| 1:52.9 | Sonoma Raceway (Long) | Race | 06 Feb, 2025 | 22 Apr, 2025 | +2.46s | -2.19% | |||
| 1:47.6 | Cremona Circuit (Pre 2024) | Race | 02 Mar, 2025 | 03 Apr, 2025 | +2.56s | -2.40% | |||
| 1:10.6 | Circuit of Megara | Medium | 04 Jan, 2020 | 12 Jan, 2026 | +1.71s | -2.47% | |||
| 1:43.5 | Laguna Seca (Current) | Race | 31 Mar, 2025 | 23 Sep, 2025 | +2.67s | -2.58% | |||
| 1:20.7 | Hampton Downs Motorsport Park | Light | 30 Mar, 2014 | 11 Sep, 2023 | — | ||||
| 2:36.9 | Suzuka Circuit | Light | 19 Feb, 2021 | 19 Nov, 2021 | +4.57s | -2.97% | |||
| 1:39.2 | Winton Motor Raceway (National Circuit CW) | Heavy | 26 Mar, 2018 | 20 Jan, 2026 | +3.35s | -3.39% | |||
| 1:41.7 | Road Atlanta | Heavy | 23 Feb, 2025 | 04 Mar, 2025 | +3.61s | -3.56% | |||
| 1:54.3 | Sonoma Raceway (Long) | Race | 24 Jun, 2025 | 23 Sep, 2025 | +4.08s | -3.58% | |||
| 1:05.2 | Tsukuba Circuit | Medium | 28 Feb, 2016 | 21 Feb, 2023 | +2.32s | -3.59% | |||
| 1:55.7 | Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) | Race | 20 Feb, 2022 | 06 Nov, 2024 | +4.17s | -3.62% | |||
| 2:24.0 | NCM Motorsports Park-National Corvette Museum (Mulsanne Chicane) | Heavy | 22 Feb, 2025 | 04 Mar, 2025 | +5.48s | -3.81% | |||
| 1:13.1 | Circuit of Megara | Light | 01 Feb, 2015 | 13 Jan, 2026 | +2.84s | -4.02% | |||
| 2:36.5 | Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (3.1) | Heavy | 05 Sep, 2023 | 02 Apr, 2024 | +7.44s | -4.78% | |||
| 1:08.9 | Tsukuba Circuit | Medium | 22 Jan, 2023 | 21 Feb, 2023 | +3.41s | -5.18% | |||
| 2:09.2 | Texas World Speedway (2.9 Mile CCW) | Light | 23 Apr, 2016 | 21 Jan, 2026 | +6.5s | -5.21% | |||
| 1:55.5 | Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) | Heavy | 19 Jun, 2025 | 25 Jun, 2025 | +6.09s | -5.23% | |||
| 2:00.3 | Circuito de Alcarrás | Light | 14 Jan, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +6.27s | -5.24% | |||
| 1:12.3 | Gimli Motorsports Park | Light | 09 May, 2014 | 28 Apr, 2022 | +4.1s | -5.82% | |||
| 1:49.9 | Autodrom Saint-Petersburg | Medium | 31 May, 2015 | 13 Jun, 2026 | — | ||||
| 1:12.2 | Tsukuba Circuit | Medium | 15 May, 2009 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +4.96s | -7.36% | |||
| 1:35.7 | Thunderhill (West) | Medium | 11 Nov, 2022 | 18 Feb, 2023 | +6.88s | -7.40% | |||
| 8:50.7 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Medium | 17 Oct, 2019 | 17 Sep, 2023 | — | ||||
| 1:44.3 | Sonoma Raceway (NASCAR Chute) | Medium | 24 Jun, 2023 | 05 Mar, 2024 | +8.97s | -8.55% | |||
| 8:58.0 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Medium | 21 Dec, 2021 | 10 Sep, 2023 | +44.89s | -8.61% | |||
| 2:11.6 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway (2.4 Mile Outside Road Course) | Heavy | 17 Apr, 2023 | 11 Sep, 2023 | +11.27s | -8.62% | |||
| 1:32.6 | Anneau du Rhin (3 KM competition) | Medium | 25 Aug, 2020 | 11 Feb, 2026 | +8.22s | -9.12% | |||
| 2:19.9 | Autódromo Internacional do Algarve-Portimão Circuit | Medium | 05 Mar, 2016 | 18 Mar, 2022 | — | ||||
| 1:33.5 | Manfeild (Grand Prix) | Medium | 23 May, 2015 | 28 Feb, 2026 | — | ||||
| 2:18.8 | Mondello Park (CW) | Stock | 18 Jul, 2025 | 23 Jul, 2025 | — | ||||
| 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 | — | — |
Top Modified MR2 W20
| Year | Driver Name | Mod | Horsepower | Tire | Tire Size | Vs Predict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 (GregoryH/Race) | Gregory Hirst | Medium | 200 | 100 AR-1 | 225/45/15 | -8.23s |
| 1993 (w/R888) | Mr2GTS00 | Race | — | 100 R888 | — | -7.77s |
| 1993 (w/A7) | apex.attack | Race | 320 | 40 A7 | 245/40/17 / 275/40/17 | -7.2s |
| 1993 (w/R888R) | Schmechel Race Tech | Race | — | 100 R888R | — | -4.86s |
| 1994 (w/RE71R) | clas fransson | Race | — | 200 Potenza RE-71RS | — | -4.73s |
| 1992 (MarkGottscho/Race) | Mark Gottscho | Race | 158 | — | — | -3.17s |
| 1993 (w/595 RS-RR) | L Svedas | Race | 360 | 220 595 RSR | 235/40/18 | -2.89s |
| 1999 (EdgarL/Slicks) | Edgar Lau | Race | 200 | 40 Proxes RR | 215/40/17 / 235/40/17 | -2.76s |
| 1992 (w/ AR-1) | NeverWinter | Heavy | 320 | 100 AR-1 | 235/40/17 / 255/40/17 | -1.92s |
| 1990 (w/AR1) | Gregory Hirst | Medium | — | 100 AR-1 | — | -1.35s |