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Toyota MR2 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1989–1999) — Second Generation

The second-generation Toyota MR2 comes as a Coupe or Targa, with the engine behind you and drive at the rear. This generation is about a compact sports-car layout rather than a conventional front-engine coupe.

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Toyota MR2 Engines and Transmissions

A Toyota MR2 engine sits behind you and sends power to the rear wheels, keeping the drivetrain compact. Selected examples include a 2.2 AT Coupe automatic plus Targa 2.0 MT and 2.0 AT gasoline pairings—the transmission changes how involved you are, not the rear-drive layout.

Coupe — Toyota MR2 Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Toyota MR2 Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.0 ATGasoline1998 cm³165 hp121 kW191 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
2.0 MTGasoline1998 cm³165 hp121 kW191 N⋅mManualRWD
2.0 ATGasoline1998 cm³170 hp125 kW191 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
2.0 ATGasoline1998 cm³175 hp128 kW186 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
2.0 MTGasoline1998 cm³175 hp129 kW186 N⋅mManualRWD
2.0 MTGasoline1998 cm³180 hp132 kW191 N⋅mManualRWD
2.0 MTGasoline1998 cm³208 hp153 kW275 N⋅mManualRWD
2.0 MTGasoline1998 cm³225 hp165 kW304 N⋅mManualRWD
2.0 MTGasoline1998 cm³225 hp165 kW304 N⋅mManualRWD
2.0 MTGasoline1998 cm³245 hp180 kW304 N⋅mManualRWD
2.2 MTGasoline2164 cm³136 hp100 kW190 N⋅mManualRWD
2.2 ATGasoline2166 cm³136 hp100 kW196 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
2.0 MTGasoline1998 cm³156 hp115 kW186 N⋅mManualRWD
2.2 MTGasoline2164 cm³132 hp97 kW190 N⋅mManualRWD

Targa — Toyota MR2 Engines and Transmissions

Targa Toyota MR2 Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.0 MTGasoline1998 cm³170 hp125 kW195 N⋅mManualRWD
2.0 ATGasoline1998 cm³170 hp125 kW195 N⋅mAutomaticRWD

Toyota MR2 Dimensions

Coupe — Toyota MR2 Dimensions

Coupe Toyota MR2 Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
2.0 AT4180 mm1695 mm1240 mm2400 mm1240 kgNot provided135 mm
2.0 MT4180 mm1695 mm1240 mm2400 mm1210 kgNot provided135 mm
2.0 AT4180 mm1695 mm1240 mm2400 mm1270 kgNot provided130 mm
2.0 AT4180 mm1695 mm1240 mm2400 mm1210 kg1570 kg130 mm
2.0 MT4180 mm1695 mm1240 mm2400 mm1260 kg1570 kg130 mm
2.0 MT4180 mm1695 mm1240 mm2400 mm1240 kgNot provided130 mm
2.0 MT4180 mm1695 mm1240 mm2400 mm1260 kg1370 kg135 mm
2.0 MT4180 mm1695 mm1240 mm2400 mm1210 kg1570 kg130 mm
2.0 MT4180 mm1695 mm1240 mm2400 mm1270 kgNot provided135 mm
2.0 MT4180 mm1695 mm1240 mm2400 mm1280 kgNot provided130 mm
2.2 MT4180 mm1695 mm1240 mm2400 mm1145 kg1570 kg130 mm
2.2 AT4180 mm1695 mm1240 mm2400 mmNot providedNot provided135 mm
2.0 MT4180 mm1695 mm1240 mm2400 mmNot provided1155 kg135 mm
2.2 MT4180 mm1695 mm1240 mm2400 mmNot provided1145 kg135 mm

Targa — Toyota MR2 Dimensions

Targa Toyota MR2 Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
2.0 MT4171 mm1700 mm1240 mm2400 mm135 mm
2.0 AT4171 mm1700 mm1240 mm2400 mm135 mm

Toyota MR2 Cargo Space

Coupe — Toyota MR2 Cargo Space

Coupe Toyota MR2 Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
2.0 AT220 l
2.0 MT220 l
2.0 AT220 l
2.0 AT220 l
2.0 MT220 l
2.0 MT220 l
2.0 MT220 l
2.0 MT220 l
2.0 MT220 l
2.0 MT220 l
2.2 MT220 l
2.2 AT220 l
2.0 MT220 l
2.2 MT220 l

Targa — Toyota MR2 Cargo Space

Targa Toyota MR2 Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
2.0 MT220 l
2.0 AT220 l