1984.06 : TOYOTA announced the release of the MR-2(AW11) which is
the first midship car in Japanese sport car history. The MR-2 line-up includes
the 1.6 G and the 1.6 G-Limited with a 4A-GELU 1.6liter engine that makes
130 horsepower and a choice of 5 speed manual transmission or 4 speed automatic
transmission, and 1.5 S with a 3A-LU 1.5 liter engine which makes 83 horse
power and a choice of 5 speed manual transmission or 4 speed automatic
transmission.
1985.01 : The WHITE RUNNER, based on the G-LTD, features including super-white2
body color, colored spoiler, colored door mirrors and side mud guards,
power window, powered door lock, and a front bronze glass.
1985.06 : There were some minor changes including colored bumpers and a
rear spoiler, colored side skirts (G-LTD), power window, and a front bronze
glass (G-LTD).
1985.08 : The G sports package was added. The G Sports Package, based on
the G, adopts the rear stabilizer, side mud guards, 7 way seats, hard type
suspension, and RE 71 tires.
1986.01 : The BLACK LIMITED, based on the G Sports Package, features black
metallic body color, colored front spoiler, rear spoiler, side mud guards,
and exclusive steering wheel and a shift knob.
1986.8 : The MR-2 supercharger was launched. The MR-2 1.6G Supercharger is powered by the 4A-GZELU engine with the supercharger that develops 145 horsepower. Also, MR-2 with T-BAR roof is added to the MR-2 line-up. A mild facelift includes front spoiler and rear combination lamp design, and side air intake (SC model).
1987.07 : There were some minor changes.
1988.01 : The Super Edition, based on the G-LTD supercharger AD, features
white/beige metallic two-tone body color, colored door knobs, colored mud
guards, colored alloy wheels, a front bronze tinted glass, leather combination
sports seats, leather wrapped shift knob/packing lever, and a leather wrapped
MOMO steering wheel.
1988.08 : The MR-2 adopts electrical fold-in door mirrors (G-LTD), colored
door knobs, a rear spoiler with high mounted stop lamp, and front a tinted
glass.
1989.01 :The Super Edition, based on the G-LTD T-bar roof, features blue mica body color, colored mud guards, Recaro seats, a leather wrapped MOMO steering wheel, front wipers with fin.
1989.10 : The new MR-2(SW20) was introduced. The chassis's performance
has been improved, and it was 200mm longer in length, 80mm longer
in wheelbase and about 150kg more heavy in weight than the AW11 MR-2.
The SW20 MR-2 is powered by the 3S-GTE 2.0 liter, L-4 DOHC turbocharged
engine with intercooler,with 225 horsepower. And a 3S-GE L4 DOHC
engine that produces 165 horsepower is also available. Front and rear brakes
adopt ventilated disc brakes.
1991.12 : All versions got the larger 15 inches tires and brake, and the
suspension has been improved to achieve in better at-limit handling stability
and driving quality on all conditions. The MR-2 GT adopts Bilstein shock
absorbers and a Viscous LSD.
1993.10 : The suspension has been further improved to to maximize driving performance and handling. The improved 3S-GTE engine makes 245 horsepower, and the 3S-GE engine makes 180 horsepower.
1996.02 : The MR-spider open top model was introduced by TTC (Toyota TechnoCraft).
The MR-spider is equpped with sports ABS, alloy wheels, a soft top, an
exclusive engine food, driver & passenger SRS airbags, power steering,
power window, keyless entry unlock, and an auto airconditioning
1996.06 : The MR-2 adds the dual SRS(Supplemental Restraint System) airbag
and the sports ABS which utilized revolutionary state of the art technology
giving brake control for all road surface conditions.
1997.12 : The 2.0-liter 3S-GE engine was changed into new BEAMS engine
with VVT-i( Variable Valve Timing-intelligent ) that produces 200 horsepower
and 21.0kg-m of torque.
1998.09 : The TRD2000GT was introduced. The features of the TRD2000GT are
GT racing aero cowl (a front bumper, fenders, side steps, rear fenders,
a rear bumper, and a rear wing), a phase-1 modified 3S-GTE engine (ECU,
camshafts, head gasket), a high response muffler, adjustable suspension,
front/rear stabilzers, and ALUMI-K 18x8.5/18x9.5 alloy wheels.
Main Equipment of the GT & GT-S :
Alloy wheels & high performance tyres, Stabilizer (front & rear),
Bilstein shock absorber, Viscous LSD, Sport ABS, front & rear spoiler,
High mounted stop lamp, front fog lamps, electric door mirrors, Leather
wrapped steering wheel & shift knob, Driver & passenger SRS air
bags, power steering, keyless entry unlock, RECARO seats (option), Power
windows, Auto air conditioning.
Main Equipment of the G-limited & G :
Alloy wheels, Stabilizer (front & rear), Helical
LSD(option), Sport ABS, High mounted stop lamp, electric door mirrors, Driver
& passenger SRS air bags, RECARO seats (option), Power windows, Auto air
conditioning,
[G-limited] front & rear spoiler, Leather wrapped steering wheel &
shift knob, Power steering, Keyless entry unlock.
