TOYOTA INTRODUCES IMPROVED TOYOTA MR2

1. Newly Developed 1.6-Liter Twin-cam Engine with Supercharger
   The 4A-GZE, which is based on the 1,587cc twin-cam 16-valve engine (4A-GELU), has a supercharger^* with air-to-air intercooler that cools the compressed air to improve intake efficiency. The result is a high-performance engine producing higher torque at all engine speeds, and offering superior starts and acceleration.
2. Reinforcements to Chassis
   The suspension has been greatly improved and strengthened to complement mounting a higher performance engine. in the rear suspension, larger-diameter shock absorbers have been adopted and the suspension arms repositioned to provide superior handling, stability and riding comfort. Performance rods have been fitted between the two front suspension units of the supercharged and T-bar roof models. This provides greater rigidity to the body as well as improving the steering response, such as when cornering.
   Larger brake disks and brake boosters are used for the 1.6-liter 16-valve twin-cam engine models with and without supercharger. Tandem brake boosters have been adopted for the supercharged models to allow powerful braking with a light pedal effort.
3. T-Bar Roof Models
   The T-bar roof has detachable glass panels (with sunshade panels) on both sides, and when these are removed the barshaped section remains along the middle. This roof has been introduced for the 1.6-liter 16-valve twin-cam engine models.
   The T-bar roof creates an open interior space, and even when the roof panels are fitted, sunlight can be enjoyed by removing the sunshade panels. The glass roof panels are removed by simply pulling the levers, and can be secured together with the sunshade panels in a soft case on the partition trim at the back of the seats.
4. Changes to the Exterior
   A larger front bumper and front spoilers, together with newly designed combination tail lamps, give a sporty and clear-cut exterior exactly suited to a midship car. The supercharged models have an added new rear look with an FRP (fiber-reinforced plastic) louvered engine cover to radiate heat from the engine and inter-cooler.
5. More Luxurious Interior
   Use of new seat material and the new door lining gives greater substance to the interior. Also, the small-diameter steering wheel and push-button heater control panel increase ease of operation.

^*Supercharger Drive System