The first generation Toyota MR2 was a lightweight 2-seater built from 1984 to 1989 with a small inline-4 engine. The faster version had a small Rootes-type supercharger and made 145 horsepower on a good day. Today's feature MR2 has a later MR2 turbo engine shoehorned into the rear and makes quite a few additional ponies. Find this 1989 Toyota MR2 2.2l Turbo Swap for sale in Portland, ME currently bidding for $8,700 reserve-not-met with a few hours to go.
This MR2 has 87k miles on the odometer, which is low miles for a 24 year old car, especially one like the MR2 that tends to be a good reliable driver. The black paint still shines and aftermarket wheels actually look good on this car.
The original 1.6 liter 4-banger has been replaced by a 2.2 liter stroked
3SGTE with aftermarket internals and is pumping out 300 horsepower into
a 5-speed manual gearbox. Performance should be excellent and the lightweight MR2 chassis will be very happy with the turbocharged nature of the new engine.
The black interior looks in good shape and the optional leather interior looks very nice. Most Mk1 MR2s we see have some kind of faded cloth, so a nice leather is a surprise.
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Doin' it right. 'cept for the 2.0T badge from a Hyundai Genesis, this car is damn near perfect. And sadly, priced accordingly.
ReplyDeleteAnyone concerned about the rust pictured, if this car stays off the road during the winter and is stored indoors / heated / dehumidified, you have about 10 more years before it goes through and needs attention. Until then, enjoy popping wheelies. haha.
I saw this on eBay a few days ago, but already at 8700 without hitting reserve I think it's a bit much. Also had been listed before & not hit reserve. I'm thinking more than 6-7k is a bit too much for ANY MK1, even as much as I want another one!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks super clean. I would skip the window tinting (including the top of the windshield). Someone could pay $6-7k and get their money's worth. But yes, $8,700 might be pushing it.
DeleteThis sounds fantastic but I always read statements like the one in this ad, "There are about 2,000 miles on the engine." and think, "What is wrong with it? Why the hell would you go through so much time, effort, and money only to drive it for 2k and sell it?" Really, you couldn't possibly be bored with it, could you? That's like someone being bored with dating a supwer model who is also a member of MENSA... I mean, surely there are guys out there that are like that, but not me... so it comes back to, What's wrong with it?
ReplyDeleteSome people enjoy the journey more than the destination...with project cars, once the project is done, the urge can be strong to move on to the next challenge. If it was rebuilt by a hobbyist, I'd bet this is the answer.
DeleteI'd like to know more about #981!
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It's powered by a Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle engine & 6-spd sequential transmission, mounted where the passenger seat originally resided. A long chain passes through the middle bulkhead back to a spool mounted approximately where the original transmission once sat. Stock MR2 axles power the wheels and it rides on stock suspension.
DeleteRevs to 14,000 rpm, no need to use the clutch when shifting!
Holy Toledo, that's cool. Do you guys still have and race it? Or was it just for one LeMons?
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