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Toyota MR2 · 1st gen (1985–1989)

1989 Toyota MR2

This page is a draft. It has not been approved yet, so read it with care.

What it came with

  • 1.6L twin-cam four (4A-GE)1,2

    112 hp, 16 valves, 7,500 rpm redline

  • 1.6L supercharged four1,2,3

    145 hp; the supercharger's clutch lets it idle off load · 1988–1989

Transmissions
5-speed manual1,2,3, Automatic2
Drivetrains
Rear-wheel drive1
Trims
Base1,2, Supercharged (1988–1989)4,2,3
Packages
T-bar roof (1987–1989)4,3

Rare finds

Rare trims, packages and options to look out for, and whether finding one is good news.

  • Good find 1.6L supercharged four Engine

    The quickest 1st gen sold, for 1988 and 1989 only1,4

    Why it is a good find: Hagerty calls the supercharged cars the most collectible first generation MR2s: rarer, faster and better looking.4

Sources

  1. Classic Motorsports (1st gen guide)
  2. The Truth About Cars (1988 Supercharged)
  3. Japanese Nostalgic Car (Supercharged)
  4. Hagerty (1984–89 MR2)