1st gen Toyota MR2 1985–1989

What it came with

• 1.6L twin-cam four (4A-GE)^1,2

  112 hp, 16 valves, 7,500 rpm redline

• 1.6L supercharged four^1,2,3

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

Transmissions

5-speed manual^1,2,3, Automatic²

Drivetrains

Rear-wheel drive¹

Trims

Base^1,2, Supercharged (1988–1989)^4,2,3

Packages

T-bar roof (1987–1989)^4,3

• Model codes: AW11¹
• Curb weight: 2,149 lb in Classic Motorsports' specs; 2,200 to 2,493 lb by version in The Truth About Cars^1,2
• Suspension: MacPherson struts front and rear¹
• Development: Shown as the SV-3 concept at the 1983 Tokyo Motor Show, with handling input from Lotus engineer Roger Becker^1,4,2
• Sold: About 160,000 worldwide before the Miata arrived in 1989, by Hagerty⁴

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 only^1,4

  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)