Shifterati

Toyota MR2

3rd gen Toyota MR2 2000–2005

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

What it came with

Badges
  • MR2 Spyder1,2
  • 1.8L four (1ZZ-FED)3,4,5

    138 hp, with VVT-i variable valve timing

Transmissions
5-speed manual1,4, 5-speed sequential manual (SMT) (2002)3,4, 6-speed sequential manual (SMT) (2003–2005)6,4,2
Drivetrains
Rear-wheel drive1
Trims
Base1,4
Packages
Leather upholstery (2002–2005)4,6,2, Limited-slip differential (2004–2005)7,4
  • Model codes: ZZW304
  • Curb weight: 2,195 lb8,4
  • Cargo space: 1.9 cu ft7,2
  • Top: Manual soft top with a heated glass rear window; you get out to raise or lower it1,2
  • Sold: More than 7,200 in the first year and 720 in 2005, by Grassroots Motorsports4

Sources

  1. Edmunds 2000 Spyder review
  2. Consumer Guide (2005 flashback)
  3. Edmunds 2002 Spyder review
  4. Grassroots Motorsports (Spyder guide)
  5. Gear Patrol (used Spyder)
  6. Edmunds 2003 Spyder review
  7. Edmunds 2004 Spyder review
  8. Edmunds 2000 Spyder specs