In , a Torsen limited-slip differential was optional, while ride height went up slightly. Model year was the last for the MR2 Spyder in the U. Special performance variants of the MR2 are rare. A single all-wheel-drive Group B rally prototype of the Mark 1 MR2 dubbed "D" began development in Japan but was left unfinished with the demise of the race class in Today, the car resides in the Japanese Toyota factory collection.
The best of these cars, especially rarer supercharged versions, have recently started coming up in value.
Mark II MR2s were unfortunately popular with tuners in the s and s, again making it difficult to find a stock, unmolested example in solid condition. Mark III MR2 Spyders are the newest and thus the easiest models to find in respectable shape, and also never really caught on with the aftermarket crowd, leaving many original examples.
With any MR2, values will be strongest for those equipped with manual transmissions, which most were built with. Toyota MR2s vary in price from generation to generation depending on condition, miles and options. The fastest Toyota MR2 sold in the U. Mark I supercharged cars have a top speed of mph, with naturally-aspirated Mk1 models able to hit mph. Zero-tomph times range from roughly 5. As demand for small sports cars waned, Toyota pulled out of the marketplace.
Toyota MR2 sales declined in the U. Toyota as a brand is now more focused on practical, fuel-efficient commuter models. There are no current plans to bring a new mid-engine MR2 model to market. Toyota's current sports cars are the front-engine Toyota 86 and Supra, co-developed with Subaru and BMW, respectively. Close Ad. Due to its rarity, a post-revision MR2 Turbo in 2 Excellent condition carries a Along with bigger brakes, raised engine vents, and fog lamps, Turbo models got an extra interior storage compartment between the two seats.
Like the Turbo model, naturally aspirated post-revision cars are worth a little more—4 percent for a 2-condition car. For the —95 model years, naturally aspirated models were tuned for an additional 5 hp, resulting in an additional 6 percent premium.
The SW20 MR2 is gaining momentum in the market. Since January , 2-condition Turbo models saw a 25 percent value increase in the Hagerty Price Guide. In that same time, price lookups on Hagerty Valuation Tools increased 55 percent.
Using insurance quotes as a sign of interest, the SW20 MR2 has seen consistent growth over the last year, with a 22 percent increase. Millennials show the most interest, making up 55 percent of quotes—Gen-X follows at 31 percent. No two TRDGTs are the same, as customers could select which additional engine, suspension, and interior upgrades they wanted. Like this article? Check out Hagerty Insider , our e-magazine devoted to tracking trends in the collector car market. Market Trends , Valuation.
Share Leave comment. Most vehicles are listed under the make and model recorded on their V5 documents. In some cases though, the make and model name isn't properly recorded and the the vehicle will be counted under one of the following alternative categories:. As with all large government databases, there are errors in this dataset especially since quite a lot of the data for older vehicles is based on paper records that were originally maintained by local authorities.
The most common error that crops up is vehicles that don't have exactly the correct model variant recorded on their V5 registration document.
For example, a special edition Peugeot Gentry might only have Peugeot recorded on its V5. This can lead to some model variants appearing to be rarer than they actually are.
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