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Auto Car
01-08-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Car
Toyota MR2: roof down, mid-engine fun for £3000
Having pared as much steel, aluminium, plastic, rubber, fabric and glass from this car as they felt they could get away with, Toyota's weight-shaving engineers reckoned that any driver of this sylphic machine should try just as hard to minimize the load. To ensure that their mission was honoured, said engineers provided this car with laughably little storage space, unless you were prepared to travel one-up and use the passenger seat and its footwell to stuff in more stuff. Toyota's third generation MR2, which appeared in time for the new century's dawn in 1999, had no boot, and so little room under the bonnet that the desperate could stuff only shoes or a washbag into the spare wheel to supplement the glovebox and a pair of small cubbies behind the front seats. A dirty weekend in this car would be just that. Toyota's weight-saving aims trimmed the MR2's heft to 960kg and usefully reduced its size compared to the previous model, besides providing a neatly folding hood. It wasn't as light as a Lotus Elise which could weigh as much as 210kg less, but it was a lot more affordable, slightly more civilized and almost as much fun. The simplification mission extended to this tiny Toyota's specification, which provided the choice of one engine – a 136bhp 1.8 litre – and initially one five-speed gearbox. Later there would be an automatic, and later still the addition of a sixth speed for both transmissions. That added weight, and so did extra stiffening to the body's nose and tail – not that it was a wobbler in the first place – and an increase in wheel diameter from 15in to 16in, but the revised 2002 MR2 was still a light car for light travellers.
ArabGT
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- ArabGT
Toyota 4 Cylinder Engine Set to Deliver 600 HP Shockwave
Toyota has taken a bold leap forward with the introduction of its revolutionary Toyota 4 cylinder engine, part of the new G20E lineup. This 2.0-liter gasoline engine was designed from the ground up to power the next generation of Gazoo Racing vehicles. Its first appearance in the GR Yaris M concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon showcased not only its technical prowess but also its astonishing performance, delivering between 400 and 450 horsepower from a compact, mid-rear-mounted layout featuring an IHI turbocharger. The Road to 600 Horsepower One of the most talked-about breakthroughs in performance engineering, this Toyota 4 cylinder engine has been confirmed by the brand's engineers—via Auto Motor und Sport—to be capable of pushing past the 600-horsepower threshold when paired with a larger turbo. That's nearly double the power output of the three-cylinder G16E GTS currently found in the GR Yaris. Despite facing constraints from global emissions standards, especially in Europe and North America, Toyota is determined to make this engine a benchmark of intelligent performance and efficiency. Designed for Flexibility The Toyota 4 cylinder engine isn't just powerful—it's also incredibly adaptable. It can be mounted in both front-engine longitudinal and mid-rear layouts, giving designers and engineers freedom to integrate it across a variety of platforms. This versatility opens the door for a potential revival of beloved Toyota sports cars, including the MR2, Celica, GR86, and even a future Supra model. Challenging the Segment Leaders Currently, the most powerful production engine in this class is the Mercedes-AMG M139L, delivering 469 horsepower. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ 440 MR followed closely at 440 horsepower in a very limited production run. But Toyota is setting its sights higher—the new Toyota 4 cylinder engine aims to outperform these benchmarks while remaining in a compact engine class. A New Era for Gazoo Racing More than just an engine, the Toyota 4 cylinder engine symbolizes the future of Gazoo Racing. It's built to serve as the foundation for a range of hybrid, electrified, and traditional sports cars. Whether it's racing on the Super GT circuits or powering high-performance street cars with a motorsport pedigree, this engine represents Toyota's commitment to innovation and adrenaline-fueled driving. Room to Grow Adding to its long-term potential, engineers designed the Toyota 4 cylinder engine with extra space between the cylinders, allowing for significant displacement expansion. This scalable architecture hints at a tuning capability reminiscent of the iconic 2JZ engine, offering enthusiasts a new platform to explore and elevate. In Summary: The Rise of a New Icon The GR Yaris M concept showcased the Toyota 4 cylinder engine with 400–450 hp. Toyota engineers confirmed it can exceed 600 hp with a larger turbo. Versatile design allows front or mid-rear installations. Scalable construction links it to the legendary performance of the 2JZ. With the Toyota 4 cylinder engine, the brand is poised to redefine what's possible from compact powerplants—delivering a perfect balance of efficiency, innovation, and raw power to fuel the next generation of Toyota performance cars.
