Next Gen Toyota MR2
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Next Gen Toyota MR2
And here I was thinking son of Fiero was dead for sure this time...
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Spy Shot: Toyota MR2 Roadster
Our spies have captured this intriguing Toyota undergoing high-speed testing. Its mid-section plainly suggests that this is a mid-engined test mule, possibly an eventual replacement for the current MR2, which will be discontinued in the crucial U.S. market next year. But while the doors are plainly borrowed from the current MR2, just look at how much wider apart the wheels are than on the current car. The wheels themselves also appear to be much larger than any that could be accommodated by the current car. All this points to a larger mid-engined sportscar and that would give Toyota the opportunity to address one of the most pressing concerns over the current MR2, which is the near absence of reasonable storage space anywhere in the car. This would also be an opportunity to do something about the fiddly roof mechanism.
On a more futuristic note, some sources claim that the replacement MR2 could become part of Toyota's commitment to offer a full range of petrol/electric hybrid cars. With a relatively lightweight structure, the performance and economy benefits could make a petrol/electric hybrid uniquely appealing
http://www.channel4.com/4car/gallery...r2_page_6.html
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Source:4Car
Spy Shot: Toyota MR2 Roadster
Our spies have captured this intriguing Toyota undergoing high-speed testing. Its mid-section plainly suggests that this is a mid-engined test mule, possibly an eventual replacement for the current MR2, which will be discontinued in the crucial U.S. market next year. But while the doors are plainly borrowed from the current MR2, just look at how much wider apart the wheels are than on the current car. The wheels themselves also appear to be much larger than any that could be accommodated by the current car. All this points to a larger mid-engined sportscar and that would give Toyota the opportunity to address one of the most pressing concerns over the current MR2, which is the near absence of reasonable storage space anywhere in the car. This would also be an opportunity to do something about the fiddly roof mechanism.
On a more futuristic note, some sources claim that the replacement MR2 could become part of Toyota's commitment to offer a full range of petrol/electric hybrid cars. With a relatively lightweight structure, the performance and economy benefits could make a petrol/electric hybrid uniquely appealing
http://www.channel4.com/4car/gallery...r2_page_6.html
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The camaflaged version shown in the photos has a much better stance then the runabout thats in its last year of production.
Toyota should have built the car in the photos above instead of the runabout thats just about cancelled for good.
Toyota should have built the car in the photos above instead of the runabout thats just about cancelled for good.
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Originally Posted by JBsZ06
The camaflaged version shown in the photos has a much better stance then the runabout thats in its last year of production.
Toyota should have built the car in the photos above instead of the runabout thats just about cancelled for good.
Toyota should have built the car in the photos above instead of the runabout thats just about cancelled for good.
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You hit the nail on the head with that analogy..
Thats the car toyota should have made with a good 250 hp v 6..
That would have kicked porsches' boxster butt..
I doubt they will re enter that market when the MR2 ceases production..
JMO
Thats the car toyota should have made with a good 250 hp v 6..
That would have kicked porsches' boxster butt..
I doubt they will re enter that market when the MR2 ceases production..
JMO