- "The 2nd generation MR2, with a new, larger body that revealed its sportscar nature."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT6's Dealership
The Toyota MR2 G-Limited '97 is a 2nd Generation MR2 produced by car manufacturer Toyota. It first appeared in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec and has been featured in all subsequent mainline games up to Gran Turismo 6. It is the naturally aspirated version of the GT-S model.
Colors[]
There are six colors to choose from for this car:
- Super White II
- Black
- Super Red II
- Orange Mica Metallic
- Beige Mica Metallic
- Dark Purple Mica
Description[]
The second-generation MR2, which arrived in 1989, represented the all-new version of the AW11, Japan's first mass produced mid-engine sports car. Toyota wanted to broaden the appeal of its two-seater to the general public, so it made the car larger. To compensate for the added mass, Toyota increased power. The 4A-G, a 1.6-liter inline-4, was swapped in favor of the 3S-G, a 2.0-liter DOHC inline-4, which produced 163 BHP in naturally-aspirated form and 222 BHP when turbocharged. Unfortunately with the new engines, the handling characteristics of the AW11 worsened, as the car exhibited a tendency to oversteer. As a result, in December 1991, the chassis was completely revised in the updated SW20 II model.
Things dramatically improved, even more so in 1994 with version III that featured more power via a stronger turbocharger; 242 BHP and 224.2 lb-ft of torque. The naturally-aspirated model also saw an increase in performance going to 178 BHP and 141.0 lb-ft of torque. In June 1996, the version IV added a helical LSD, as well as standard fare ABS. In December 1997, the version V introduced VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing-intelligent) to the naturally-aspirated engine that was now pumping out 197 BHP and 151.8 lb-ft of torque. With all these improvements, the SW20 became one of the most popular sports car of its day, outshining the AW11, the model that started it all.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec | Toyota Dealership | 23,750 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 4 | Late 90's Showroom | Approx. 15,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo PSP | Toyota Dealership | 23,600 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Used Car Dealership (Lv. 1+) | Approx. 19,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Toyota Dealership | 23,600 | --- |
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