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How much horsepower does a 97 MR2 have?

The 1997 Toyota MR2 had a maximum horsepower of 138 HP. This mid-engine sports car was powered by a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder engine that produced 138 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 133 lb-ft of torque at 5,400 rpm.


Detailed Horsepower Specifications


The 1997 Toyota MR2 was available with a 2.0-liter 3S-GE DOHC inline 4-cylinder engine. This engine used Toyota's Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) technology to optimize power and efficiency. The engine produced a maximum of 138 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 133 lb-ft of torque at 5,400 rpm.


The MR2's engine was mated to either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission. The manual transmission version was able to accelerate from 0-60 mph in around 7.5 seconds, while the automatic took slightly longer at around 8.5 seconds.


Comparison to Other MR2 Models


The 1997 MR2 was the final model year of the third-generation "SW20" MR2, which was produced from 1990 to 1999. Earlier SW20 MR2 models had slightly less horsepower, with the 1990-1993 models producing 130 HP and the 1994-1996 models producing 135 HP.


The previous second-generation "AW11" MR2, produced from 1984 to 1989, had a smaller 1.6-liter engine that produced 112 HP. The fourth-generation "ZZW30" MR2 Spyder, produced from 2000 to 2007, had a 1.8-liter engine with 138 HP, matching the output of the 1997 model.

Did the MR2 come Turbo?


That's right—Turbo. Gone is the mechanically driven supercharger that puffed up the former car's 1.6-liter engine to acceptable power levels. For its high-sport engine option, the new MR2 borrows the lusty turbocharged and intercooled 3S-GTE 2.0-liter four developed for the Celica All-Trac.



How much HP can a MR2 make?


the stock mr2 block untouched can handle upward of 400+whp, if tuned correctly with a aem ems, and other mods, with no mods done to cams or internals, as long as the engine is healthy.



Are Toyota MR2 going up in value?


The MR2 has always offered a lot of fun for little money, but nowadays, these cars are surprisingly rare - and prices have climbed in recent years. If you are planning to buy one, just be sure to check for signs of corrosion and too much rust. This was a common issue among vehicles produced in this era.



How much is a supercharged MR2 worth?


A: The average price of a Toyota MR2 Supercharged - W10 is $20,765.



Is a Toyota MR2 fast?


At the test track, our supercharged MR2 turned in a 0-to-60-mph time of 6.5 seconds and ran the quarter-mile in 15.0 seconds at 91 mph. That's enough to hold off a Porsche 944S in the stoplight drags.



Which MR2 is supercharged?


In 1986 (1988 for the US market), Toyota introduced a supercharged engine for the MR2. Based on the same block and head, the 4A-GZE was equipped with a small Roots-type supercharger and a Denso intercooler.



Why are MR2 so rare?


The Toyota MR2 was discontinued after the smaller, lighter, and less expensive third-generation W30 MR2 had run its course for the 2005 model year.



How much horsepower does a 1997 Toyota MR2 have?


Toyota MR2 2.0 Manual, 154hp, 1997 5-speed.



Who has the fastest MR2 in the world?


Kyle Wade
Congratulations to Kyle Wade for establishing a new MR2 record with an 7.544 @ 196.42mph running our 8385 Next GEN boosting its K series engine. #honda #kseries #kswap #mr2 #Toyota.



How fast is a stock MR2?


Top speed is about 133mph.


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