Review of 2001 Toyota MR-Spyder

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   The MR Spyder was shown in the Tokyo Motor show in the year 1997 and got appraisal from many people. This mid-engine/rear-drive two-seater is a fully engineered "world design". The MR-Spyder is based on a new platform that the automaker plans to utilize in various forms for other applications, as well. Envisioned from the very start as the ultralight yet extremely affordable sport roadster, the Spyder prototype weighs almost 2230 pounds. It is 100 pounds less than the new Mazda Miata, which Toyota sees as a prime competitor. At its core is a rigid steel unibody which is wrapped with bolt-on steel body panels. Using this easily interchangeable sheetmetal not only helps in quick repairs when needed, but also allows the MR-Spyder to be updated and/or modified by individual owners.
   
   Powering this trick Toyota is the all-new 1.8-liter aluminum DOHC four-cylinder engine which was equipped with the firm's VVT-i variable valve timing package. Making almost 140 horses and 127 pound-feet of torque, it is combined to a sequential five-speed manual sport-shift gearbox that has both a conventional gear lever and the steering-wheel-mounted up/down buttons but no clutch pedal. Toyota claims that this setup is capable enough to was speedy Spyder 0-60 mph in just over 7 seconds.
   
   The MR-Spyder's well-tailored passenger compartment is hardly short on creature comforts and incorporates a well equipped brushed aluminum accent trim throughout. Dedicated Sybarites can then pack the forward vertical element of its center console with almost a full range of high-end audio equipment, the MR-Spyder's lightweight manually operated top can be quickly deployed from under the rear hard tonneau cover to fend off inclement weather. There is a lot of storage space underhood and behind the seatbacks in order to accommodate the weekend needs of a pair of light travelers.

   
   

   
   
    

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