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2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder Base 2dr Conv Manual (GS)

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, 2-Seat Roadster, 2-Seater
25 mpg city / 30 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

2-Seat Roadster

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

2-Seater

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

2195

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas I4

Displacement:

1.8L/110

Fuel System:

MPFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

138 @ 6400

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

125 @ 4400

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual w/OD

Suspension Type - Front:

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear:

Dual Link Independent

Front Tire Size:

P185/55R15

Rear Tire Size:

P205/50R15

Spare Tire Size:

T125/70D16

Front Wheel Size (in):

15 x 6.0

Rear Wheel Size (in):

15 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material:

Alloy

Rear Wheel Material:

Alloy

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.3 x 0.6

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

12.7

Wheelbase (in):

96.5

Length, Overall (in):

153.0

Trunk Volume (ft³):

1.9

Advanced Technical Data

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.90

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.39

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.03

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.82

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.25

Clutch Size (in):

8.3

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

4.31

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

433

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

11.0

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

30.2

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

30.2

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

0.79

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):

0.59

Spare Wheel Size (in):

16 x 4.0

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

13.6

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

2.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

32.0

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):

34.8

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.0 x 0.8

Front Head Room (in):

37.3

Front Leg Room (in):

42.2

Front Shoulder Room (in):

51.0

Front Hip Room (in):

49.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

66.7

Height, Overall (in):

48.8

Track Width, Front (in):

58.1

Track Width, Rear (in):

57.5

Min Ground Clearance (in):

4.9

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