Driving the MR2 is a lot of fun. Thanks to the mid-engine design the car has sharp reflexes and a race-car feel. The steering is quick and responsive, though this electrically assisted rack doesn't provide as much road feel as other cars in this class. The hard-to-access bin behind the seats holds just 1.5 cubic feet of cargo, and the "trunk" is nearly useless unless the spare tire is removed.

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Powered by Toyota's wonderful "Sweet Sixteen" engine, the MR2 was as much fun to drive as it was to look at. It displaced just 1.6 liters, but the 16-valve DOHC electronically fuel-injected engine produced 112 horsepower, and was enough to propel the Toyota MR2 to 60 mph in a little over eight seconds, and on to a top speed of over 120 mph. The original Toyota MR2 featured four wheel independent suspension (of course) and disc brakes all around, the fronts being vented.



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