Toyota’s New MR2 May Have Just Been Caught Testing For The First Time
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Key Points:
- Toyota is advancing development of a mid-engine GR model, possibly reviving the MR2 or Celica name, with a prototype recently spotted during track testing in Japan.
- The prototype features a sporty coupe design with Yaris-sourced headlights and taillights, large rear fender cooling intakes, and a fixed swan-neck rear wing, indicating a mid-mounted powertrain.
- The new model is expected to have a mid-engine, all-wheel-drive layout with Torsen limited-slip differentials and a transmission positioned at the rear, capable of distributing power variably between front and rear axles.
- It will be powered by Toyota’s new G20E 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, targeting around 300 horsepower in standard form and up to 400 hp or more in higher-performance variants, with a racing version potentially reaching 600 hp.
- Details such as the availability of a manual transmission remain unknown, and Toyota has yet to officially confirm the model’s name or release further information on the expanding GR lineup.
