Technically a MR2?
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From: Moore, OK
Originally Posted by AP1 Driver,Apr 29 2009, 02:30 PM
I miss my old MR2's. Tell you what though. I dont miss trying to work anywhere on the engine. FMR FTW
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From: Goldsboro, NC
Originally Posted by electronspeeder,Apr 29 2009, 02:15 PM
Ahh... thanks to Wikipedia, here are other FMR cars:
Aston Martin Vanquish
Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2005)
Bill Thomas Cheetah early-1960s Chevrolet-based GT-prototype race car
Chevrolet Corvette (4th through 6th Generation)
Chevrolet Camaro
Pontiac Firebird
Dodge Viper
Honda S2000
Infiniti G35 and G37
Caterham Seven
Lotus Seven
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
Maserati Quattroporte
Mazda MX-5 (third generation)
Mazda RX-7
Mazda RX-8
MG ZT (V8 260 only)
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
BMW Z4
Nissan 350Z
Porsche 924
Porsche 928
Porsche 944
Porsche 968
Reliant 3 wheelers[citation needed]
Rover 75 (V8 260 only)
Suzuki Cappuccino
Toyota Previa
Volvo B10M
Volvo B12M
Volvo B58
Aston Martin Vanquish
Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2005)
Bill Thomas Cheetah early-1960s Chevrolet-based GT-prototype race car
Chevrolet Corvette (4th through 6th Generation)
Chevrolet Camaro
Pontiac Firebird
Dodge Viper
Honda S2000
Infiniti G35 and G37
Caterham Seven
Lotus Seven
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
Maserati Quattroporte
Mazda MX-5 (third generation)
Mazda RX-7
Mazda RX-8
MG ZT (V8 260 only)
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
BMW Z4
Nissan 350Z
Porsche 924
Porsche 928
Porsche 944
Porsche 968
Reliant 3 wheelers[citation needed]
Rover 75 (V8 260 only)
Suzuki Cappuccino
Toyota Previa
Volvo B10M
Volvo B12M
Volvo B58
I always wanted to own a crap load of cars.
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From: FAR BEYOND THE WHEEL...
Figures I just left spyderchat to come here & see a post about MR2s
I just sold my 03' 2zz swapped MR2 last week
I would consider the 2 cars similar in some regards. They are both small, 2 seats, convertible, 4 cylinder.
But thats where it ends. The handling characteristics on a mid-rear engine car is much different than a front-mid engine car. Snap oversteer etc.
I want to build something different now, Im looking to buy an S2k by next week. Looking forward to easy accessibility on both sides of the engine
I just sold my 03' 2zz swapped MR2 last week
I would consider the 2 cars similar in some regards. They are both small, 2 seats, convertible, 4 cylinder.
But thats where it ends. The handling characteristics on a mid-rear engine car is much different than a front-mid engine car. Snap oversteer etc.
I want to build something different now, Im looking to buy an S2k by next week. Looking forward to easy accessibility on both sides of the engine
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You have an s2000. To say that you have a mid engine car is correct. But to say that you have an MR2 makes very little sense.
That's like saying owning a Ford Mustang is the same as owning a G35. Both are front engine, rear wheel drive. But a Mustang is certainly not a G35.
That's like saying owning a Ford Mustang is the same as owning a G35. Both are front engine, rear wheel drive. But a Mustang is certainly not a G35.
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From: Maggie Valley, NC
Originally Posted by psychoazn,Apr 29 2009, 03:28 PM
I think they define it as having the Center of Gravity behind the front axle
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From: Mooresville, NC
Originally Posted by detonator2x,Apr 29 2009, 05:55 PM
Okay so I was thinkin about this the other day. Isn't the S2000 "technically" a MR2? Its labeled as a FR class car since the engine is mounted in the front. However, the engine is mounted behind the front axle. And it's a 2 seater. Which, if I'm not mistaken, is the definition of the MR2 (Mid-engine RWD 2 Seater. Some say Midship Runabout 2 str) in Toyota's car. Would I be wrong in saying I have a MR2 again? (I had one of the 1988 SuperCharged ones a few years ago).
Agree? Disagree?
Agree? Disagree?
I love the 80's Supercharged MR2's!! Got one in the garage right now! Pulley upgrade and NA transmission and the things moves pretty damn well. Feels lots faster than the S2000 due to having some low end power.
