MR2-Die-For: Tito Figueroa’s Toyota MR2 Turbo

Toyota MR2′s are extremely potent track cars. It’s no wonder! Because with their mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive platform, there is a tremendous amount of grip to be had from the rear tires, especially during cornering.

It’s even fast on a straight line! Stock out of the box, this USDM MR2 Turbo model can accelerate from 0-60 in 6.1 seconds, and can take the quarter mile in 14.7 seconds.

But the best thing about this MR2 is that it not only goes fast, but it does it in style as well. With a sleek exterior styling comparable to the Ferrari 348 and F355, it’s not hard to get heads turning towards your direction.

All the more for for Tito Figueroa’s Toyota MR2. This car has been completely tuned, pimped, styled, beautified, and exemplified inside, outside, and under the hood, that it brings envy to the eyes of mere onlookers.

This is one MR2-die-for.

Road on to see the specs and pictures of this awesome ride.

In this view, you’ll find a GReddy front lip and side skirts, and ’98 clear bumper lights with mouldings. The stance and handling is courtesy of super cool gear such as an Ohlins 36-way adjustable sport suspension system, Tanabe Sustec pro coil springs, Cusco front and rear strut bar, White line after market rear stabilizer bar and adjustable stabilizer link.

The white 17-inch Prodrive wheels look perfect for this ride!

At the back, you’ll find a Border rear under skirt, a SARD rear wing, ’94 Kouki round tail lights…

And the gorgeous PHOENIX Departure twin muffler exhaust system which connects to the engine via custom-made down pipe and 3-inch piping.

Under the hood, there’s a 3rd generation Toyota 3SGTE turbo engine supported by TRD engine supports, and modified with Stage 4 auto plus head works, 1mm oversized valves, TODA camshafts 264 duration 9mm lift
(intake/ exhaust), TODA adjustable cam gears, and an Apexi air filter.

Transmission is a 5 speed manual with Helical LSD, with a TODA clutch kit (tri-puck clutch, pressure plate, and lightweight chromoly flywheel).

That’s a Spearco aftermarket side-mount intercooler with Spal high-speed fan.

For engine management and monitoring, there’s an Omori boost gauge, pivot auto turbo timer, Apexi Power FC programmable computer box, Apexi FC commander, and Programmable boost gauge with warning. Also found on the inside is a Nardi torino leather steering wheel with red stitch, Red Stitched leather shift boot,
TRD shift knob, Alpine head unit Ipod, mp3, wma, Kicker sepates speakers, Pioneer tube type subwoofer.

Specifications

Toyota MR2 Gen 3 US Version

Engine:
3rd gen 3SGTE turbo
Stage 4 auto plus head works, 1mm oversized valves, TODA camshafts 264 duration 9mm lift (intake/ exhaust), TODA adjustable cam gears, Apexi air filter, spearco after market side mount intercooler with Spal high speed Fan, TRD Engine supports

Drive train:
5 speed manual with Helical LSD, TODA clutch kit (tripuck/clutch, preasure plate, lightweight cromoly flywheel)

Exhaust:
PHOENIX Departure twin muffler exhaust system w/ Custom made down pipe and 3’ piping

Suspension:
Ohlins 36 way adjustable sport suspension
Tanabe Sustec pro coil springs
Cusco front and rear strut bar
White line after market rear stabilizer bar and adjustable stabilizer link.

Exterior:
GReddy side skirts
GReddy front lip
Border rear under skirt
SARD rear wing
94 Kouki round tail light,
98 clear bumper lights w/ molding

Wheels:
Ray’s Eng. PRODRIVE RIMS 17×7.5 front 17×8.5 rear

Electronics:
Omori boost gauge, pivot auto turbo timer
Apexi Power FC programmable computer box
Apexi FC commander
Programmable boost guage with warning

Interior:
Nardi torino leather steering wheel with red stitch, Red Stitched leather shift boot, TRD shift knob, Alpine head unit Ipod , mp3, wma, kicker sepates speakers, pioneer tube type subwoofer

Pictures taken during the Old School Alumni Grand Homecoming Car Show.