Verdict
B
BHP
242 bhp
0–60
5.9 s
Top speed
150 mph
MPG
20 mpg (US)
Used
$7,600-$23,000
Strengths
- Ferrari-look mid-engined two-seater
- 3S-GTE 2.0 turbo - JDM Rev3+ 242 bhp
- T-bar removable roof
Weaknesses
- Snap-oversteer (early Rev1 cars)
- Rust
- Cabin tight
Notable tech
- Second-gen MR2 (W20)
- 3S-GE NA or 3S-GTE turbo 2.0 four
- Mid-engined RWD
- T-bar roof
- JDM Rev1-Rev5 evolution
- Ferrari 348 styling cue
Common issues
- 3S-GTE turbo failure
- Snap-oversteer
- Rust on arches
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across W20's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
2.0 NA 3S-GE (UK)
BHP173
Torque186 Nm
0–607.6 s
Top135 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5MT
2.0 turbo 3S-GTE (JDM)
BHP242
Torque304 Nm
0–605.9 s
Top150 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5MT