Road & Track - November 1984
Motor Trend - January 1985
Car And Driver - February 1985
Autocar - March 1985
Road & Track - November 1984
Motor Trend - January 1985
Car And Driver - February 1985
Autocar - March 1985
List Price, Tokyo ......................................... $7510 Price as tested ........................................... $8750 Price as tested includes std. equip. (elect. mirrors, tilt steering wheel), air cond. ($623) AM/FM stereo/cassette (397), elect. window lifts and central door locking ($197) additional storage bin ($23)
Toyota Motor Corporation, 1, Toyota-cho, Toyota City, Japan
Curb weight, lb/kg .................... 2095 .............. 950 Test weight ........................... 2270 .............. 1031 Weight dist (w/driver, f/r, % ............................. 44/56 Wheelbase, in./mm ..................... 91.3 .............. 2320 Track, front/rear ..................... 56.7/56.9 ......... 1440/1445 Length ................................ 154.5 ............. 3925 Width ................................. 65.6 .............. 1665 Height ................................ 49.2 .............. 1250 Ground clearance ...................... 5.0 ............... 127 Overhang, f/r ......................... 33.0/30.2 ......... 838/767 Trunk space, cu ft/liters ............. 7.2+4.6 ........... 204+130 Fuel capacity, US gal./liters ......... 10.8 .............. 41
Seating capacity, persons ................................. 2 Head room, in/mm ...................... 36.5 .............. 927 Seat width ............................ 2 x 18.5 .......... 2 x 470 Seatback adjustment, deg .................................. 50
Type ...................................................... DOHC inline-4 Bore x stroke, in./mm ................. 3.19 x 3.03 ....... 81.0 x 77.0 Displacement, cu in/mm ................ 96.8 .............. 1587 Compression ratio ......................................... 9.4 Bhp @ RPM, JIS net/kW ..................................... 130/97 @ 6600 Equivalent mph/ km/h .................................... 122/196 Torque @ RPM, lb-ft/Nm .................................... 110/149 @ 5200 Equivalent mph/ km/h .................................... 96/155 Fuel Injection ............................................ Bosch D-Jetronic Fuel requirement .......................................... unleaded, 91-oct. Exhaust-emission control equipement: 3-way catalytic converter, oxygen sensor
Transmission .............................................. 5-sp manual
Gear ratios: 5th (0.82) ................................... 3.53:1
4th (0.97) ................................... 4.18:1
3th (1.31) ................................... 5.65:1
2nd (1.90) ................................... 8.19:1
1st (3.17) ................................... 13.66:1
Final drive ratio ......................................... 4.13:1
Instruments: 180 km/h (112-mph) speedo, 9000-RPM tach, 999,999 odo, 999.9 trip/odo, oil press., coolant temp, voltmeter, fuel level. Warning lights: brake system/handbrake, engine check, battery discharge, engine fan out, catalytic converter overheating, low fuel, rear- window heat, hazard, high beam, directionals.
Layout ................................ mid engine/rear drive
Body/frame ............................ unit steel with ladder frame
Brake system .......................... 9.6-in. (243 mm) vented discs front
9.4-in. (240 mm) discs rear, vacuum
assisted.
Swept area, sq. in./sq cm ........... 356 ............... 2297
Wheels ................................ cast alloy, 14 x 5.5 JJ
Tires ................................. Bridgestone Potenza RE86, 185/60R-14
Steering type ......................... rack & pinion
Overall ratio ....................... 18.0:1
Turns, lock-to-lock ................. 3.1
Turning circle, ft/m ................ 31.5 .............. 9.6
Front suspension: MacPherson struts, lateral links, compliance struts, coil
springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension: Chapman struts, lateral links, trailing arms, toe links,
coil springs, tube shocks
Service intervals, mi: Oil/filter change ................... 6200/6200 Chassis lube ........................ none Tuneup .............................. 30,000 Warranty, mo/mi ....................... overall, 12/12,400; powertrain 24/48,000
Lb/bhp (test weight) ...................................... 17.5 Mph/1000 rpm (5th gear) ................................... 18.5 Engine revs/mi (60 mph) ................................... 3250 Piston travel, ft/mi ...................................... 1629 R&T steering index ........................................ 0.98 Brake swept area, sq in./ton .............................. 314
Time to distance, sec: 0-100 ft ................................................ 3.3 0-500 ft ................................................ 9.1 0-1320 ft (1/4 mi) ...................................... 16.9 Speed at end of 1/4 mi, mph ............................... 82.0 Time to speed, sec: 0-30 mph ................................................ 3.0 0-50 mph ................................................ 6.7 0-60 mph ................................................ 8.9 0-70 mph ................................................ 12.2 0-80 mph ................................................ 16.0 0-100 mph ............................................... 29.5
5th gear (6500 rpm) ....................................... 120 4th (7700) ................................................ 121 3rd (7700) ................................................ 87 2th (7700) ................................................ 60 1st (7700) ................................................ 37
Normal driving, mpg ....................................... 25.0 Cruising range, mi (1-gal. res) ........................... 245
Lateral accel, 100-ft radius, g ........................... 0.816 Speed thru 700-ft slalom, mph ............................. 56.5
Minimum stopping distances, ft: From 60 mph ............................................. 138 From 80 mph ............................................. 241 Control in panic stop ..................................... excellent Pedal effort for 0.5g stop, lb ............................ 24 Fade: percent increase in pedal effort to maintain 0.5g decleration in 6 stops from 60 mph ..................................... nil Overall braking rating .................................... excellent
Idle in neutral, dBA ...................................... 47 Maximum, 1st gear ......................................... 79 Constant 30 mph, dBA ...................................... 61 50 mph .................................................. 67 70 mph .................................................. 73 90 mph .................................................. 78
Vehicle mfr. .......................... Toyota Motor Corp., Toyota City, Japan Vehicle importer ...................... Toyota Motor Sales, Torrance, Calif. Body type ............................. 2-pass., 2-door coupe Drive system .......................... Mid engine, rear drive Base price ............................ $11,500 (est.)
Type .................................. L-4, liquid cooled, cast iron block,
cast aluminum head
Displacement .......................... 1587 cc (96.8 cu. in.)
Bore & stroke ......................... 81.0 x 77.0 mm (3.19 x 3.03 in.)
Compression ratio ..................... 9.4:1
Induction system ...................... Multi-point EFI
Valvetrain ............................ DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Crankshaft ............................ Forged, 5 main bearings
Max. engine speed ..................... 7500 rpm
Max. power (SAE net) .................. 112 hp @ 6600 rpm
Max. torque (SAE net) ................. 97 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Emission control ...................... 3-way catalyst, EGR, oxygen sensor,
electronic spark advance
Recommended fuel ...................... 91 octane unleaded
Transmission .......................... 5-sp. man. Transmission rations: 1st ................................. 3.17:1 2nd ................................. 1.90:1 3rd ................................. 1.31:1 4th ................................. 0.97:1 5th ................................. 0.82:1 Axle ratio ............................ 4.30:1 Final drive ratio ..................... 3:53:1Capacities
Crankcase ............................. 3.7L (4.0 qt.) Cooling system ........................ 5.6L (5.94 qt.) Fuel tank ............................. 41.0L (10.8 gal) Luggage ............................... 334L (11.8 cu ft)Suspension
Front ................................. Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar Rear .................................. Independent, Chapman struts, trailing arms, coil springsSteering
Type .................................. Rack and pinion Ratio ................................. 18.0:1 Turns, lock to lock ................... 3.1 Turning circle, curb to curb .......... 31.5 ftBrakes
Front ................................. 9.6-in. discs, internally vented Rear .................................. 9.4-in. discs Swept area ............................ 356 sq in.Wheels And Tires
Wheel size ............................ 14 x 5.5 in. Tire size ............................. 185/60R14 Tire mfr. & model ..................... Bridgestone Potenza RE86 Tire construction ..................... Steel-belted radialDimensions
Curb weight ........................... 1181 kg (2600 lb) Weight distribution (%) ............... 44/56 Wheelbase ............................. 2320 mm (91.3 in) Overall length ........................ 3925 mm (154.5 in) Overall width ......................... 1665 mm (65.5 in) Overall height ........................ 1250 mm (49.2 in) Track ................................. 1440/1445 mm (56.7/56.9 in) Min. ground clearance ................. 127 mm (5.0 in)Calculated Data
Power-to-weight ratio ................. 23.2 lb/hp Speed per 1000 rpm in top gear ........ 18.5 mph Top speed ............................. 116 mph Drag coefficient ...................... 0.35Skidpad
Lateral acceleration .................. 0.84 gAcceleration
0-40 mph .............................. 4.30 0-50 mph .............................. 6.28 0-60 mph .............................. 8.73 0-70 mph .............................. 12.50 0-80 mph .............................. 15.85 Standing quarter mile ................. 16.63 sec/81.1 mphBraking
30-0 mph .............................. 37 ft. 60-0 mph .............................. 152 ft.Car And Driver - February 1985
Vehicle type: mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, 2 passenger, 2 door coupe Price as tested: $12,500 (estimated) Options on test car: base Toyota MR2, $11,350; air conditioning, $600; sunroof $250; cruise control, $150; power windows and door locks, $150 Sound system: Fujitsu Ten AM/FM-stereo radio/cassette, 3 speakersEngine
Type .................................. 4 in-line, iron block and aluminum head Bore x stroke ......................... 3.19 x 3.03 in., 81.0 x 77.0 mm Displacement .......................... 97 cu in., 1587cc Compression ratio ..................... 9.4:1 Engine-control system ................. Toyota electronic Emissions controls .................... 3-way catalytic converter, feedback: fuel- air-ratio control, EGR Valve gear ............................ belt-driven double overhead cams, four valves per cylinder Power (SAE net) ....................... 112 bhp @ 6600 rpm Torque (SAE net) ...................... 97 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm Redline ............................... 7500 rpmDrivetrain
Transmission .......................... 5 speed Final-drive ratio ..................... 4.31:1, limited slip Gear Ratio MPH/1000 rpm Max. test speed I 3.56 4.2 32 mph (7500 rpm) II 1.91 7.9 59 mph (7500 rpm) III 1.31 11.5 86 mph (7500 rpm) IV 0.97 15.5 116 mph (7500 rpm) V 0.82 18.3 116 mph (6350 rpm)Dimensions and Capacities
Wheelbase ............................. 91.3 in. Track, F/R ............................ 56.7 / 56.7 in. Length ................................ 154.5 in. Width ................................. 65.6 in. Height ................................ 49.2 in. Ground clearance ...................... 5.1 in. Curb weight ........................... 2380 lb. Weight distribution, F/R .............. 44.5 / 55.5 % Fuel capacity ......................... 10.8 gal Oil capacity .......................... 4.4 qt. Water capacity ........................ 12.7 qt.Chassis/Body
Type .................................. unit construction Body material ......................... welded steel stampingsInterior
SAE volume, front seat ................ 50 cu. ft. trunk space ............... 8 cu. ft. Front seats ........................... bucket Recliner type ......................... ratchet General comfort ....................... good Fore-and-aft support .................. excellent Lateral support ....................... goodSuspension
F: ...... ind. MacPherson strut, coil springs, anti-sway bar R: ...... ind. MacPherson strut, coil springs, anti-sway barSteering
Type .................................. rack and pinion Turns, lock-to-lock ................... 3.2 Turning circle, curb-to-curb .......... 31.5 ft.Brakes
F: .................................... 9.6 x 0.7-in. vented disc R: .................................... 9.5 x 0.4-in. disc Power assist .......................... vacuumWheels and Tires
Wheel size ............................ 5.5 x 14 in. Wheel type ............................ cast aluminum Tire make and size .................... Bridgestone Potenza RE86 185/60R-14 Test inflation pressures, F/R ......... 30/30 psiTest Results
Acceleration: Seconds Zero to 30 mph ........................ 2.6 40 mph ........................ 4.1 50 mph ........................ 5.9 60 mph ........................ 8.3 70 mph ........................ 11.2 80 mph ........................ 15.0 90 mph ........................ 21.2 100 mph ........................ 31.0 Top-gear passing time, 30-70 mph ...... 12.5 50-70 mph ...... 13.2 Standing 1/4 mile ..................... 16.3 sec @ 82 mph Top speed ............................. 116 mph Braking: 70-0 mph @ impending lockup ........... 187 ft. Modulation ............................ good Fade .................................. none Front-rear balance .................... good Handling: Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad ....... 0.81 g Understeer ............................ minimal Coast-down Measurements: Road horsepower @ 50 mph .............. 14.0 hp Friction and tire losses @ 50 mph ..... 5.5 hp Aerodynamic drag @ 50 mph ............. 8.5 hp Fuel Economy: EPA city driving ...................... 26 mpg EPA highway driving ................... 29 mpg C/D observed fuel economy ............. 29 mpg Interior Sound Level: Idle .................................. 51 dBA Full-throttle acceleration ............ 86 dBA 70-mph cruising ....................... 78 dBA 70-mph coasting ....................... 75 dBAAutocar - March 1985
Specifications
Engine: Transverse mid, rear-wheel drive. Head/block al. alloy/cast iron, 4 cylinders in line, bored block, 5 main bearings, water cooled, electric fans Bore: 81mm (3.19in), Stroke: 77mm (3.03in), Capacity: 1587cc (96.89 cu. in) Valve gear: 2 ohc, 4 valves per cylinder, toothed belt camshaft drive. Compression ratio: 10 to 1 Nippondenso breakerless electronic ignition, electronic fuel injection with two stage throttleing Max power: 121.9 bp (PS-DIN) (90.9 kW ISO) at 6600 rpm. Max torque: 104.8 lb. ft at 5000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed manual, clutch 7.99 in dia. Gear Ratio mph/1000rpm Top 0.815 18.6 4th 0.969 15.6 3rd 1.310 11.6 2nd 1.904 7.9 1st 3.166 4.8 Final drive: Helical spur, ratio 4.313 Suspension: Front: independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, combined with telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar. Rear: independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, combined with telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar. Steering: Rack and pinion, Steering wheel diameter 14.96in, 3.2 turns lock to lock. Brakes: Dual circuits, diagonal split. Front: 9.6in (243.8mm) dia discs. Rear: 9.5in (241.3mm) dia discs, Vacuum servo, Handbrake, center lever/rear discs. Wheels: Alloy, 5.5in rims, Continental Super Contact on test car, size 185/HR60 14in., pressures F26 R26 psi. Equipment: Battery 12v, 50Ah, Alternator 60A, Headlamps 110/120W. Reversing lamp standard, 28 electric fuses, 2 speed, plus intermittent wipers. Electric screen washer. Air blending and water valve interior heater. Cloth seats, vinyl headlining. Carpet with heel mat.Performance
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