Toyota MR2 Spyder 2008
Toyota MR2 2008
This is the new 2008 Toyota MR2 Spyder convertible with a powerful VVT-i engine, mounted midship for race car-like balance and handling. It also boasts an available 6-speed sequential manual transmission, and a remarkable power-to-weight ratio. In fact, the car has so many incredible features!
The MR2 new Spyder Turbo looks great, With it aerodynamic dual-bulb headlamps, 16-inch aluminum alloy rear wheels, color-keyed side intakes, and chrome-tipped exhaust. This magnificence continues on the inside, where the MR2 boasts a chrome gearshift knob, leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel, cruise control, defroster-linked CFC-free air conditioning. New for this year, the 2008 Toyota MR2 Spyder also comes with optional MR2 Spyder body kits, accessories options packages that include items such as a front-end mask, and carbon fiber-style dash appliqué by Acculaser, to name a few.
At the heart of these 2-seat convertible roadsters is a lightweight, all-aluminum, 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder powerplant. With the aid of two cams, 16 valves and Variable Valve Timing with intelligence, this engine produces 138 horses - more than enough power, given the car’s curb weight of a mere 2,195 lbs. The 2008 Toyota MR2 Spyder also comes with a choice of a 5-speed manual transmission or an available 6-speed sequential manual transmission, for even greater responsiveness on the road. What’s more, the car’s MacPherson struts and ventilated disc brakes with ABS at all four corners contribute to the car’s stability in turns. With all of these performance features, it’s no wonder every MR2 Spyder review is so good.
The MR2 Spyder is well-equipped to help protect you and your passengers from harm. Some of the various passive and active safety features found on MR2 Spyder include: front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones, side-impact door beams, daytime running lights, hood hold-down hooks, and three-point seatbelts with Emergency Locking Retractor on driver’s belt, Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor on passenger’s belt. There’s also a driver and front passenger air bag Supplemental Restraint System with passenger-side cutoff switch. According to most MR2 Spyder reviews, all of these features make the MR2 the safest sports car on the road today. Why not go to you local dealer for a test dive and see for yourself what a great car this is!.
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