Description
Toyota MR2 Turbo, used it in the Polish Hillclimb Championships, ready to run and with a lot of potential, both in hillclimb racing and in sprints.
Originally imported to Poland from Switzerland, this MR2 was sport-prepared but poorly, with a blown head gasket that the seller “forgot” to mention. The subsequent investment equalled the purchase price to bring it to an acceptable standard. The engine was completely rebuilt using top components, and the
interior was upgraded with a safer, certified roll cage from Ireco Motorsport, a modified central tunnel for a lower seat placement, and the removal of the original dashboard. Engine and interior work was meticulously carried out by the renowned Marek Mrówczyński in Poland. Aerodynamics were enhanced with reinforced splitter and rear wing mounts to eliminate flex that compromised downforce. The final touch added in July 2024 was a dog box gearbox with short ratios.
Car dry weight is ca. 1080 kg and full specification is as follows:
Body/ structure:
– flat floor, carbon splitter, adjustable carbon rear wing
– all non structural parts are laminate or carbon fibre (bumpers/ fenders, hood, rear covers, doors)
– glass windshield, lexan door window panes
– Ireco Motorsport cage with certificate
Engine:
– 3SGTE 446KM / 605Nm:
– ECU LINK G4 + (two maps – race and training / rain)
– garret gtx 29 turbine
– Viseco pistons
– oil squirt for piston cooling
– brian crower connecting rods
– catcams cams (7107174)
– catcams valve springs
– Bosch 998cc injectors
– lightweight fen sport performance pulleys
– mishimoto motorsport radiator
– blitz blow off valve
– head after full regeneration
– ARP head pins
Powertrain:
– dog box SQS Racing – short gears, v-max ca. 225 km/ h, bought one race ago for 5150 Euro net – ca. 75 km of use on it
– Exedy double disc clutch
– shifter HUX racing, HYBRID RACING RSX SHIFTER BOX
– TRD JDM differential
Suspension/ steering:
– BC racing suspension, ca. 150 km past full revision
– Racer X Fabrications adjustable rear-tie-rods
– Racer X Fabrications front and rear lower control arms
– steering rack with 1. 5 quickener
Brakes:
– custom rebuilt brake system with two pumps
– brake force adjuster
– front BBK K-Sport 330mm calipers/ CarbonetixR pads
– rear Porsche 911(996) calipers/ Ferodo pads
Other bits:
– Light gel battery
– Safe tank ATL 45 liters (homologation till 2028)
– RRS fire extinguishing system (homologation till mid-2025)
– Sparco PRO ADV Seat (homologation till end of 2024)
– RRS light belts (homologation till 2028)
– Dash AiM MXS Strada with GPS add-on
Spares:
– chassis in very good condition
– engine block
– fender moulds
Wheels and tires:
– two sets of XKR wheels (17×8. 25 fronts and 17×9. 75 rears)
– two sets of avon slicks – one set about 50% use, one (A15 compound) after just 20 racing km – almost new
– set of rain wheels (enkei 17×8 fronts, Japan Racing 17×9 rears) – tires front hoosier wet after 10
racing km, rear kumho w700 after 10 racing km
– set of Sparco wheels and numerous tires (set of Toyo r888, set of avon slicks grooved as media
tire, and some more). Tailored for sprint events and hillclimb races, this MR2 Turbo embodies a golden age for motorsport. A time when driving skill reigned supreme, defined by a balance of power, precision,
and driver control, before the advent of modern electronic aids. My MR2 pays homage to this legendary time and its direct connection between driver and machine, a relationship that fosters a deeper understanding of the car’s limits and capabilities. With no traction control, no ABS and no power steering—every turn, every acceleration, every brake becomes a thrilling testament to your prowess behind the wheel. While not eligible (yet, as the change seems to be coming) as a historic
car by FIA this Toyota MR2 possesses all the characteristics of those iconic vehicles that defined an era.
FIA Performance Factor calculated for the only 2024 race I participated in was 74, setting the car in 2B class, but small tweaks of aerodynamics would allow running it in 3A, or even 3B class. The car has a Sports car book by PZM (Polish Motorsport Association) and all necessary homologated
equipment in date (seat, belts, safe fuel tank and fire extinguishing system).
The car was used only about 300 km since rebuild (gearbox ca. 75km- bought in July 2024 for 5150 Euro netto).
A lot of photos and videos to be found on my facebook profile: FRRace
Viewing is possible in Krakow, Poland where airport pick-up can be arranged. The price of course, does not reflect the costs in any way and includes an additional chassis in very good condition. The light, convenient trailer can be sold along the car. Exchange offers welcome, preferably for historic prototype of formula, modern prototype acceptable.
