In 1985 the Toyota Motor company shocked the automotive community by building yet another great sports car. This time it was called the MR2, a lightweight 2 seat mid engine screamer with the chassis code AW11, the car had great looks and the performance to back it up. Powered by a 1.6 liter 16 valve 4 cylinder motor mounted behind the driver like a true racecar, the MR2 was an instant success with performance enthusiasts.

The dual overhead cam 4AGE engine produced 115hp and 108lb/ft of torque, and the factory redline was set at a lofty 7500rpm. The motor's mid chassis placement combined with the cars lightness allow for swift acceleration and a killer holeshot. The suspension was handled with MacPherson struts at all four corners, and braking is by 4 wheel discs. The last of this first generation MR2 was sold in 1989. There was a supercharged model of the car offered in 1988 and 1989 that boasted 145 horsepower and mid 15 second 1/4 mile times.