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Toyota MR2 Coupés and Spyders
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30 June 2026

Blending innovation, style, and sheer driving joy, the Toyota MR2 rewrote the rules for affordable sports cars.
From its debut as the SV-3 concept at the 1983 Tokyo Motor Show to its evolution into one of the world’s most iconic mid-engined models, the MR2 remains a touchstone for car enthusiasts globally. This book chronicles the full journey of the MR2 – including the Coupé, Roadster, and Spyder variants – in captivating detail.
With nearly 400 illustrations, many in full colour, Toyota MR2 Coupe and Spyders dives deep into the car’s development, performance, and cultural impact. Technical specifications and production data are covered extensively, offering an invaluable reference for collectors and restorers alike. Rare imagery and original promotional material add visual richness, placing the MR2 in its historical and cultural context. Brian Long also explores Toyota’s broader manufacturing and design history, showing how the MR2 emerged as a bold departure and a true innovator.
Take a nostalgic drive through automotive history – and rediscover a sports car icon.
Foreword
Chapter 1: The Toyota Story.... Birth of an Empire
Chapter 2: A Midship Runabout
Chapter 3: The Concept Matures
Chapter 4: A New Direction
Appendix I Specifications
Appendix II Production Figures
Index