2013/07/29 14:55:37
jlee165

PLEASE help me indentify this car and get me these 2 peices of data- Kurb Weight, Max Kw
I've looked for ages but I can only seem to find the specs to the 1990 or 1992 models. Any help would be greatly appreciated! 
I also know the turbo is stock. THANKS!
 
All I know-
 
Engine: Turbo Intercooled
Model: MR2
Body Type:Coupe (2 door)
Year:1991
Kilometres:165000
Transmission:Manual
Drive Train:Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Type:Petrol - Unleaded
Colour:Black
Air Conditioning:Yes
Registered:No
 
2013/07/29 15:16:55
Mr2gtracer
Judging by the wing, i would say that its an 89 - 93 SW20, possibly AUDM.  KW would depend on if it's been tuned etc.  It would be running a standard CT26 turbo.  I think 118kw was stock for the earlier models but i could be mistaken
2013/07/29 15:23:15
chase_d
Car appears to be an original JDM Turbo with Australian Spec Indicatos Installed, but could wel be a conversion.
 
Judging by an old MR2 Article I am looking at
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj293/tommicoulda4d/picture1370ba.jpg
 
Weight: 1296kg
Power: 149.1kw (converted from 200hp)
 
The above car also has an aftermarket exhaust, could have other bolt ons too.
2013/07/29 15:40:11
jlee165
Thanks guys!
What I would really like to confirm though is that the engine is not the one used in the later model mr2's which produced ~180kw?
2013/07/29 15:55:10
chase_d
Its not possible to tell that by the info and picture you have provided  as it is very possible it could of had a later model dropped in at at some time.
 
It does appear that it is an earlier example, so if its the original engine it should have the earlier generation (less powerful) Rev2 Engine.
 
If you could get a picture of the engine bay it would help
2013/07/29 16:23:11
Senor_2
A '91 (as you've indicated) model MR2 3S-GTE would have 225ps/165kw as standard, 200hp is what the US models had.
 
As mentioned above, more details and preferably pics would be needed to help any further.
2013/07/29 21:40:42
jlee165
Thanks for your answers so far!
I'm going to have a look at the MR2 tomorrow afternoon and I'll take a few shots of the engine bay so I can get more help. If the car is in good nick I would like to offer the guy cash for it. 
Do you guys know of any things I can check to be 100% sure what type the engine the car has? Basically the car cant be over 125kt/t. (Yes, it's exemption time) Also, as most of you I assume are MR2 enthusiasts, what are some common signs of wear to check for?
 
So far these are the only figures I can find~
 

Power (P) = 200hp~149.13kw
Weight (W) = ~1200kg
 
kw/t= (P)/(W) * 1000
kw/t= 149.13/1200 * 1000
kw/t=124.275
:. is under 125kw/t. BIG THUMBS UP!
 
Are these figures correct, or am I dreaming? Cheers!
 
 
 
 
2013/07/29 21:54:12
Eric
If youre going for the exemption, i believe you need a letter from toyota indicating the exact kurb weight and exact factory power output. If you just email toyta with the vin number and get the exact specs, which will allow you to get the exemtion.

Also I believe that it has to be pretty stock engine wise as cops wont like you upgrading it
2013/07/29 22:04:19
Mrskylighter
 
Your power figure is wrong. As Senor_2 mentioned they come with 165kw.
 
jlee165
Thanks for your answers so far!
I'm going to have a look at the MR2 tomorrow afternoon and I'll take a few shots of the engine bay so I can get more help. If the car is in good nick I would like to offer the guy cash for it. 
Do you guys know of any things I can check to be 100% sure what type the engine the car has? Basically the car cant be over 125kt/t. (Yes, it's exemption time) Also, as most of you I assume are MR2 enthusiasts, what are some common signs of wear to check for?
 
So far these are the only figures I can find~
 
 
Power (P) = 200hp~149.13kw
Weight (W) = ~1200kg
 
kw/t= (P)/(W) * 1000
kw/t= 149.13/1200 * 1000
kw/t=124.275
:. is under 125kw/t. BIG THUMBS UP!
 
Are these figures correct, or am I dreaming? Cheers!
 
 
 
 




2013/07/29 22:10:22
jlee165
All 91' turbo's come with 165kw stock? The car located on this page  seems identical to the picture (Yes thats a stupid comparison), and is telling me the car has 200hp stock? This site here is telling me they are 111kw stock  and a few of you are saying they are 165kw stock. Is there a way to be 100% sure what the specs are?
Sorry to be a pain
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