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1985 Toyota MR2 2dr Coupe

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1985 Toyota MR2 – exterior
Photo: Toyota MR2 1587cc registered April 1988 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the W10 (W10, 1985–1989); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Toyota MR2 1587cc registered April 1988 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Toyota MR2 1.6 Twin Cam 16V (52751571540) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1986 Toyota MR2 1.6 Twin Cam 16V (48556763432) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1985 Toyota MR2 2dr Coupe is a 112-hp 1.6-liter coupe with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $11,194 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.

It makes 112 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).

The MR2 measures 154.0 inches long on a 91.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,282 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$11,194 ($33,811 *)
Engine
Engine Type4A-GE, 1.6L DOHC 16-valve, naturally aspirated, EFI
Displacement1.6 L
Horsepower112 hp
ValvetrainDOHC, 16-valve
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
1st Gear3.166
2nd Gear1.904
3rd Gear1.31
4th Gear0.969
5th Gear0.815
Reverse3.25
Final Drive4.312
Fuel Economy
City23 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Combined26 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Dimensions & Weight
Length154 in
Width65 in
Height48 in
Wheelbase91.3 in
Curb Weight2,282 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37 in
Legroom Front43 in
Shoulder Room Front53 in
Hip Room Front51 in
Hip Room Rear51 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Similar cars

Rivals to the 1985 Toyota MR2 2dr Coupe with similar size, power and price from around the same years.

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Toyota MR2.

3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Toyota MR2

Owner Complaints

3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Toyota MR2 (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Exterior Lighting1
Seat Belts1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 3, 2001 · Seat Belts
“THIS VEHICLE APPEARS TO USE A MECHANICAL (MADE OUT OF PLASTIC!) ROCKER LEVER THAT ENGAGES THE SEAT BELT REEL WHEN THE DOORS ARE SHUT. DUE TO HIGH SPRING TENSION ON THIS PART, BOTH LEVERS HAVE BROKEN…”
Jan 9, 1997 · Exterior Lighting
“HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK”
Apr 4, 1996 · Engine And Engine Cooling Fire
“DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, ANOTHER VEHICLE HONKED, TURNED TO LOOK, VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. *AK”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1985 TOYOTA MR2. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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