1988 Toyota MR2 2dr Coupe (5-spd Manual)
All photo credits
- Photo: Toyota MR2 1587cc registered April 1988 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota MR2 1.6 Twin Cam 16V (52751571540) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Toyota MR2 1.6 Twin Cam 16V (48556763432) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1988 Toyota MR2 2dr Coupe (5-spd Manual) is a 115-hp 1.6-liter coupe with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $13,818 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 115 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
The MR2 measures 155.0 inches long on a 91.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,350 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $13,818 ($37,962 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4A-GE, 1.6L DOHC 16-valve, naturally aspirated, EFI |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 115 hp |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.166 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.904 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.31 |
| 4th Gear | 0.969 |
| 5th Gear | 0.815 |
| Reverse | 3.25 |
| Final Drive | 4.312 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 155 in |
| Width | 65 in |
| Height | 48 in |
| Wheelbase | 91.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,350 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 43 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1988 Toyota MR2.
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1988 Toyota MR2
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Toyota MR2 (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
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 1988 TOYOTA MR2. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.