Toyota MR2 For Sale

This MR2 is fitted with the more powerful 2zz-ge engine normally found in a Lotus Elise or Exige. The conversion was undertaken in 2022. Dimensionally the all alloy 2zz motor is almost identical to the stock 1zz, so it's a reasonably simple conversion and well understood. The advantage is 40 plus more horsepower and an amazing exhaust note at high rpm thanks to the shift-cam technology! (Similar  to Honda's Vtec)It has been fitted with a fully programmable ECU Master "Black" ecu and set up on a rolling road by a specialist expert on this engine. This upgrade has drastically improved the fuelling and also allows the point of "lift" to be altered. The stock Toyota ECU switches to the high lift cam profile at about 6200 rpm, whereas, now the engine goes into lift at 5600 rpm and stays there until the 8200 rev limit! (which can be altered). This is a £1000 uppgrade!This gives a much wider window "in lift" and therefore no risk of dropping out of lift between gear changes. Additionally, there is no limit to what can be changed in the engine map. The ECU also has the capacity for forced induction should a supercharged be fitted (as Lotus did on some models).The engine also benifits from a EP Tuning baffled sump (see photo)Lightened flywheel and Excedy competition clutch (not grabby!)Smooth 6 speed Celica gearbox with LSD from the MR2. Close ratios, ideal for track use. However, 6th is high enough that there's no risk of being "in-lift" a road legal speeeds.Gauges for oil pressure, oil temperature and volts. The photos show oil pressure at idle and at 3000 rpm with hot oil.The exhaust headers are large bore into a big collector, large silencer and sports cat. The lambda sensor is a Bosch wideband (useful for tuning &… Continue reading...

Specs, options and features

• Body Type - Convertible
• Number of Seats - 2
• Number of Previous Owners - 4
• Transmission - Manual
• Number of Cylinders - 4
• Mileage - 91500
• MOT Expiry - 22/12/2025
• Exterior Colour - Black
• Fuel Type - Petrol
• For Sale By - Private Seller
• Drive Side - Right-Hand Drive
• Year - 2003
• Horse Power - 111 - 185 kW (148.74 - 247.9 hp)
• Engine Size - 1.8 L
• Manufacturer - Toyota
• Model - MR2
• Car Type - Performance Vehicle
• Number of Doors - 2
• Drivetrain - 2WD
• Interior Colour - Black
• Engine - 1800 2zz-ge

Originally listed on eBay Monday 14th July, 2025 at 17:42:57.