Toyota MR2 SW20 2.0 GT Turbo (3S-GTE) Coupe
165 kW224 PS221 hp304 Nm1989–1993
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- Power
- 165 kW 224 PS · 221 hp
- Torque
- 304 Nm 224 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,240 kg
- Displacement
- 1,998 cm³
Under the bonnet of the Toyota MR2 SW20 2.0 GT Turbo (3S-GTE) coupe sits a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, good for 165 kW (224 PS) and 304 Nm of torque. In the MR2 SW20 2.0 GT Turbo (3S-GTE), power goes to the rear wheels.
Against the entry 2.2 (5S-FE, US) (97 kW), the MR2 SW20 2.0 GT Turbo (3S-GTE) gains 70% in power; the 2.0 GT Turbo (3S-GTE, 245 PS) (180 kW), strongest of the 6, has 15 kW more. The MR2 SW20 2.0 GT Turbo (3S-GTE) is also the strongest on torque (304 Nm) and the best on power-to-weight (181 PS per tonne). In figures, it tips the scales at 1,240 kg.
MR2 SW20 2.0 GT Turbo (3S-GTE): measurable strengths
- Most torque in the range: 304 Nm
- Best power-to-weight in the range: 181 PS per tonne
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Engine
| Engine code | 3S-GTE |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 1,998 cm³ 2.0 l · 122 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 165 kW 224 PS · 221 hp |
| Torque | 304 Nm 224 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Kerb weight | 1,240 kg 2,734 lb |
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Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1989–1993 |
| Generation | MR2 SW20 (1989–1999) |
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