1988 Toyota MR2

Supercharged Coupe

4AGZE

Manual

JT2AW16J7J0131395

Clear

Gasoline

Rare – 1988 MR2 Supercharged (SC -4AGZE) (One of less than 2000 imported into the united states) Beautiful, well presented example of Japanese modern classic. My 1988 MR2 is looking for a new home and the new owner. The cost of getting this car right has proven too much for me. I have been slowly investing in this car over the last few years. I’m not a mechanic, so every improvement means a ride to the garage and a mechanic’s bill. I’ve reached a point that it no longer feasible to invest in this car (my loss, your gain). There are still some issues that need sorting out by the next/ right owner. Once sorted, this should be a 10K car for the new owner, with room to appreciate over time. Highlights of my improvements are listed below: The good: Rebuilt 4AGZE engine, machined head with Metallic head gasket (cometic). New performance polyurethane suspension bushings New Adjustable shocks New Z rated tires (Dunlop) New brakes, cross drilled rotors & steel brake lines New Master clutch & slave cylinders K&N Airfilter Aftermarket – “grunt” box Oversized Crank Pulley (12-14 PSI) Aftermarket Konig 15” wheels · Bright red exterior paint (resprayed) still in excellent condition · Rare aftermarket side scoop to bring in cold air to intercooler · Black stock cloth interior & black dash (excellent condition) The bad: Despite engine overhaul, still low oil pressure (under load). 3rd gear grind (not sure why) History of MR2 SC In 1987 (1988 for the US market), Toyota introduced a supercharged engine for the MR2. Based on the same block and head, the 4A-GZE was equipped with a small Roots-type supercharger and a Denso intercooler. T-VIS was eliminated and the compression ratio was lowered to 8:1. It produced 145 horsepower (108 kW) and 140 pound-feet (190 N·m) and accelerated the small car from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 6.5 to 7.0s.[14][15] The supercharger was belt-driven but actuated by an electromagnetic clutch, so that it would not be driven except when needed, increasing fuel economy. Curb weight increased to as much as 2,494 pounds (1,131 kg) for supercharged models, due to the weight of the supercharger equipment and a new, stronger transmission.[4] A fuel selector switch was also added in some markets, to allow the car to run on regular unleaded if required to. In addition to the new engine, the MR2 SC was also equipped with stiffer springs, and received special "tear-drop" aluminium wheels. The engine cover had two raised vents (only one of which was functional) that visually distinguished it from the naturally aspirated models. It was also labeled "Supercharged" on the rear trunk and body mouldings behind both doors. This model was never offered in European or Australian markets, although some cars were privately imported.