ON THE LIMIT! 2ZZ Toyota MR2 Dancing on the Nürburgring!

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Disclaimer: the actions performed in this video are executed by professionals or individuals that consider themselves professional on a closed circuit within the local regulations.

00:00 Intro/Specs
04:40 Lap
14:30 Thoughts

[Mike_Bitcoin_X]

Some of the most terrifying moments I ever had in cars, were in my MR2 roadster hydroplaning on motorways and oversteering on roundabouts. These things are so much fun - just a basic 4 wheels and an engine.

[Tiaan]

The noise of the 2ZZ-GE above 7500 is absolutely amazing! 👌 Mezmerinig N/A sounds!
And, as everybody else said, Celica 6-speed! Or a sequential of some sorts of the budget allows 😄

[RDSAlphard]

Judged by the speed at 8000rpm, this seems like C65 (6MT) from Japan/US spec MR-S (with 1ZZ), not the C60 or C64 that came with the 2ZZ... that explained why it dropped a lot of rpm.

EDIT:
Oh, the owner said it! It was indeed 1ZZ's 6MT!

And the Toyota VTEC is VVTL-i.

[MK]

As a fellow 2ZZ MR2S owner in the states I love this. Some of the best fun to be had, next to an Elise you would be hard pressed to find a car with this curb weight for reasonable money.

[Rttuning]

As a long time Spyder owner (going on 21 years!) I'm super happy to see someone put you out for some laps in their 2zz car.

[WyFoster]

"On rails" first clip is MR2 being MR2 having classic trailing throttle oversteer 😂😂

[AkiraSieghart]

My MR2 Spyder has a K24 + 6spd + LSD setup. I wish I could bring it to Germany to get Misha's impressions. Someone needs to bring him a K-swap!

[aleksandrsloskutovs]

2zz should be doing 140mph on that down hill, that 1zz transmission is really bogging it down

[Dark_Knight-D]

Had an mr2 spyder, it is underated... Fun cars, light, great around corners! Love it, looks great, low maintenance.

[NUYORK]

Definitely needs the 6 speed c60 transmission. He's better off with that than messing with the gears of the 5 speed.

[nagasako]

Japanese red line experience is way to go as car owner. The high rev experience is a rush. Affordable rush too!

[DJToneRI]

Looks like a ton of fun! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time because I know how MR2s can be (I have owned many many). Great show!

[Kikkoman]

Can someone give this man a 2zz swapped MR-S with the C60 and decent tyres please.

[まさひろ雅]

It's great that they test a variety of cars regardless of manufacturer, price, or power.😀

[chrisdouglas]

I love the MR2 with the 2ZZ. Hopefully one day I can get one.

[Grumpy_old_Boot]

Engine seemed happiest when it was in the red range of the tachometer. 🤣

[stephenagostino]

My 2zz Corolla had the same 3rd to 4th dead gap. You can easily fix this with a PowerFC tune dropping the lift engagement rpm a few hundred rpm. When you shift you’ll stay inside lift range. Never did understand the lift point being so high. Honda had the right idea with vtec around 4500ish rpm.

[unagitated]

Man, that 5 speed is killing this car's potential. Would love to see it swapped with a c60 transmission

[MrRourk]

In Japan a modified one of those nearly took Togue King Title

[MRS-ZZ]

Great video! Defo needs a C60 or C64 for the correct ratios. My MR2 2ZZ rattles through the gears on track with a C60 and never drops out of lift. Bin the terrible AD08RS, too, and replace with A052s as they really compliment the ZZW30 awesome chassis.