Description
1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo (SW20) – 3S-GTE
For sale is my stunning 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, a highly sought-after example of the second-generation W20 MR2, finished in its striking and believed-to-be-original vivid yellow.
Registration: M848 YBV
Mileage: 90, 000 miles
MOT: May 2026
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Engine: 3S-GTE 2. 0 Turbo (Gen 3)
Owners (UK): 4
Imported to UK: 2004
This MR2 represents the ultimate expression of 1990s Japanese mid-engined performance. Powered by the legendary 3S-GTE turbocharged engine (as used in the Celica GT-Four), this third-generation unit is renowned for its strength, reliability and tuning potential. Originally producing around 220bhp, it features oil squirters and a lower compression ratio to accommodate the turbocharger, along with a Yamaha-designed 16-valve DOHC aluminium cylinder head.
Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a 5-speed manual gearbox, providing the sharp, balanced driving experience the SW20 is famous for.
The car has been garaged for the past eight years and has wanted for nothing in terms of maintenance and upkeep. It comes with ample provenance and supporting paperwork.
Inside, the two-seat cabin retains its original blue fabric upholstery and presents beautifully, maintaining the impressive originality of this increasingly rare model. Externally, the car sits on large cross-spoke, diamond-cut alloy wheels which complement its classic mid-engine, Ferrari-esque styling.
Why Buy This MR2?
• Desirable Gen 3 3S-GTE engine
• Highly original example
• Striking factory yellow
• 90, 000 miles
• Long MOT
• Increasingly collectible JDM classic
The SW20 Turbo is becoming harder to find in this kind of condition, especially in such original specification. A fantastic opportunity to own a true 1990s Japanese performance icon.
