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Zheltik Toyota MR-S 2000

Hi! If you saw this car on the street and scanned the QR code, welcome to the page of the yellow Toyota MR-S. It is a lightweight mid-engine roadster, converted from a sequential transmission to a classic manual gearbox.

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2000year of production
MR-SJDM version of MR2 Spyder
Midshipengine behind the seats
Manualmanual gearbox swap
About the car

Small, yellow, and very real

This is a 2000 Toyota MR-S — a compact Japanese roadster with the engine placed behind the seats. In other markets, this model is known as the Toyota MR2 Spyder.

The magic of this car is in its balance. It is light, low, rear-wheel drive, and mid-engine. Two seats, an open top, a manual gearbox, and a feeling that the car was made for emotions rather than numbers.

Originally, the car had a sequential transmission, but it was later converted to a classic manual gearbox. That made it simpler, more reliable, and much more honest to drive.

Specifications

  • MakeToyota
  • ModelMR-S / MR2 Spyder
  • Year2000
  • ColorYellow
  • BodyRoadster
  • LayoutMid-engine
  • DriveRear-wheel drive
  • GearboxManual, swapped from sequential
  • Engine1ZZ-FE, 1.8 L
  • Powerabout 140 hp
  • Weightabout 970 kg

* Data is based on open sources for the stock Toyota MR-S / MR2 Spyder W30.

Project story

Why the MR-S?

This car has character. It is not the fastest, not the most practical, and definitely not the newest. But it has everything people love about old Japanese cars: lightness, simplicity, honest mechanics, and the feeling of a living machine.

2000

The car was produced in Japan as the Toyota MR-S — the third generation of the MR2.

Before me

The car lived through years of use and received an important upgrade: a swap from the sequential transmission to a manual gearbox.

Trips

It came from Japan to Yekaterinburg, then drove to Saint Petersburg. Since then it has visited Finland, Belarus, Vyborg, Pskov, and Veliky Novgorod.

Now

I am gradually maintaining and improving the car while keeping its character alive.

Next step

The main upcoming goal is to replace the soft top. A new top will make the car look cleaner and protect the interior better.

What has been done

Modifications and maintenance

This project is not about wild tuning. It is about keeping a lively and enjoyable car on the road.

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Manual swap

The car was converted from a sequential transmission to a classic manual gearbox.

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Maintenance

Fluids, consumables, suspension, brakes, and other technical parts are being refreshed step by step.

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Appearance

The main cosmetic task right now is a new soft top.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is it an MR2 or an MR-S?

Toyota MR-S is the Japanese-market version of the third-generation Toyota MR2. In some markets, it was called the MR2 Spyder.

Is it really mid-engine?

Yes. The engine is located behind the seats, in front of the rear axle.

Why was the transmission swapped to manual?

A classic manual gearbox is simpler, more reliable, and gives more control behind the wheel.

What are donations used for?

For buying and installing a new soft top.

Can I take a photo of the car?

Of course! Just please do not touch the body, soft top, windows, or interior.

Can I contact the owner?

Yes, the contact is below. Telegram is the best way.

Saw the MR-S on the street?

Thanks for visiting the page. If you want to send a photo, ask a question, or just say hi, you can message me on Telegram.

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