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20 Affordable Cars That Secretly Used Supercar Parts

2. Toyota MR2 (SW20)

2. Toyota MR2 (SW20)
A Toyota MR2 SW20 and a Lotus Esprit sit side by side, surrounded by neatly arranged suspension parts. | Image from commons.wikimedia.org (Creative Commons Licensed)

The second-generation Toyota MR2 (SW20) wasn’t just another affordable mid-engine sports car—it benefited from suspension components co-developed with Lotus.
This collaboration meant the MR2 inherited handling expertise from Lotus, the legendary British marque behind the Esprit supercar.
The result is a car with exceptionally balanced dynamics and a driving experience that feels far more exotic than its price would suggest.
Toyota’s partnership with Lotus injected genuine supercar sophistication into a practical, attainable package.
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