The first-generation MR2 was introduced during a period of close co-operation between Lotus and Toyota.The Lotus Eclat was reworked with some Toyota parts to make the Excel during this period. Toyota was alsoinvolved in design and specification of the M90/X100 prototype. There are two rumours about Lotus' involvementwith the MR2.
The "official" rumour is that the MR2 was designed "in-house" at Toyota by Lotus suspensionengineer Roger Becker. The other rumour is that the MR2 was an abandoned Lotus design (possibly the M90/X100).According to Doc Bundy, Lotusport Esprit driver, the MR2 is the X100. The MkI car has a 91 inch wheelbase, andin final form, offered two powerplants, one capable of 112bhp, another capable of 145bhp. The MkI is an angularcar but has a unique look.
More MR-2 Information:
http://www.megaboost.co.uk/mr2/frames/thehistoryofthemr2.htm
http://www.mr2.com/MR2Desc.html
http://www.spyderchat.com/history.htm
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