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Toyota Announces Price For All-New MR2 Spyder Roadster

26 January 2000

    TORRANCE, Calif. -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., today announced the 
price of the all-new 2000 MR2 Spyder.  When the two-seat mid-engine roadster 
goes on sale in April, it will carry a manufacturer's suggested retail price 
(MSRP) of $23,098.

    The MR2 Spyder will have a limited production of approximately 5,000 units
annually.  It will combine great performance and an abundance of standard
features that will add up to a tremendous value.  Standard-equipment will
include air conditioning, a three-in-one AM-FM/cassette/CD audio system,
anti-lock brakes, power windows and door locks, 15-inch alloy wheels, tilt
steering wheel, wind deflector, and a glass rear window with defroster.  The
only options will be dealer accessories, such as an interior tonneau cover and
front-end mask.

    A 138-hp four-cylinder engine will power the MR2 Spyder.  Peak torque of
125 lb-ft will be applied to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual
transmission.