Out on our test route, the Turbo predictably delivers higher cornering speeds than the standard car, clinging resolutely to the tarmac while darting towards the heart of a bend with real determination. Lightweight 17in SP12 alloys fitted with Toyo T1-R tyres add another £1080. This 19,000-mile 2004 car is a prime example, and also benefits from lower, stiffer springs, Goodridge stainless steel braided brake hoses and a front strut-brace, together coming in at around £700. The best part of five grand is a lot of money, but you could always save yourself a few bob by having the kit fitted to a secondhand car rather than a £17,170 new one. If you're going down this route, though, you'll probably also want to consider a freer-flowing exhaust, and this car, supplied by Silverstone Performance (comes with the company's own SP system (£804 fitted), taking the power figure right up to 197bhp. At £3995 fitted, it's not cheap, but it boosts the MR2's power to 182bhp. It's not a dealer-fit option, but it can be retro-fitted by any authorised TTE centre. While you could be excused for thinking the car you see here is just another standard MR2, the discreet boot badge identifies this car as being fitted with an official TTE (Toyota Team Europe) turbo. The Turbo predictably delivers higher cornering speeds than the standard car, clinging resolutely to the tarmac while darting towards the heart of a bend with real determination The 1.8-litre twin-cam four-pot zings freely rather than surging forward with real hard-edged aggression, and while this suits the MR2's honest character, it always leaves you wanting that little bit more. However, with just 138bhp, the motor lacks that gutsy punch the fleet-footed chassis deserves. It seems like the MR2 has been around forever, and yet it's still one of our favourite junior sports cars, what with its taut looks, balanced midships layout, low mass and keen handling. The official Toyota Team Europe (TTE) Turbo and new exhaust gives the venerable roadster a hefty 197bhp kick

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