The headlights do look like the eyes of a spider. Maybe it could be called a Spyder? Oh yeah, it is. I do like it, quite exotic looking.

Toyota MR-S VM180 Zagato specs
Car type | Convertible |
Curb weight | 1010 kg (2227 lbs) |
Dimensions | 3.90 m (154 in) long, 1.74 m (69 in) wide, 1.22 m (48 in) high |
Wheelbase | 2.45 m (96 in) |
Introduced | 2001 |
Origin country | Japan |
Views | 7.7k |
Submitted by | Viking |
Powertrain specs
Engine type | Inline 4 cylinder DOHC 16 valve |
Displacement | 1.8 l (110 ci) |
Power | 157 ps (155 bhp / 116 kw) @ 6400 rpm |
Torque | 178 Nm (131 lb-ft) @ 4400 rpm |
Power / liter | 87 ps (86 hp) |
Power / weight | 156 ps (153 bhp) / t |
Torque / weight | 176 Nm (130 lb-ft) / t |
Transmission | 5 speed |
Layout | middle engine, rear wheel drive |
MR-S VM180 Zagato competition



Mental 13y ago
Oooh, I've already forgotten Zagato ever coachbuilt Toyota MR2! 10 years ago it was something spectacular.
This car was all about the design. Yeah, it looks like an alien-MR2. Not what I call beautiful, but very unique. Everything Zagato is touching gets stunning but absolutely enigmatic metamorphosis, and this Toyota is not an exception.
Thank you, Viking, for revising my memory.






Viking 13y ago
The most extensive group of pictures that I have found so far are here: http://fabwheelsdigest.blogspot.com/2013/04/2001-zagato-toyota-mr2-vm180.html


Viking 13y ago
@Shaggy I agree. These cars have excellent off the line traction due to the 55 percent rear weight balance. Yeah, it would be cool to have one of these if they were sold in the U.S., the Zagato styling makes it look very exotic (albeit strange). Do you know how to add a picture?

