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TRD 2000GT 1998
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Was going to post this one too 
Make: TRD
Model: 2000GT MR2
Year: 1998
Available in Gran Tursimo 2:
From wiki:
In 1998, Toyota Racing Development offered an official kit body conversion and tuning program
for MR2 owners to transform their existing SW20 MR2 into a wide-body TRD2000GT replica car.
This was to pay homage to the TRD2000GT wins in the GT-C Japanese racing series, since the
TRD2000GT racing series cars were based on the SW20 floor pan. The TRD2000GT body kit widened
the MR2 by a total of 102 mm (4 in). Prior to MR2s being fitted with the TRD2000GT body kit,
TRD had its customers select which additional engine, suspension, wheel, and interior upgrades
they wanted. For these reason, no two TRD2000GT MR2s are alike. It is rumored that at least one
was built to produce up to 370 kW (500 bhp) whereas some others had few modifications to their engines.
Surprisingly, not all TRD2000GT MR2s were turbocharged. For example, TRD2000GT #001 came with a
naturally aspirated 2.2L engine.
In order to ensure exclusivity, a high price tag was charged and total of just 35 factory car
conversions were completed by Toyota Technocraft Ltd. Each official Technocraft-converted car was
made using lightweight fiberglass components (front fenders, trunk lid extension, rear quarter panels,
gas door, front and rear bumpers, 3-piece wing) and re-classified as completely new cars (with their own
specially numbered TRD VIN plate riveted to the body to indicate their authenticity and rarity).
The Toyota Technocraft Ltd. TRD2000GT had a 60 mm (2.4 in) wider front and rear track
(due to the addition of wider wheels and tires). Virtually every car converted also had other TRD parts
fitted too, including extensive changes to both the suspension and engine. Most cars left the factory
making more power due to TRD bolt-ons, some cars even left the factory boasting up to 500 metric horsepower
(370 kW; 490 hp) and less than 1100 kg (2425 lb) for a very impressive power-to-weight ratio.
While TRD Japan only offered a small number of kits with all body parts required for third-party conversion,
Toyota Technocraft Ltd. offered complete car conversions.
Apart from the cars listed on the TRD2000GT register[20] it is unknown how many original Toyota Technocraft Ltd.
cars still exist today, but it is rumored that approximately 10 conversion kits were imported from TRD Japan
into the US for conversions. In many respects, the extended body can be compared to that of a Porsche Turbo wide body.
The car's width is extended and body dimensions dramatically changing the car's overall visuals.
Very little is known about these cars outside of Japan.
Make: TRD
Model: 2000GT MR2
Year: 1998
Available in Gran Tursimo 2:
From wiki:
In 1998, Toyota Racing Development offered an official kit body conversion and tuning program
for MR2 owners to transform their existing SW20 MR2 into a wide-body TRD2000GT replica car.
This was to pay homage to the TRD2000GT wins in the GT-C Japanese racing series, since the
TRD2000GT racing series cars were based on the SW20 floor pan. The TRD2000GT body kit widened
the MR2 by a total of 102 mm (4 in). Prior to MR2s being fitted with the TRD2000GT body kit,
TRD had its customers select which additional engine, suspension, wheel, and interior upgrades
they wanted. For these reason, no two TRD2000GT MR2s are alike. It is rumored that at least one
was built to produce up to 370 kW (500 bhp) whereas some others had few modifications to their engines.
Surprisingly, not all TRD2000GT MR2s were turbocharged. For example, TRD2000GT #001 came with a
naturally aspirated 2.2L engine.
In order to ensure exclusivity, a high price tag was charged and total of just 35 factory car
conversions were completed by Toyota Technocraft Ltd. Each official Technocraft-converted car was
made using lightweight fiberglass components (front fenders, trunk lid extension, rear quarter panels,
gas door, front and rear bumpers, 3-piece wing) and re-classified as completely new cars (with their own
specially numbered TRD VIN plate riveted to the body to indicate their authenticity and rarity).
The Toyota Technocraft Ltd. TRD2000GT had a 60 mm (2.4 in) wider front and rear track
(due to the addition of wider wheels and tires). Virtually every car converted also had other TRD parts
fitted too, including extensive changes to both the suspension and engine. Most cars left the factory
making more power due to TRD bolt-ons, some cars even left the factory boasting up to 500 metric horsepower
(370 kW; 490 hp) and less than 1100 kg (2425 lb) for a very impressive power-to-weight ratio.
While TRD Japan only offered a small number of kits with all body parts required for third-party conversion,
Toyota Technocraft Ltd. offered complete car conversions.
Apart from the cars listed on the TRD2000GT register[20] it is unknown how many original Toyota Technocraft Ltd.
cars still exist today, but it is rumored that approximately 10 conversion kits were imported from TRD Japan
into the US for conversions. In many respects, the extended body can be compared to that of a Porsche Turbo wide body.
The car's width is extended and body dimensions dramatically changing the car's overall visuals.
Very little is known about these cars outside of Japan.
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- snakebacon97
Very tasty, I'd like to see this.
