TOYOTA MR-2 - MC TOY
Toyota MR2 Mk1 (1984-1989).
Escala 1/64 (?).
MC Toy (Hong Kong).
Made in China.
Años 80.
More info:
toysfromthepast.blogspot.com.es/2014/07/434-mc-toy-toyota...
liveandletdiecast.kinja.com/far-east-friday-mc-toy-1-64-1...
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MC Toy [Maisto] '88 Toyota MR2
"This model sums up the toy car mentality of the 1980's: everything is cooler and faster if it says "Turbo" on it.
As far as I can find, the first generation MR2 was never offered with turbo.
There was a supercharged version offered, but a turbocharged engine wouldn't appear until the second generation.(...)"
Source: swiftysgarage.net/topic/7259408/1/
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MC Toy; aka May Cheong LTD...
"During the mid 1980s, they began to produce a series of small-scale diecast cars. These were manufactured with the "MC Toy" logo on the baseplate.
Although castings were distributed in their own branded marketing schemes, one of the important distributors of their diecast beginning in the 1980s was branded under the Intex Recreation umbrella. Intex was already in the position of marketing Zee Toys (Zylmex) in the states.
The MC Toy casting were substittuted in some series with the same brand labels as the Zee counterparts.
In 1992, when May Cheong's relationship with Intex ended, there was, near the same time, a desire by the company to establish a new name...Maisto. The company since has increased production with a variety of diecast products. Contemporary Maisto products are branded as "Fresh Metal". Their products are also distributed in Walgreens in-house brand as "Speed Wheels".Another large contract is with Hasbro...Maisto is licensed to produce small-scale Tonka vehicles."
Source: swiftysgarage.net/topic/387091/1/
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MC Toy
"The May Cheong Toy Products Factory Ltd - Hong Kong was established in 1976. In 1990, MC Toy (which stood for Mae Cheong) and May Tat Toya formed a conglomerate and registered the Maisto brand name."
Maisto
"The Maisto brand name was registered in 1990 by a conglomerate formed out of Mae Cheong (MC Toy) and May Tat Toy. Maisto has manufactured a number of Tonka products under license from Hasbro. In 2005, the May Cheong Group acquired the assets of Bburago, that had previously gone bankrupt."
Source:
www.valinor.nl/thereds/listmanufacturers.html
More info:
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Toyota MR2
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"The Toyota MR2 is a two-seat, mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive sports car manufactured in Japan and marketed globally by Toyota from 1984 to 2007 over three generations:
- W10 (1984–1989),
- W20 (1990–1999) and
- W30 (2000–2007).
Conceived as a small, economical and sporty car, the MR2 employed straightforward design elements, including MacPherson strut front and rear suspensions and transverse-mounted inline-four engines.
The name MR2 stands for either "mid-ship, run-about, 2-seater" or "mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-seater."
"The MR2 derived from a 1976 Toyota design project with the goal of a car which would be enjoyable to drive, yet still provide good fuel economy — not necessarily a sports car. Design work began in 1979 when Akio Yoshida from Toyota's testing department started to evaluate alternatives for engine placement and drive method, finalizing a mid-transverse engine placement. Toyota called the 1981 prototype SA-X.
From its original design, the car evolved into a sports car, and further prototypes were tested both in Japan and in California. Significant testing was performed on race circuits including Willow Springs, where former Formula One driver Dan Gurney tested the car.
All three generations were in compliance with Japanese Government regulations concerning exterior dimensions and engine displacement. The MR2 appeared around the same time as the Honda CR-X, the Nissan EXA, the VW Scirocco and Fiat X1/9 from Europe, and the Pontiac Fiero and Ford EXP from North America.
Toyota debuted its SV-3 concept car in October 1983 at the Tokyo Motor Show, gathering press and the audience publicity.
The car, scheduled for a Japanese launch in the second quarter of 1984 under the name MR2, was to become the first mass-produced mid-engined car from a Japanese manufacturer.
In France the MR2 name was shortened to MR to avoid the similarity in pronunciation of MR2 with the French words est merdeux, meaning "(it) is shitty"
- First generation (W10; 1984–1989)
"Toyota introduced the first-generation MR2 in 1984, designating it the model code "W10". When fitted with the 1.5-liter 3A engine, it was known as the "AW10". Likewise, the 1.6-liter 4A version is identified by the "AW11" code.
In Japan, the MR2 was marketed exclusively via Toyota's Vista Stores, rebranded in 1998 as Toyota Netz Store.
At its introduction in 1984, the MR2 won the Car of the Year Japan.
As Toyota engineered the MR2 to accommodate a 2-liter engine, its primary features included its light body (as low as 2,095 lb (950 kg) in Japan and 2,350 lb (1066 kg) in the US), strong handling and lightly powered, small-displacement engine. The car is often referred to as the AW11, referring to the chassis code of the most common 1.6-litre, A-engined versions.
The MR2's suspension and handling were designed by Toyota with the help of Lotus engineer Roger Becker."
(...)
"Toyota employed the naturally aspirated 4A-GE 1,587 cc inline-four engine, a dual overhead-cam, four-valve-per-cylinder motor, borrowed from the E80 series Corolla.
This engine was also equipped with DENSO electronic port fuel injection and a variable intake geometry ("T-VIS"), giving the engine a maximum power output of 112 hp (84 kW) in the US, 128 hp (95 kW) in the UK, 116 or 124 PS (85 or 91 kW; 114 or 122 hp) in Europe (with or without catalytic converter), 118 hp (88 kW) in Australia and 130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) in Japan. Japanese models were later downrated to 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp). The engine had already been introduced earlier on the AE86 Corolla, gathering a lot of positive publicity.
A five-speed manual transmission was standard and a four-speed automatic was optional.
Road tests delivered 0-60 mph times in the mid- to high-8 second range, and 1/4 mile times in the mid- to high-16 second range, significantly faster than the four-cylinder Pontiac Fiero or Fiat X1/9."
(...)
"In 1986 (1988 for the US market), Toyota introduced a supercharged engine for the MR2.
Based on the same block and head, the 4A-GZE was equipped with a small Roots-type supercharger and a Denso intercooler. T-VIS was eliminated and the compression ratio was lowered to 8:1.
It produced 145 horsepower (108 kW) and 140 pound-feet (190 N·m) and accelerated the small car from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 6.5 to 7.0s. (...) The engine cover had two raised vents (only one of which was functional) that visually distinguished it from the naturally aspirated models.
It was also labeled "Supercharged" on the rear trunk and body mouldings behind both doors.
This model was never offered in European or Australian markets, although some cars were privately imported."
(...)
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W10
Manufacturer
Central Motors (part of the Toyota Motor Corporation)
Assembly
Sagamihara, Japan
Production
June 1984–1989
Body style
2-door coupé
Layout
Transverse mid-engine,
rear-wheel drive
Engine
1.5 L 3A-LU I4 (AW10)
1.6 L 4A-GE DOHC I4 (AW11)
1.6 L 4A-GZE supercharged I4 (AW11)
Transmission
5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2,319 mm (91.3 in)
Length
3,950 mm (155.5 in)
Width
1,666 mm (65.6 in)
Height
1,234 mm (48.6 in)
Curb weight
1,035 kg (2,282 lb) (1985 NA)
1,066 kg (2,350 lb) (1988 NA)
1,131 kg (2,493 lb) (1988 SC)
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_MR2
More info: blog.toyota.co.uk/the-toyota-mr2-history
TOYOTA MR-2 - MC TOY
Toyota MR2 Mk1 (1984-1989).
Escala 1/64 (?).
MC Toy (Hong Kong).
Made in China.
Años 80.
More info:
toysfromthepast.blogspot.com.es/2014/07/434-mc-toy-toyota...
liveandletdiecast.kinja.com/far-east-friday-mc-toy-1-64-1...
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MC Toy [Maisto] '88 Toyota MR2
"This model sums up the toy car mentality of the 1980's: everything is cooler and faster if it says "Turbo" on it.
As far as I can find, the first generation MR2 was never offered with turbo.
There was a supercharged version offered, but a turbocharged engine wouldn't appear until the second generation.(...)"
Source: swiftysgarage.net/topic/7259408/1/
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MC Toy; aka May Cheong LTD...
"During the mid 1980s, they began to produce a series of small-scale diecast cars. These were manufactured with the "MC Toy" logo on the baseplate.
Although castings were distributed in their own branded marketing schemes, one of the important distributors of their diecast beginning in the 1980s was branded under the Intex Recreation umbrella. Intex was already in the position of marketing Zee Toys (Zylmex) in the states.
The MC Toy casting were substittuted in some series with the same brand labels as the Zee counterparts.
In 1992, when May Cheong's relationship with Intex ended, there was, near the same time, a desire by the company to establish a new name...Maisto. The company since has increased production with a variety of diecast products. Contemporary Maisto products are branded as "Fresh Metal". Their products are also distributed in Walgreens in-house brand as "Speed Wheels".Another large contract is with Hasbro...Maisto is licensed to produce small-scale Tonka vehicles."
Source: swiftysgarage.net/topic/387091/1/
--------------------------------------------------------------------
MC Toy
"The May Cheong Toy Products Factory Ltd - Hong Kong was established in 1976. In 1990, MC Toy (which stood for Mae Cheong) and May Tat Toya formed a conglomerate and registered the Maisto brand name."
Maisto
"The Maisto brand name was registered in 1990 by a conglomerate formed out of Mae Cheong (MC Toy) and May Tat Toy. Maisto has manufactured a number of Tonka products under license from Hasbro. In 2005, the May Cheong Group acquired the assets of Bburago, that had previously gone bankrupt."
Source:
www.valinor.nl/thereds/listmanufacturers.html
More info:
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Toyota MR2
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"The Toyota MR2 is a two-seat, mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive sports car manufactured in Japan and marketed globally by Toyota from 1984 to 2007 over three generations:
- W10 (1984–1989),
- W20 (1990–1999) and
- W30 (2000–2007).
Conceived as a small, economical and sporty car, the MR2 employed straightforward design elements, including MacPherson strut front and rear suspensions and transverse-mounted inline-four engines.
The name MR2 stands for either "mid-ship, run-about, 2-seater" or "mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-seater."
"The MR2 derived from a 1976 Toyota design project with the goal of a car which would be enjoyable to drive, yet still provide good fuel economy — not necessarily a sports car. Design work began in 1979 when Akio Yoshida from Toyota's testing department started to evaluate alternatives for engine placement and drive method, finalizing a mid-transverse engine placement. Toyota called the 1981 prototype SA-X.
From its original design, the car evolved into a sports car, and further prototypes were tested both in Japan and in California. Significant testing was performed on race circuits including Willow Springs, where former Formula One driver Dan Gurney tested the car.
All three generations were in compliance with Japanese Government regulations concerning exterior dimensions and engine displacement. The MR2 appeared around the same time as the Honda CR-X, the Nissan EXA, the VW Scirocco and Fiat X1/9 from Europe, and the Pontiac Fiero and Ford EXP from North America.
Toyota debuted its SV-3 concept car in October 1983 at the Tokyo Motor Show, gathering press and the audience publicity.
The car, scheduled for a Japanese launch in the second quarter of 1984 under the name MR2, was to become the first mass-produced mid-engined car from a Japanese manufacturer.
In France the MR2 name was shortened to MR to avoid the similarity in pronunciation of MR2 with the French words est merdeux, meaning "(it) is shitty"
- First generation (W10; 1984–1989)
"Toyota introduced the first-generation MR2 in 1984, designating it the model code "W10". When fitted with the 1.5-liter 3A engine, it was known as the "AW10". Likewise, the 1.6-liter 4A version is identified by the "AW11" code.
In Japan, the MR2 was marketed exclusively via Toyota's Vista Stores, rebranded in 1998 as Toyota Netz Store.
At its introduction in 1984, the MR2 won the Car of the Year Japan.
As Toyota engineered the MR2 to accommodate a 2-liter engine, its primary features included its light body (as low as 2,095 lb (950 kg) in Japan and 2,350 lb (1066 kg) in the US), strong handling and lightly powered, small-displacement engine. The car is often referred to as the AW11, referring to the chassis code of the most common 1.6-litre, A-engined versions.
The MR2's suspension and handling were designed by Toyota with the help of Lotus engineer Roger Becker."
(...)
"Toyota employed the naturally aspirated 4A-GE 1,587 cc inline-four engine, a dual overhead-cam, four-valve-per-cylinder motor, borrowed from the E80 series Corolla.
This engine was also equipped with DENSO electronic port fuel injection and a variable intake geometry ("T-VIS"), giving the engine a maximum power output of 112 hp (84 kW) in the US, 128 hp (95 kW) in the UK, 116 or 124 PS (85 or 91 kW; 114 or 122 hp) in Europe (with or without catalytic converter), 118 hp (88 kW) in Australia and 130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) in Japan. Japanese models were later downrated to 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp). The engine had already been introduced earlier on the AE86 Corolla, gathering a lot of positive publicity.
A five-speed manual transmission was standard and a four-speed automatic was optional.
Road tests delivered 0-60 mph times in the mid- to high-8 second range, and 1/4 mile times in the mid- to high-16 second range, significantly faster than the four-cylinder Pontiac Fiero or Fiat X1/9."
(...)
"In 1986 (1988 for the US market), Toyota introduced a supercharged engine for the MR2.
Based on the same block and head, the 4A-GZE was equipped with a small Roots-type supercharger and a Denso intercooler. T-VIS was eliminated and the compression ratio was lowered to 8:1.
It produced 145 horsepower (108 kW) and 140 pound-feet (190 N·m) and accelerated the small car from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 6.5 to 7.0s. (...) The engine cover had two raised vents (only one of which was functional) that visually distinguished it from the naturally aspirated models.
It was also labeled "Supercharged" on the rear trunk and body mouldings behind both doors.
This model was never offered in European or Australian markets, although some cars were privately imported."
(...)
------
W10
Manufacturer
Central Motors (part of the Toyota Motor Corporation)
Assembly
Sagamihara, Japan
Production
June 1984–1989
Body style
2-door coupé
Layout
Transverse mid-engine,
rear-wheel drive
Engine
1.5 L 3A-LU I4 (AW10)
1.6 L 4A-GE DOHC I4 (AW11)
1.6 L 4A-GZE supercharged I4 (AW11)
Transmission
5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2,319 mm (91.3 in)
Length
3,950 mm (155.5 in)
Width
1,666 mm (65.6 in)
Height
1,234 mm (48.6 in)
Curb weight
1,035 kg (2,282 lb) (1985 NA)
1,066 kg (2,350 lb) (1988 NA)
1,131 kg (2,493 lb) (1988 SC)
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_MR2
More info: blog.toyota.co.uk/the-toyota-mr2-history