Unfortunately, it’s quite a bit harder (and more expensive) to cram energy storage in the tiny MR2 than fitting a new engine. So that plan has been paused, while he sorts out the Audi-powered car.

Cast aside like an automotive reject, though, is the third-generation Toyota MR2 Spyder, and—after having driven one for a month—I’ve decided that this is just unfair. Here’s why. Latest ...

The MR2 is 10.5-inches (26.6cm) longer than when it was brand new and originally made around 160-horsepower (119 kW). The Audi Allroad V8 he swapped in makes 340-horsepower (253 kW) from the factory.

Audi’s refreshed-for-2014 mid-engined supercar, the R8, goes on sale today and official pricing has been announced.Starting at $119,150, the R8 coupe comes with a 430-hp, 4.2-liter V-8 with a ...

The Audi R8 may still be one of the hottest entries in the sports-car world, but the hype has died down a bit. With its dramatic mid-engine proportions, it is still a stunning sight on the road ...

The Toyota MR2 is quite a thrill to drive even in stock form, if you get the turbocharged version, of course. It’s small, the engine sits right behind the seats and sends power to the back.

2017 Audi R8 Spyder | Manufacturer image. ... The car will be powered by the same 5.2-liter V-10 engine that drives the R8 coupe. It will be linked to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

The MR2 Spyder is a car for people who really love to drive and want a vehicle optimized for that application. ... Engine type; displacement: DOHC 16V I-4; 1.8 liters. Horsepower: 138 @ 6,400 rpm.

Audi is yet to announce availability of the R8 Spyder V10 Plus in the United States. When it finally does arrive, expect a steep premium on the $176,350 you have to pay for the regular R8 Spyder V10.

The 2017 Audi R8 Spyder made its debut at the 2016 New York auto show looking sharper and sexier than ... A 5.2-liter V-10 rated at 540 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque is the only engine available, ...