Toyota MR2

Sans the final generation of MR2 Spyders, the “Mister 2” was one of the coolest Japanese cars ever manufactured. It featured a small footprint, a mid-mounted engine, and all the character an enthusiast could ever want.

The MR2 hit paydirt with the introduction of the supercharged model in the U.S. in 1988, which bumped its output to 145 horsepower and dropped its 0-to-60 time to fewer than seven seconds.

With the 1991 introduction of the second-gen MR2, the model took a step toward the exotic, thanks to its aggressive-looking, Ferrari-like body. In this generation, Toyota offered a turbocharged model that produced a mighty 200 horsepower, solidifying its place as one of the greatest Japanese cars ever.