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This website is dedicated to my Phoenix Power SPL SW20 MR2 build and the history of modifications and demo cars built by Phoenix Power in Japan.

The Phoenix Power Type 2 bodykit is one of the rarest in world. With many full demo cars now dismantled there are only 2 known FULL kitted cars remaining. Unreplicated and now discontinued.

If you have any rare Phoenix Power parts for the SW20 MR2 or are interested in featuring the vehicle in your magazine or website please contact me using richard@phoenixpowermr2.com

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  • Phoenix Power MR2 SW20 at Retro Rides Gathering 2019 – Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb
  • Phoenix Power MR2 Sw20 Oil Cooler Obtained
  • My Personal Phoenix Power MR2 SW20 Photo Shoot
  • Phoenix Power / Garage Fukui MR2 Sw20 Chassis Stiffening Brace… or Roll Cage Obtained
  • Door Trim Replaced

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    Phoenix Power MR2 SW20 at Retro Rides Gathering 2019 – Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb

    Phoenix Power MR2 SW20 at Retro Rides Gathering 2019 – Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb

    My first show since getting the car back in 2018! Retro Rides Gathering 2019. The…read more→

    Phoenix Power MR2 Sw20 Oil Cooler Obtained

    Phoenix Power MR2 Sw20 Oil Cooler Obtained

    I have managed to obtain a Phoenix Power rear mounted oil cooler for my build!…read more→

    My Personal Phoenix Power MR2 SW20 Photo Shoot

    My Personal Phoenix Power MR2 SW20 Photo Shoot

    Just a few photos of my personal project car. Enjoy 🙂

    Phoenix Power / Garage Fukui MR2 Sw20 Chassis Stiffening Brace… or Roll Cage Obtained

    Phoenix Power / Garage Fukui MR2 Sw20 Chassis Stiffening Brace… or Roll Cage Obtained

    Now, before I start going into detail, I read some comments online regarding this bracing…read more→

    Door Trim Replaced

    Door Trim Replaced

    Over the years the exterior trim on the MR2 is starting to fade or is…read more→

    New Keys Racing Steering Wheel & Works Bell Rapfix II Quick Release

    New Keys Racing Steering Wheel & Works Bell Rapfix II Quick Release

    I always like a fresh, new steering wheel and am a fan of Key!s Racing…read more→

    Phoenix Power SPL SW20 MR2 YouTube Video and Channel

    Phoenix Power SPL SW20 MR2 YouTube Video and Channel

    I put together a small video showing a very brief walk around of my Phoenix…read more→

    Phoenix’s Power SPL Stickers

    Phoenix’s Power SPL Stickers

    The original Phoenix Power SPL MR2 SW20 demo cars used many different stickers, predominantly the…read more→

    Phoenix’s Power SPL 2000 Parts Catalogue

    Phoenix’s Power SPL 2000 Parts Catalogue

    I managed to find an original Phoenix Power SPL parts catalogue from the year 2000.…read more→

    Zoom Engineering Penta Rear View Mirror Fitted

    Zoom Engineering Penta Rear View Mirror Fitted

    After time the standard rear view mirror can start to deteriorate around the edges. This…read more→

    Phoenix Power / Garage Fukui / K’s – 300kph Instrument Cluster

    Phoenix Power / Garage Fukui / K’s – 300kph Instrument Cluster

    During my time in the MR2 scene I have never seen this ultra rare instrument…read more→

    Genuine BBS LM 18″ Alloys Fitted

    Genuine BBS LM 18″ Alloys Fitted

    My MR2 project is based on the original White Phoenix Power Demo car. Those that…read more→

    Genuine Border Racing Vented Bonnet for SW20 MR2 Sourced & Fitted

    Genuine Border Racing Vented Bonnet for SW20 MR2 Sourced & Fitted

    I decided to import a brand new and genuine Border Racing Vented Bonnet for my…read more→

    Phoenix Power MR2 Electric Mirror Restoration

    Phoenix Power MR2 Electric Mirror Restoration

    One thing that annoys me is shabby parts on the outside of a car. It…read more→

    Wiper Cowl & Wiper Arm Replacement

    Wiper Cowl & Wiper Arm Replacement

    When I reacquired my original MR2 back in June 2018 I wanted to try and…read more→

    RAYS Racing Dura-Nuts Fitted – M12xP1.5

    RAYS Racing Dura-Nuts Fitted – M12xP1.5

    The wheel nuts that were fitted on the MR2 when I purchased it were cheap…read more→

    My Phoenix’s Power Type II Kitted SW20 MR2

    My Phoenix’s Power Type II Kitted SW20 MR2

    This is my SW20 MR2. Revision 3 Turbo. Purchased in 2009, sold in 2012 and…read more→

    Phoenix Power Type II Side Skirts Obtained

    Phoenix Power Type II Side Skirts Obtained

    Other than the white Phoenix Power demo car that was in the UK these were…read more→

    Phoenix Power Type II Rear Bumper and Spoiler Fitted

    Phoenix Power Type II Rear Bumper and Spoiler Fitted

    After some minor repair I sprayed up the Phoenix Power Type II rear bumper and…read more→

    Phoenix Power Type II Rear Bumper Obtained

    Phoenix Power Type II Rear Bumper Obtained

    After a bit of searching I think that I found the only Phoenix Power Type…read more→

    Phoenix Power Type II Front Bumper and Headlight Conversion Fitted

    Phoenix Power Type II Front Bumper and Headlight Conversion Fitted

    Fitted the Phoenix Power Type II front bumper and headlight conversion. Easy task. Also added…read more→

    Phoenix Power Type II Rear Adjustable Spoiler Obtained

    Phoenix Power Type II Rear Adjustable Spoiler Obtained

    Again, purchased from the breaking of the official white Phoenix Power demo car. I removed…read more→

    Phoenix Power Type II Front Bumper and Headlight Conversion Obtained

    Phoenix Power Type II Front Bumper and Headlight Conversion Obtained

    I purchased the front bumper and headlight conversion from the breaking of the official white…read more→

    Phoenix Power Type II Engine Lid Obtained & Fitted

    Phoenix Power Type II Engine Lid Obtained & Fitted

    This was my second piece of the genuine Phoenix Power Type II bodykit. This engine…read more→

    Border Tri-Eye Onboard Meter Panel Offset 60mm – SW20

    Border Tri-Eye Onboard Meter Panel Offset 60mm – SW20

    I purchased the Border Racing Tri-Eye Meter Pod to fit a range of Greddy 60mm…read more→

    Night Photo Shoot

    Night Photo Shoot

    I was out driving and decided to stop and get some photos.

    Greddy GREX SW20 Oil Cooler

    Greddy GREX SW20 Oil Cooler

    I purchased but never fitted this Greddy GREX Oil Cooler for the SW20. Just uploading…read more→

    Blitz – Power Meter I-D III Purchased

    Blitz – Power Meter I-D III Purchased

    Purchased the Blitz Power Meter ID III to match the Blitz Boost Controller that was…read more→

    Santa Pod Racing with TB Developments Club

    Santa Pod Racing with TB Developments Club

    Just a day out at the drag strip for Japshow Finale. I like to see…read more→

    Factory Optional Recaro Speed Seats Fitted

    Factory Optional Recaro Speed Seats Fitted

    Managed to obtain a pair of rare factory optional Recaro Speed seats in the Lemans…read more→

    Phoenix Power SW20 MR2 Mirrors Obtained

    Phoenix Power SW20 MR2 Mirrors Obtained

    Imported from the USA. Genuine Phoenix Power Electric Wing Mirrors. Only downside was one of…read more→

    Genuine Greddy Trust Gracer Front Lip Fitted

    Genuine Greddy Trust Gracer Front Lip Fitted

    From the Alfa drag car that was imported into the UK from Japan. Fitted to…read more→

    Wedssport Racing Lug Nuts

    Wedssport Racing Lug Nuts

    I decided to import a full set of Racing Lug nuts from Wedssport. Toooooo match…read more→

    Genuine Greddy Trust Gracer Rear Bumper Spats Fitted

    Genuine Greddy Trust Gracer Rear Bumper Spats Fitted

    Genuine Greddy Trust Gracer rear bumper spats sprayed and fitted. Getting close to finishing the…read more→

    Engine Bay Clean and Tidy Up

    Engine Bay Clean and Tidy Up

    I gave the engine bay a full clean and overhaul including hand polishing of pipework,…read more→

    Mapping Day @ WGT Auto Developments

    Mapping Day @ WGT Auto Developments

    Finally got the car mapped by Pip at WGT Auto Developments. Car made excellent power…read more→

    Genuine Greddy Trust Gracer Rear Spoiler Fitted

    Genuine Greddy Trust Gracer Rear Spoiler Fitted

    The Greddy Gracer rear spoiler for the Sw20 is quite rare and not seen in…read more→

    TRD Fuel Cap Cover for MR2

    TRD Fuel Cap Cover for MR2

    TRD Fuel Cap Cover for the MR2 SW20. Still on the car today (2018).

    Genuine Greddy Trust Gracer Side Skirts Fitted

    Genuine Greddy Trust Gracer Side Skirts Fitted

    My goal for this car prior to the Phoenix Power bodykit was to obtain the…read more→

    Apexi Power FC Purchased

    Apexi Power FC Purchased

    As you will know with tuning upgrades that effect air and fuel ratio it is…read more→

    First Quarter Mile Run @ Santa Pod Raceway

    First Quarter Mile Run @ Santa Pod Raceway

    My first quarter mile drag day in the car since purchase. 13.7 seconds… not bad!

    TB Developments Garrett 2871 Turbo Kit Fitted

    TB Developments Garrett 2871 Turbo Kit Fitted

    Time had come to make some power upgrades and a Garrett 2871 Turbo Kit was…read more→

    First Rolling Road Day @ Weston Performance

    First Rolling Road Day @ Weston Performance

    As part of MR2 Only Magazine I was asked to attend a rolling road day…read more→

    Wedssport TC-05 Alloy Wheels Fitted

    Wedssport TC-05 Alloy Wheels Fitted

    First modification was to replace the MOMO Arrow alloy wheels with some very lightweight 16″…read more→

    MR2 Revision 3 3SGTE Turbo Purchased

    MR2 Revision 3 3SGTE Turbo Purchased

    This was my second MR2 Revision 3 Turbo purchased in 2009. Completely stock apart from…read more→

    Phoenix Power Demo Car – Black No.1 SW20 MR2

    Phoenix Power Demo Car – Black No.1 SW20 MR2

    Not 100% sure if this was a demo car or customer car of Phoenix Power.…read more→

    Phoenix Power Demo Car – Black No.2 SW20 MR2

    Phoenix Power Demo Car – Black No.2 SW20 MR2

    This is another Phoenix Power MR2. Not sure if it was an official demo shop…read more→

    Phoenix Power Demo Car – Red SW20 MR2

    Phoenix Power Demo Car – Red SW20 MR2

    This Phoenix Power demo car is probably the most known in the MR2 scene. A…read more→

    Phoenix Power Demo Car – Silver SW20 MR2

    Phoenix Power Demo Car – Silver SW20 MR2

    Not much is known about this car and there are no photos I can find…read more→

    Phoenix Power Demo Car – Blue SW20 MR2

    Phoenix Power Demo Car – Blue SW20 MR2

    A full write up of the blue Phoenix Power Demo Car can be found here:…read more→

    Phoenix Power Demo Car – White SW20 MR2

    Phoenix Power Demo Car – White SW20 MR2

    1996 Toyota MR2 Phoenix Power Demo Car T88 Single Turbo 590 bhp Originally imported into…read more→