What car is a poor man’s Ferrari?
The overall design of the automobile received more rounded, streamlined styling, with some calling the MR2 SW20 a baby Ferrari or poor man’s Ferrari due to design cues similar to the Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS or Ferrari 348. In 1984, the MR2 shocked the automotive world with its mid-engine layout and go-kart handling at under $20,000. Imagine cornering like a Porsche while sipping fuel like a Corolla. The second gen became known as the poor man’s Ferrari, especially with the turbo option that delivered serious performance.