Toyota KE70 Corolla, Full Specifications

Overview

The Toyota KE70 Corolla (1979-1983) is the fourth-generation Corolla, offered in Australia with the 3K-C 1.2-litre and 4K-C 1.3-litre pushrod engines. Specifications below cover Australian-delivered models. Japanese and other export-market specifications may differ in engine options, trim levels, and equipment.

Key Specifications

Spec	Value
Production Years	1979-1983 (Australia: 1981-1985)
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Assembly	Takaoka Plant, Toyota City, Japan
Body Styles	4-door sedan, 2-door coupe, 5-door wagon
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Platform	E70
Wheelbase	2,400 mm
Overall Length	4,130 mm (sedan), 4,100 mm (coupe), 4,265 mm (wagon)
Overall Width	1,610 mm
Overall Height	1,385 mm (sedan), 1,370 mm (coupe), 1,400 mm (wagon)
Kerb Weight	830-920 kg (variant dependent)
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 L
Drag Coefficient	0.40 (approximate)

Engine Specifications

3K-C, 1.2L OHV Inline-4

Spec	Value
Configuration	Inline 4, OHV (pushrod), 8-valve
Displacement	1,166 cc
Bore x Stroke	75.0 mm x 66.0 mm
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Power	40 kW (54 PS) @ 5,600 rpm
Torque	88 Nm (9.0 kgf-m) @ 3,600 rpm
Fuel System	Single-barrel carburettor (Aisan)
Ignition	Points/condenser (early), electronic (late)
Valvetrain Drive	Timing chain (single-row)
Valve Adjustment	Screw and locknut (rocker arm)
Cylinder Head	Cast iron
Cylinder Block	Cast iron
Oil Capacity	3.3 L (with filter)
Recommended Oil	10W-30 or 20W-50
Redline	6,200 rpm
Fuel Requirement	91 RON

4K-C, 1.3L OHV Inline-4

Spec	Value
Configuration	Inline 4, OHV (pushrod), 8-valve
Displacement	1,290 cc
Bore x Stroke	75.0 mm x 73.0 mm
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Power	45 kW (61 PS) @ 5,600 rpm
Torque	95 Nm (9.7 kgf-m) @ 3,600 rpm
Fuel System	Single-barrel carburettor (Aisan)
Ignition	Points/condenser (early), electronic (late)
Valvetrain Drive	Timing chain (single-row)
Valve Adjustment	Screw and locknut (rocker arm)
Cylinder Head	Cast iron
Cylinder Block	Cast iron
Oil Capacity	3.5 L (with filter)
Recommended Oil	10W-30 or 20W-50
Redline	6,200 rpm
Fuel Requirement	91 RON

4K-E, 1.3L OHV Inline-4 (EFI)

Spec	Value
Configuration	Inline 4, OHV (pushrod), 8-valve
Displacement	1,290 cc
Bore x Stroke	75.0 mm x 73.0 mm
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Power	47 kW (64 PS) @ 5,600 rpm
Torque	100 Nm (10.2 kgf-m) @ 3,800 rpm
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection (EFI)
Ignition	Electronic
Valvetrain Drive	Timing chain (single-row)
Oil Capacity	3.5 L (with filter)
Recommended Oil	10W-30 or 20W-50
Redline	6,200 rpm
Fuel Requirement	91 RON

Transmission

Spec	Value
Type	Manual (standard), automatic (optional)
Manual Gears	4-speed (base) or 5-speed (CS/CSX)
Manual Model	T40 (4-speed), T50 (5-speed)
Automatic Gears	3-speed
Automatic Model	A40
Synchromesh	All forward gears (manual)

Gear Ratios (T50 5-Speed)

Gear	Ratio
1st	3.587
2nd	2.022
3rd	1.384
4th	1.000
5th	0.861
Reverse	3.484

Gear Ratios (T40 4-Speed)

Gear	Ratio
1st	3.587
2nd	2.189
3rd	1.397
4th	1.000
Reverse	3.484

Final Drive

Spec	Value
Type	Live rear axle, hypoid gear
Ratio	4.100:1 (5-speed) or 4.300:1 (4-speed)
LSD	Not standard (open differential)

Suspension

Component	Front	Rear
Type	Independent, MacPherson strut	Live axle, four-link with lateral rod (Panhard)
Springs	Coil	Coil
Dampers	Hydraulic telescopic	Hydraulic telescopic
Anti-roll Bar	Yes (some variants)	No

Brakes

Component	Front	Rear
Type	Solid disc	Drum
Disc Diameter (front)	226 mm	-
Drum Diameter (rear)	-	200 mm
ABS	No
Booster	Vacuum-assisted

Steering

Spec	Value
Type	Rack and pinion
Power Assist	No (standard), optional on CS/CSX
Turns Lock-to-Lock	3.5
Turning Circle	9.4 m

Wheels and Tyres

Spec	Value
Standard Wheel Size	13” x 5.0” (steel)
Optional Wheel Size	13” x 5.5” (alloy, CSX)
Bolt Pattern	4 x 114.3
Centre Bore	60.1 mm
Standard Tyre Size	155SR13 (base), 175/70R13 (CS/CSX)

Performance (Approximate, 4K-C)

Metric	Value
0-100 km/h	14.5-16.0 seconds
0-400 m (quarter mile)	19.5-20.5 seconds
Top Speed	150 km/h

Fuel Economy (Approximate, 4K-C)

Condition	L/100 km
Urban	8-10
Highway	6-7
Combined	7-9

Electrical

Spec	Value
Battery	12V, 36 Ah
Alternator	40A (base), 55A (CS/CSX)
Headlights	Sealed beam, rectangular
Ignition	Points/condenser (early), electronic (late)

Dimensions Detail

Measurement	Value
Front Track	1,365 mm
Rear Track	1,345 mm
Ground Clearance	160 mm
Boot Capacity	340 L (sedan), 280 L (coupe)
Cargo Capacity (wagon)	510 L (seats up), 1,100 L (seats folded)

Kerb Weight by Variant

Variant	Approximate Weight
Sedan, base (manual, no A/C)	830 kg
Sedan, CS (manual, no A/C)	860 kg
Sedan, CSX (manual, A/C, P/S)	900 kg
Coupe, base (manual)	820 kg
Coupe, CS (manual)	850 kg
Wagon, CS (manual)	900 kg
Wagon, CSX (manual, A/C)	920 kg
Add for automatic transmission	+20 kg

Service Intervals

Service Item	Interval
Engine oil and filter	5,000 km or 6 months
Timing chain	Inspect every 40,000 km, replace if noisy
Spark plugs	15,000-20,000 km
Points and condenser (if equipped)	15,000 km
Valve clearance check	20,000 km
Coolant	24 months
Brake fluid	24 months
Differential oil	40,000 km
Gearbox oil	40,000 km
Carburettor service/rebuild	40,000 km or as needed
Air filter	20,000 km
Fuel filter	20,000 km

Model Variants (Australian Market)

Standard (Base)

Spec	Value
Engine	4K-C 1.3L OHV
Gearbox	4-speed manual (T40)
Steering	Manual rack and pinion
Air Conditioning	No
Interior	Vinyl seats, rubber floor mats
Radio	No

CS

Spec	Value
Engine	4K-C 1.3L OHV
Gearbox	5-speed manual (T50) or 3-speed automatic (A40)
Steering	Manual or power-assisted (optional)
Air Conditioning	Optional
Interior	Cloth seats, carpet, door trims
Radio	AM radio (standard)

CSX

Spec	Value
Engine	4K-C 1.3L OHV or 3T-C 1.8L OHC
Gearbox	5-speed manual (T50) or 3-speed automatic (A40)
Steering	Power-assisted
Air Conditioning	Standard
Interior	Velour or cloth seats, full trim, carpet
Radio	AM/FM radio

Common Engine Swap Specifications

4A-GE 16V (AE86)

Spec	Value
Configuration	Inline 4, DOHC, 16-valve
Displacement	1,587 cc
Power	91 kW (124 PS) @ 6,600 rpm
Torque	149 Nm @ 5,200 rpm
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection (EFI)
Induction	T-VIS
Redline	7,600 rpm
Weight change	+15-20 kg over 4K-C

4A-GE 20V Blacktop (AE111)

Spec	Value
Configuration	Inline 4, DOHC, 20-valve
Displacement	1,587 cc
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Power	120 kW (165 PS) @ 7,800 rpm
Torque	162 Nm @ 5,600 rpm
Fuel System	Individual throttle bodies (ITBs)
VVT	Intake cam
Redline	8,200 rpm

3T-GTE (CT160 Celica)

Spec	Value
Configuration	Inline 4, SOHC, 8-valve, turbocharged
Displacement	1,770 cc
Power	119 kW (160 PS) @ 5,600 rpm
Torque	206 Nm @ 3,600 rpm
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection (EFI)
Boost	0.55 bar (factory)

Beams 3S-GE (SXE10 Altezza)

Spec	Value
Configuration	Inline 4, DOHC, 16-valve
Displacement	1,998 cc
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Power	154 kW (210 PS) @ 7,600 rpm
Torque	216 Nm @ 6,400 rpm
Fuel System	Individual throttle bodies (ITBs)
VVT	Dual VVT-i (intake and exhaust)
Redline	8,200 rpm