Key Specifications

Spec	Value
Production Years	1983-1987
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Assembly	Takaoka Plant, Toyota City, Japan
Body Styles	3-door hatchback (Trueno), 2-door coupe (Levin/Trueno)
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Platform	E80 (RWD variant, based on KE70)
Wheelbase	2,400 mm
Overall Length	4,180 mm (hatchback), 4,200 mm (coupe)
Overall Width	1,625 mm
Overall Height	1,335 mm
Kerb Weight	940 kg (hatchback), 960 kg (coupe)
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 L
Drag Coefficient	0.36
Weight Distribution	57:43 front:rear (approximate)

Engine Specifications

4A-GE, 1.6L DOHC 16-Valve

Spec	Value
Configuration	Inline 4, DOHC, 16-valve
Displacement	1,587 cc
Bore x Stroke	81.0 mm x 77.0 mm
Compression Ratio	9.4:1
Power	91 kW (124 PS) @ 6,600 rpm
Torque	149 Nm (15.2 kgf-m) @ 5,200 rpm
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection (EFI)
Induction	T-VIS (Toyota Variable Induction System)
Ignition	Electronic distributor
Valvetrain Drive	Timing belt
Valve Adjustment	Shim-over-bucket
Cylinder Head	Aluminium alloy (Yamaha-designed)
Cylinder Block	Cast iron
Oil Capacity	3.7 L (with filter)
Recommended Oil	10W-40
Redline	7,600 rpm
Fuel Requirement	91 RON minimum, 95 RON recommended

Transmission

Spec	Value
Type	Manual
Gears	5-speed
Model	T50
Synchromesh	All forward gears

Gear Ratios (T50)

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

Final Drive

Spec	Value
Type	Live rear axle, hypoid gear
Ratio	4.100:1 or 4.300:1 (variant dependent)
LSD	Optional (viscous coupling type)

Suspension

Component	Front	Rear
Type	Independent, MacPherson strut	Live axle, four-link with lateral rod (Panhard)
Springs	Coil	Coil
Dampers	Gas-pressurised telescopic	Gas-pressurised telescopic
Anti-roll Bar	Yes	Yes (some variants)

Brakes

Component	Front	Rear
Type	Ventilated disc	Drum
Diameter (front)	238 mm	,
Drum Diameter (rear)	,	200 mm
ABS	No

Steering

Spec	Value
Type	Rack and pinion
Power Assist	No (manual)
Turns Lock-to-Lock	3.3
Turning Circle	9.6 m

Wheels and Tyres

Spec	Value
Standard Wheel Size	14" x 5.5"
Bolt Pattern	4 x 114.3
Centre Bore	60.1 mm
Standard Tyre Size	185/60R14

Performance (Approximate)

Metric	Value
0-100 km/h	8.5 seconds
0-400 m (quarter mile)	16.3 seconds
Top Speed	196 km/h

Fuel Economy (Approximate)

Condition	L/100 km
Urban	10-12
Highway	7-8
Combined	8-10

Electrical

Spec	Value
Battery	12V, 36 Ah
Alternator	55A
Headlights	Sealed beam (Levin) / Retractable sealed beam (Trueno)
Ignition	Electronic distributor

Dimensions Detail

Measurement	Value
Front Track	1,395 mm
Rear Track	1,370 mm
Ground Clearance	155 mm
Boot Capacity	280 L (coupe)

Service Intervals

Service Item	Interval
Engine oil and filter	5,000 km or 6 months
Timing belt	60,000-80,000 km or 5 years
Spark plugs	20,000 km
Valve clearance check	40,000 km
Coolant	24 months
Brake fluid	24 months
Differential oil	40,000 km
Gearbox oil	40,000 km

Model Variants (Australian Market)

Corolla Levin

Spec	Value
Headlights	Fixed
Body	2-door coupe (notchback)
Engine	4A-GE 1.6L DOHC
Standard Equipment	5-speed manual, power steering (optional), cloth trim

Sprinter Trueno

Spec	Value
Headlights	Retractable (pop-up)
Body	3-door hatchback or 2-door coupe
Engine	4A-GE 1.6L DOHC
Standard Equipment	5-speed manual, power steering (optional), cloth trim

Popular Engine Swap Specifications

4A-GE 20V Silvertop (AE101)

Spec	Value
Configuration	Inline 4, DOHC, 20-valve (5 per cylinder)
Displacement	1,587 cc
Power	118 kW (160 PS) @ 7,400 rpm
Torque	162 Nm @ 5,200 rpm
VVT	Intake cam
Fuel System	Multi-point EFI

4A-GE 20V Blacktop (AE111)

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