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The first generation of the Sprinter Trueno and Corolla Levin was the high performance models of Corolla and Sprinter 2-door fastback coupé, introduced in March 1972. [3] The inspiration for these compact sport coupés came from Toyota manager Geisuke Kubo who wanted to offer something similar to the Alfa Romeo Giula Junior . [ 4 ]
There are three types of the Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno for the Japanese market: GT, GT-V, and GT-APEX. Note that all AE86 models produced in Japan featured the 1.6 L 4A-GEU engine. Model codes (Sprinter Trueno)
AE85 Sprinter Trueno 1.5 SE (rear) Similar to the AE86, the AE85 has badges denoting the variant of the model. Among those are GL, GL-Lime, XL, XL-Lissé, SE or SR. In comparison, the AE86 has GT, GT-V or GT-Apex for the Japanese market, DX, SR-5 or GT-S for the North American market, and GT or GT-i for some European markets.
The AE85 and AE86 Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno (SR-5/GT-S in US) retained rear-wheel drive from the previous E70 generation, [3] [4] [5] along with the three-door "liftback" (E72), three-door van (E70) and five-door wagon (E70) of the previous generation, which remained in production.
Australian market AE86 liftback was sold as Sprinter, while the rest of the world received the same car as Corolla GT, GT-S or SR-5. This Sprinter was a hybrid of European market Corolla GT face and Japanese market Sprinter Trueno rear. [35] European market E100 Corolla liftback was sold in Australia as Corolla Sprinter from 1994 to 1996.
The Corolla again had an equivalent model Sprinter, with the Sprinter Trueno being equivalent to ... SJ, GT, GT APEX, GT-Z) AE104, G — 1.6L sedan 4WD (LX Limited ...
Toyota Corolla Sport GT-S AE92. The North American Corolla Sport coupé with retractable headlights was basically a Sprinter Trueno with different front corner lights and longer bumpers. Trim levels are SR5 and GT-S. The GT-S is powered by 4A-GE engine and comes with full body kits. In 1990 the 4A-GE received a revised cylinder head and intake ...
The 4A-GE engine was first introduced in the 1983 Sprinter Trueno AE86 and the Corolla Levin AE86. The AE86 marked the end of the 4A-GE as a rear wheel drive (RWD or FR) mounted engine. Alongside the RWD AE86/AE85 coupes, a front wheel drive (FWD or FF) Corolla was produced and all future Corollas/Sprinters were based around the FF layout.