|
Toyota Corolla (4th generation)
|
1979 - 1983 |
Country: |
|
Engine: |
4 cyl. |
Capacity: |
1.6 & 1.8 liter |
Power: |
75 bhp |
Transmission: |
3 spd. auto / 4 & 5 spd. man |
Top Speed: |
n/a |
Number Built: |
n/a |
Collectability: |
n/a |
|
With a new chassis, the 1979 Corolla was a more sophisticated
and satisfying car than any Corolla before it - but before
this generation was through, it would get even better!
The 1979 Corolla finally dispensed with the rugged but
primitive leaf spring rear suspension in favor of a more
compliant coil spring system (the station wagon continued
to use the leaves).
The new unibody above that suspension was larger (the
wheelbase was now 94.5 inches), stronger and more attractive
in a boxy, clean-cut sort of way.
A new 75-horsepower,
1.8-liter version of the OHV four powered the new Corolla
with four- and five-speed manual and three-speed automatic
transmissions available.
Particularly attractive during this generation was the
SR5 in Sport Coupe, Hatchback and Liftback versions. With
their effective use of detailing, they looked more expensive
than they actually were.
The big Corolla news for 1983 was a new 1.6-liter overhead
cam engine that was both smoother and more powerful than
the previous 1.8. |