Toyota AE85
| Toyota Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno (AE85) |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Production | May 1983–1987 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sport compact |
| Body style | 2-door coupé, 3-door coupé |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Related | Toyota AE86 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L 3A-U I4 |
| Power output | 83hp (1,452cc) |
| Transmission | 5 speed manual, 4 speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in (2,400 mm) |
| Length | 165.5 in (4,200 mm) |
| Width | 64.0 in (1,630 mm) |
| Height | 52.6 in (1,340 mm) |
| Curb weight | 1,950 lb (880 kg) to 2,075 lb (941 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Toyota Corolla E70 |
| Successor | Toyota Corolla E90 |
The Toyota AE85, sold as the Toyota Corolla Levin, Toyota Sprinter Trueno or Toyota Corolla DX is a rear-wheel drive sportscoupe manufactured by Toyota from 1983-1987. The AE85 shares its chassis and basic design with the famous AE86, but while the AE86 was designed for performance, the AE85 was designed for economy and differs mainly in its engine. The chassis code "AE85" is used to describe the 1500 cc RWD model from the range. In classic Toyota code, the "A" represents the engine that came in the car (3A series), "E" represents the Corolla, "8" represents the fifth generation (E80 Series) and "5" represents the variation within this generation. The Levin has fixed-headlights, and the Trueno has retractable headlights, both came in hatchback or coupe variations. Despite the successes of the AE85, a North American version was never produced; instead, a North American spec AE86 SR5 was made featuring a 4A-C engine, but with a SOHC.
The inaugural AE85 model's standard equipment included Toyota's 3A-U carburetor-equipped Single Overhead Cam (SOHC) motor displacing 1,452cc(cubic centimeter) and K50 cable-clutch transmission. It featured drum brakes, and rack and pinion steering. It did not incorporate the limited-slip differential (LSD) or rear disc brakes of the higher-performing AE86.
The A Series engines are a family of straight-4 internal combustion engines with displacement from 1.3 L to 1.8 L produced by Toyota Motor Corporation. The AE85 featured the 3A-U engine, which at the time was nothing new; fourth generation Toyota Corollas and Sprinters such as the AE70 featured the same engine. Toyota opted to use the older, less powerful engine in the AE85 to keep costs down, while still providing enough power for an economy class car. This decision lead the AE85 to be outclassed in horsepower by not only the stronger AE86, but most other options at the time. However, it was rated by the Japanese Ministry of Transport to have a fuel economy of 26.4 km/L (62.1 mi/gal) when running at a constant speed of 60 km/h (37.28 mph) which was drastically better than most other cars of its class.
The AE85 and was available in multiple body variations, and also with fixed headlight front (Levin) or pop-up lights (Trueno.) Because of their identical outward appearance, the variants can sometimes be mistaken. All AE85 variants have 1.5 L engines, and are nearly identical in form to their 1.6 L AE86 counterparts. The Corolla Levin was unique to Toyota Japan retail sales channel called Toyota Corolla Store, and the Sprinter Trueno was available new only at Toyota Vista Store locations.
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