Toyota Corolla (E70)
| Toyota Corolla E70 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Also called |
Daihatsu Charmant Toyota Sprinter Toyota T-18 |
| Production | March 1979–June 1987 |
| Assembly |
Toyota City, Japan Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Thames, New Zealand, Samut Prakan, Thailand |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door sedan 4-door sedan 2-door hardtop coupé 3-door liftback 3-door station wagon 5-door station wagon 3-door van 5-door van |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm (94 in) |
| Length | 4,050–4,105 mm (159.4–161.6 in) |
| Width | 1,610 mm (63 in) |
| Height | 1,385 mm (54.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 855 kg (1,885 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Corolla E30 |
| Successor | Corolla E80 |
The Corolla E70 was the fourth generation of cars sold by Toyota under the Corolla nameplate.
The fourth-generation model was released in March 1979 in Japan, and was the last generation to have the entire lineup in rear-wheel-drive configuration. Export sales commenced in August 1979. Although most of the fourth generation was replaced by 1984, the station wagon and van versions were offered into late 1987. In 1980 Corolla daily production reached an all-time high, averaging 2,346 units. The one-millionth Corolla was a 70-series, built in February 1983. A limited "One Million Edition" was released in Japan at this time.
This generation (apart from the wagon) got a new rear coil spring five-link rear end with a panhard rod, and the wheelbase was longer at 94.5 in (2,400 mm). A new underwhelming 1.8 L (1,770 cc/108 in³) 3T engine was optional to some markets, while parts of the world retained the old 4K. The most notable inline-four engine advancement came in 1983, however, as Toyota began offering the 1.6 L (1,587 cc/96 in³) 4A-C. The aluminum head, SOHC engine, although bulkier in size and weight than the K and T engines it was offered alongside, was a grand step up in performance. This would be the last generation of Corollas to use any pushrod or iron cylinder head engines, as Toyota made the decision to focus exclusively on aluminium head, OHC engine design from this point forward. This was the first generation to have power steering. In the US market, this was introduced in the 1981 for the 1982 model year.
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