Toyota Corolla (E90)
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Pre-facelift Toyota Corolla CS sedan
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| Manufacturer | Toyota |
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| Production | 1987–1992 March 1989 – June 1994 (Australia) 1988–2006 (South Africa) |
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| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,431 mm (95.7 in) |
| Length | Sedan: 4,326 mm (170.3 in) Liftback & Coupe: 4,374 mm (172.2 in) Wagon: 4,369 mm (172.0 in)/4,356 mm (171.5 in) |
| Width | 1,656 mm (65.2 in) 1988 Liftback, Wagon & Coupe: 1,666 mm (65.6 in) |
| Height | 1988 Sedan: 1,326 mm (52.2 in) Liftback & Coupe: 1,260 mm (49.6 in) 1989–1992 Sedan: 1,331 mm (52.4 in) AWD Sedan: 1,346 mm (53.0 in) FWD Wagon: 1,384 mm (54.5 in) AWD Wagon: 1,415 mm (55.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1086 kg (2390 lb) |
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| Predecessor | Corolla E80 |
| Successor | Corolla E100 |
The Corolla E90 was the sixth generation of cars sold by Toyota under the Corolla nameplate. In general, all models departed from the previous generation's boxy styling for a more contemporary look and improved aerodynamics.
The performance option of rear-wheel drive was dropped after 1987, with all Corollas front-wheel drive from 1987, with E90 production beginning in May 1987. For general export, the trim levels are Base, XL, GL, SE, and SE Limited. The GT-i was sold in smaller numbers in certain countries. The majority of the Corolla range was replaced in June 1991 for the Japanese market, with production for most export markets continuing into 1992. In Australia, it was built until mid-1994.
The all wheel drive Sprinter Carib wagon used a solid axle rear suspension with coil springs, while the rest used struts all around. The 4WD wagon was sold from 1988 to 1994 and had different bodywork to other Corollas. It was called the All-Trac in the US and sold with the Tercel or Corolla name in some countries.
High performance GT-i models are powered by 4A-GE, and offered as a three-door hatchback, sedan, and five-door liftback. The North American GT-S coupé shared the same engine.
The 1.3 liter sedan has a four-speed manual transmission (later all 1.3 liter engines had five-speeds) or a three-speed automatic transmission. The only model with the 1.5 liter 5A-FHE was SE-Limited G. The 4WD sedan is powered by the 1.6 liter 4A-F. The 1456 cc 3E engine was only fitted to the Japanese market Van (wagon) commercial version. The Sprinter sedan has a third window in the C-pillar.
The AE92 Levin and Trueno were also fitted with a supercharged engine. It used an SC12 roots type supercharger and a top mounted intercooler that was fed cool air via a scoop on the bonnet. They generated 206 N·m (152 lb·ft) at 4400 rpm as opposed to the naturally aspirated 4A-GE's 136 N·m (100 lb·ft) at 4,800 rpm.
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