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Es algo largo pero creo que vale la pena para los Toyoteros de Corazon. Estan lar versiones de Europa, USA y Japan


Toyota Corolla



The Toyota Corolla is a subcompact / compact car produced by Toyota of Japan, known worldwide for its reliability, conventional engineering and low fuel consumption. In 1997, the Corolla became the best selling nameplate in the world. Toyota has made 30 million cars under the Corolla name since its launch in 1966, making it the best selling car of all time. [1].

Corollas are currently manufactured in Japan, the United States (Fremont, California), the United Kingdom, Canada (Cambridge, Ontario), China (Tianjin), Taiwan, India, South Africa, Brazil, Turkey, Philippines, Thailand, Venezuela and Pakistan.

The Corolla's chassis designation code is "E", as described in Toyota's chassis and engine codes.
Alternative versions

Using the Corolla Chassis

A slightly upmarket version is called the Toyota Sprinter, sold in the Japanese home market. It was replaced in 2001 by the Toyota Allex. There have also been several models over the years, including the Corolla Ceres (and similar Sprinter Marino) hardtop, Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno sports coupes and hatchbacks, and the Corolla FX hatchback (now Corolla Runx).

Over the years, there have been rebadged versions of the Corolla, including the 1980s' Holden Nova of Australia, and the Sprinter-based Chevrolet Nova, Geo Prizm then Chevrolet Prizm of the United States. In Australia, the Corolla liftback (TE72) was at one point badged the T-18. The five-door liftback was sold with the Corolla Seca name in Australia and the nameplate survived on successive five-door models.

The Daihatsu Charmant was produced with the E30 through E70 series.

The Geo/Chevrolet Prizm was produced with the E80 through E110 series.
Using the Corolla Name

The Toyota Tercel was a front wheel drive spinoff of the rear wheel drive Corolla introduced in 1980, called the "Corolla Tercel" which later became its own model in 1983.

The Tercel Chassis was used again for the Corolla II hatchback.
First generation - E10 series - October 1966

Japan (1966–1969)

The Corolla was launched in Japan in October 1966. Eiji Toyoda, chairman of the company, said it worked hard to create popular demand, and disputes that Toyota rode a wave of private car ownership that was taking off in the mid-1960s.

The initial car, the KE1x series was small, with a 90 in (2286 mm) wheelbase, and used a 4-speed manual transmission or 2 speed automatic transmission, with rear wheel drive.

The suspension in front was MacPherson struts supported by a transverse leaf spring beneath the engine crossmember, with leaf springs connected to a solid axle in back.

Japanese engines:
*1K - 1.1 L (1077 cc) I4, 2-valve OHV, carb, 60 hp (56 kW)
*3K - 1.2 L (1166 cc) I4, 2-valve OHV, carb, 55 hp (41 kW)

JPN-market chassis:
*E-10/11 - Sedan, 2 Door/4 Door
*E-15 - Hardtop Coupe
*E-16 - Wagon, 2 Door
USA (1968-1970)

Toyota has been almost steadfast in facelifting each generation after two years, and replacing it with an all-new model every four years. Exports to the United States began in 1968 at about $1,700USD, and the car has been popular since.

American engines:
*3K - 1.2 L (1166 cc) I4, 2-valve OHV, carb, 55 hp (41 kW)

US-market chassis:
*E-11 - Sedan, 2 Door/4 Door
*E-15 - Hardtop Coupe
*E-16 - Wagon, 3 Door
Second generation - E20 series - 1970

The second-generation KE2# / TE2# model, launched 1970, had "coke-bottle" styling. It had a longer 91.9 in (2334 mm) wheelbase. The front suspension design was improved greatly, using a swaybar, however the rear remained relatively the same. The Corolla became the second-best selling car in the world that year. Grades for Sedan were Standard, Deluxe, and Hi-Deluxe. The Coupe was offered in Deluxe, SL, SR, and Levin GT.

The TE-27 Levin GT is featured in Auto Modellista, a racing video game by Capcom.

Minor change was given for 1973 model year with new grille, turn signal lights, and tail lights.
Japan (1970–1978)

The KE26 Wagon and Van were still marketed in Japan after the 30-series was introduced.

Japanese engines:
*2T-C - 1.6 L (1588 cc) I4, 2-valve OHV, carb, 75 hp (56 kW)
*3K-C - 1.2 L (1166 cc) I4, 2-valve OHV, carb, 55 hp (41 kW)

JPN-market chassis:
*E-21 - Sedan, 2 Door/4 Door (Std, DX, Hi-DX)
*E-25 - Hardtop Coupe (DX, SL, SR)
*E-26 - Wagon, 3 Door
*E-27 - Hardtop Coupe (Levin/Trueno)
USA (1971–1974)

The above models were available, as well as a hardtop coupe called the "SR-5". A 1.6 L (1588 cc/96 in³) 102 hp (76 kW) engine came in 1971, quite impressive for the time, and the sporty SR5 (aka: Levin in Japan) was introduced in 1973.

American engines:
*2T-C - 1.6 L (1588 cc) I4, 2-valve OHV, carb, 102 hp (76 kW)
*3K-C - 1.2 L (1166 cc) I4, 2-valve OHV, carb, 55 hp (41 kW)

US-market chassis:
*E-21 - Sedan, 2 Door/4 Door (Std, DX, Hi-DX)
*E-25 - Wagon, DX
*E-27 - Hardtop Coupe (SR5)
Third generation - E30, E40, E50 series - April 1974

Japan (1974–1981)

The third-generation Toyota Corolla, built from 1974â€"81 (worldwide versions) (KE3x/KE5x), marked Toyota's greatest growth in the United States in the wake of the fuel crisis. In addition to the Sprinter, there was a rebodied version built by Toyota affiliate Daihatsu, called the Daihatsu Charmant. While there were certain fourth-generation models with a longer model life, this generation, when considered as a whole, was the longest-lived one, possibly due to the worldwide recession in the 1970s.

The 3K engine were used in certain markets, while most Japanese and American models had the stronger 2T'' engine. A "Toyoglide" 2/3-speed automatic transmission was added as well as a four-speed and five-speed manual tranmission, driving to the rear wheels. A three-door "liftback" (E50) and sport coupe (E51) was added in 1976. The E40 and E60 series were assigned to the Sprinter variants.

Japanese engines:
*2T-G - 1.6 L (1588 cc) I4, 8-valve DOHC, carb, 124 hp (93 kW)
*2T-C - 1.6 L (1588 cc) I4, 2-valve OHV, carb, 75 hp (56 kW)
*3K-C - 1.2 L (1166 cc) I4, 2-valve OHV, carb, 55 hp (41 kW)

JPN-market chassis:
* E-31 - Sedan, 2 Door/4 Door
* E-36 - Wagon, 3 Door
* E-38 - Wagon, 5 Door
* E-37 - Hardtop Coupe (Levin)
* E-51 - Sport Coupe (Levin)
* E-55 - Liftback
USA (1975–1979)

Road & Track was critical of the 1975 Corolla, calling it "large and heavy" and "expensive" compared to the Honda Civic and Datsun B210. They also criticized the "relatively crude rear suspension" and lack of interior space and poor fuel economy when compared to the VW Rabbit. The base model cost 2,711 in 1975, but one needed to step up to the $2,989 "deluxe" to get features comparable to the contemporary pack.

However emissions became a problem further into the 1970s, and the 4K engine which became popular because of its low fuel consumption. In later versions of the K engine, emmisions equipment in the series produced only 60 hp (45 kW), despite an increased capacity of 1290 cc.

The E30 series 2T-C engines outmatched rival Datsun B210s engine output.

American engines:
*2T-C - 1.6 L (1588 cc) I4, 2-valve OHV, carb, 75 hp (56 kW)
*3K-C - 1.2 L (1166 cc) I4, 2-valve OHV, carb, 55 hp (41 kW)

US-market chassis:
* E-31 - Sedan, 2 Door/4 Door (Std, DX, E/5)
* E-35 - Wagon, 5 Door (Std, DX)
* E-37 - Hardtop Coupe (DX, SR5)
* E-51 - Sport Coupe (Std, SR5)
* E-55 - Liftback, 3 Door (Std, SR5)