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Fourth generation - E70 series - 1979–1987

The fourth-generation model (Ke70) released in 1979 in Japan, was boxy and was the last generation to have the enitire lineup in rear-wheel-drive. Although most of the fourth generation was replaced by 1984, the station wagon and van versions were offered into 1987.

This generation (apart from the wagon) got a new rear coil spring five-link rear end with panhard rod, and the wheelbase was longer at 94.5 in (2400 mm). A new 1.8 L (1770 cc/108 in³) 3T engine was optional to some markets, whilst parts of the world retained the old 4K. The year 1983 introduced the Corolla's first overhead cam engine, the 1.6 L (1587 cc/96 in³) 4A-C. This was the first generation to have power steering. In the USDM market, this was introduced in the 1982 model year. The 1980-81 models had 4 lamps in the front in some markets, all 82-83 models have 2.

In 1980, during this model's life, Corolla daily production reached an all-time high, averaging 2,346 units.

American engines:
*3T-C - 1.8 L (1770 cc) I4, 2-valve OHV, carb, 75 hp (56 kW)
*4A-C - 1.6 L (1587 cc) I4, 8-valve SOHC, carb, 90 hp (67 kW)

US-market chassis:
* E-71 - Sedan, 2 Door/4 Door (Std, DX)
* E-72 - Wagon, 5 Door (Std, DX)
* E-72 - Hardtop Coupe (DX, SR5)
* E-72 - Sport Coupe (SR5)
* E-72 - Liftback, 3 Door (Std, SR5)
Fifth generation - E80 series - 1983

The fifth generation is generally regarded as the most popular Corolla when measured against its contemporaries, and some 3.3 million units were produced. This model, from 1984, moved the Corolla into front wheel drive, except for the AE85 Corolla (SR5 outside Japan) and AE86 Sprinter Trueno (GT-S outside Japan) which continued on the older rear wheel drive platform, along with the three-door "liftback" (E72), three-door van (E70) and five-door wagon (E70) of the previous generation, that were still being produced.

The front-wheel-drive wheelbase was now 95.6 in (2428 mm).

It was the first Corolla to top the New Zealand top-10 lists, ending Ford's dominance of that market. A "short" hatchback range, called the Corolla FX in Japan and the Corolla Compact in Germany, arrived in 1984, on the front-wheel-drive platform. The three and five-door hatchbacks resembled the Corolla sedan with a truncated boot. Although there was a five-door liftback model of the basic Corolla, the FX-based hatchback was sold alongside it. The Corolla FX replaced the Toyota Starlet in North America.

A hot DOHC 16-valve engine, designated 4A-GE, was added in 1983 on the rear-drive cars. It was a 1.6 L (1587 cc) I4 and produced an impressive 124 hp (92 kW), turning the Sprinter Trueno (Japan), Corolla GT Coupe (Europe) and Corolla GT-S into a popular sports car. This engine was also combined with the front-drive transaxle to power the mid-engined Toyota MR-2.

The Sprinter sports cars, in two-door coupe and three-door liftback forms, were notable for the line's first use of pop-up headlamps, which the equivalent Corolla Levin sports models did not have. These AE86 models have been immortalized in the anime series Initial D, and have been also featured in the computer and video games Need for Speed: Underground 2, Gran Turismo 3 & 4, and Auto Modellista.

A new Corolla FX, built at the US NUMMI plant, appeared in 1987. It was available with either SOHC or DOHC engines, the latter marketed as the FX-16.
USA (1984-1987)

American engines:
*4A-C 1.6 L I4, 8-valve SOHC, carb, 90 hp (67 kW)
*4A-GE 1.6 L I4, 16-valve DOHC, FI, 115 hp (86 kW)

US-market chassis:
* E-82 - FWD Sedan, 2 Door/4 Door, hatchback(Std, DX, LE) 3 Door (FX/FX16)
* E-84 - 4WD 5-door wagon (Std, DX)
* E-86 - RWD Coupe 2 Door, Hatchback, 3 Door (SR5, GT-S)
Europe (1984-1987)

Australian engines:
*2A 1.3 L, 8-valve SOHC, carb, 69 hp
*3A 1.5 L, 8-valve SOHC, carb, 71 hp
*4A 1.6 L, 8-valve SOHC, carb, 78 hp
*4A-GE 1.6 L I4, 16-valve DOHC, FI, 115 hp (86 kW)

Australian-market chassis:
* AE80 - FWD 4-door Sedan /5-door Hatchback
* AE82 - FWD 4-door Sedan /5-door Hatchback
* AE86 - RWD 2-door Coupe /3-door Hatchback (Badged as Toyota Sprinter)

European engines
*2A 1.3 L, 8-valve SOHC, carb, 69 hp
*4A 1.6 L, 8-valve SOHC, carb, 84 hp
*4A-GE 1.6 L I4, 16-valve DOHC, FI, 121 hp (86 kW)
*1C 1.8 L, Diesel, Mechanical Injection, 58 hp
*2E 1.3 L, 12-valve SOHC, carb, 75 hp

European-market chassis:
* E80 - FWD 4-door Sedan /5-door liftback
* E80 - FWD 3-door liftback
* E82 - FWD 3-door Hatchback
* E86 - RWD 2-door Coupe /3-door Hatchback

Image:Toyota Corolla 1987 Sweden.JPG|Toyota Corolla AE80 (Sweden)Image:Toyota Corolla AE82 Sweden.JPG|Toyota Corolla AE82 FX Hatchback (Sweden)
Sixth generation - E90 series - May 1987

All Corollas were front-drive for 1987, with 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 limited numbers in certain countries. 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.

The Sprinter five-door liftback was called Cielo in Japan, and re-badged as the Corolla in Europe, though for a period in Ireland (and possibly elsewhere) it was badged the "Sprinter GLS", unusually in cheap-looking decals instead of the metallic-coated plastic badges found on all other Toyotas of the time.

High performance GT-i models are powered by 4A-GE, and offered as 3 door Hatchback, Sedan, and 5 door Liftback. The North American GT-S Coupe shared the same engine.
Toyota Tazz (South Africa 1996 - 2006)

A facelifted version of the sixth-generation five-door hatchback was made in South Africa as an entry-level model called the Toyota Tazz from 1996 till the 12th July 2006. Whilst the three-door was sold as a panel van model there, called the Toyota Carri. These generations were also favored by tuners.
Japan (1987–1991)

The 1.3 liter Sedan has 4 speed manual transmission or 3 speed automatic transmission.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 152 ft·lbf at 4,400 rpm as opposed to the N/a 4A-GE's 100 ft·lbf at 4,800 rpm.The Corolla and Sprinter commercial van have recessed headlights.

JPN-market chassis:
* EE90 - Sedan 4 door (DX Custom) 1.3 liter
* AE91 - Sedan 4 Door (DX, SE) 1.5 liter
* AE92 - Sedan 4 door (SE Limited, GT) 1.6 liter
* AE92 - Coupe 2 Door (Levin), Hatchback FX GT 1.6 liter
* AE94 - 4WD Sedan 4 Door (DX, SE Limited) 1.6 liter
* AE95 - FWD/4WD Wagon 5 Door (Carib)
* EE97 - FWD Wagon 5 door (Std, XL) 1.3 liter

Japanese engines:
*4A-GZE - 1.6 L (1587 cc) I4, 16-valve DOHC, FI, wide valve angle, supercharger, 165 hp (121 kW) GT-Z
USA (1988–1992)

American production of the sedan took place at NUMMI and Cambridge, Ontario. These two plants made 279,000 units, making a total of 4.5 million of this generation (AE92) made.The North American models feature longer bumpers and small red indicator lights on the quarter panels.Minor changes for 1991 model years were Toyota (T) ellipse emblem on the grille, all-red tail lights, door-mounted and manual lap front seat belts, and new wheelcovers for DX. Rear garnish was deleted for the Base model. The LE was only available with automatic transmission.

The North American Corolla Coupe with retractable headlights was basically a Sprinter Trueno with different front corner lights and longer bumpers. Trim levels are SR5 and GT-S. The GT-S is powered by 4A-GE engine, and comes with full body kits.

The 4WD All-trac Wagon in Base and SR5 trim levels were sold from 1988 to 1992 and had different bodywork to other Corollas. The Corolla All-trac Sedan was sold in very small numbers.

The Geo Prizm shared a slightly different body with the Japan-market Sprinter, and built as Sedan and Liftback. These models were slightly more basic than their Europe/Japan versions.

American engines:
*4A-F - 1.6 L (1587 cc) I4, 16-valve DOHC, carb, 95 hp (71 kW)
*4A-FE - 1.6 L (1587 cc) I4, 16-valve DOHC, FI, narrow valve angle, 102 hp (76 kW)
*4A-GE - 1.6 L (1587 cc) I4, 16-valve DOHC, FI, wide valve angle, 115 hp (86 kW) GT-S

US-market chassis & VIN code:The Japanese built has JT2 VIN prefix, the NUMMI made has 1NX VIN prefix.
* AE92 - Sedan 4 Door Std (AE91), DX (AE94), LE (AE97)
* AE92 - Coupe 2 Door SR5 (AE96), GT-S (AE98)
* AE95 - 4WD Sedan 4 Door All-Trac (AE94)
* AE95 - FWD/4WD Wagon 5 Door Std, DX, All-Trac (AE95)
Europe (1988–1992)

European engines:
*2E - 1.3 L (1295 cc), 12-valve SOHC, carb, 74 hp (55 kW)
*4A-F - 1.6 L (1587 cc) I4, 16-valve DOHC, carb, 95 hp (71 kW)
*4A-FE - 1.6 L (1587 cc) I4, 16-valve DOHC, FI, narrow valve angle, 102 hp (76 kW)
*4A-GE - 1.6 L (1587 cc) I4, 16-valve DOHC, FI, wide valve angle, 115 hp (86 kW) GT-S
*1C-III - 1.8 L (1839 cc) I4 diesel, OHC, 67 hp (49.28 kW)

The 7A-FE engine was also used in some later upmarket variants of the Australian Corolla (made in Australia from 1989-1994, models with the 7A-FE were the Seca Ultima and Seca RV, liftback only). These were given the E-96 specification.

European-market chassis:
* E-90 - Sedan 4 Door (XL, GL)
* E-92 - Hatchback 3 Door (GT-i)
* Liftback 5 door based on Sprinter sedan (XL, GL, GT)

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