Interior Corolla Twincam 1.3, 1.6 dan GTi
Moving into the cabin, you will be greeted by the thick scent of a sports car 90s sedan, it is seen from the arrangement of console panel that looks solid and full. All buttons are fully accessible to the driver because the layout is more directed to the driver's position. This car is able to accommodate up to 5 people adult passengers. However good only filled by 4 people only. This is because legroomnya more narrow when compared with the competitors.
Corolla Twincam uses velvet as seat upholstery for all models. Vertical motifs tend to be boring except the type of GTi because it uses a two-color chess box motif.
Engine Performance Corolla Twincam 1.3, 1.6 and GTi
As mentioned in the second paragraph, this compact sedan is presented using three types of machines. The smallest engine in the form of carburettor engine 1.3 liter 12 SOHC valve encoded 2E, 100% exactly the same used by Toyota Starlet. Power that can be produced only limited to 70 HP at 6000 RPM engine speed with peak torque of 96 Nm at 3600 RPM.
Then, there is another type with a 1.6 liter carburetor engine 16 SOHC valve with 4AF code. The resulting power increases 20 HP from type 1.3 to 90 HP at the same turn and the torque becomes larger, about 135 Nm at 3,600 RPM. Corolla with this machine is the type most widely roamed in Indonesia.
After studying the market for up to 2 years, Toyota finally made a surprising decision to bring the Corolla Twincam 4A-GE-engined version that has proven its ability on the Toyota AE86. The injection machine that is familiarly called "redtop" is capable of producing maximum power up to 140 HP at 7200 round RPM and peak torque of 149 Nm at 4800 RPM. Many people mentioned this version is present in Indonesia is very limited, about 1000 units. No doubt, many collectors are chasing this car to be used as collectibles in his garage.
Impression and Handling Corolla Twincam 1.3, 1.6 and GTI
Speaking of impressions, Toyota Corolla Twincam is good in its class. Less flat surface surfaces can be bulldozed easily but passenger comfort is maintained. While the handling of each type is very much different. Acceleration type SE 1.3 is classified as bad because
For the type of SE Limited 1.6 liter carburetor, acceleration on paper is quite capable. The use of a single camshaft (SOHC) makes acceleration in the lower rim to be slightly corrected, though not yet as good as its eternal rival, Honda Grand Civic. After the sale of Twincam was stopped, eventually the use of this machine was replaced by 4AFE DOHC injection engine on the Great Corolla.
In the top model of the Gil type, it has impressive impressions and handling. Acceleration to topspeed can be done with a short time. Power and torque creation of this legendary machine is able to rival the 1.8 liter engine Corolla Altis 2002 which notebene as the 9th generation. That is, 4AGE engine made by Toyota and Yamaha is still not be defeated until 3 next generation Corolla. As a complement, the disc braking system has been paired on each wheel to stop fast speeds and the Gil-type Corolla Twincam. While other models only equipped discs on the front wheels and tromol on the rear wheels.
Specifications Corolla Twincarn 1.3, 1.6 and CT1
- Engine: 1.3 carburetor (2E), 1.6 liter carburetor (4AF), 1.6 liter injection (4AGE)
- Configuration: 12 valves (2E), 16 valves (4AF and 4AGE)
- Power: 70 HP @ 6,000 RPM (2E), 90 HP @ 6,000 RPM (4AF), 140 HP @ 7,200 RPM (4AGE).
- Torque: 96 Nm @ 3,600 RPM (2E), 135 Nm @ 3,600 RPM (4AF), 149 Nm @ 4,800 RPM (4AGE).
- Bore x Stroke: 73 mm x 77.4 mm (2AE), 81 mm x 76 mm (4AF), 81 mm x 77 mm (4AGE).
- Compression ratio: 9.5: 1 (14E), 9.5: 1 (4AF), 10.3: 1 (4AGE).
- Transmission: 5 speed manual and 4 speed matic (very rare)
- Suspension: Front MacPerson Strut and rear Multilink.
- Rival: Honda Grand Civic, Mazda Interplay, Daihatsu Charade Sedan and Suzuki Esteem.
- Year of sale: 1988 - 1991 (SE and SE Limited). 19go - 1991 (Gil).
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