Toyota Corolla E20
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The Corolla E20 was the second generation of cars sold by Toyota under the Corolla
nameplate.
The second-generation KE2# / TE2# model, launched in May 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 similar. The Corolla became the second-best selling car in the world that year. Grades for sedan were Standard, Deluxe, and Hi-Deluxe. The coupé was offered in Deluxe, SL, SR, and Levin as well as Sprinter variants. The Sprinter Trueno was equivalent to the Corolla Levin.
Minor changes were made in September 1971 with a new grille, turn signal lights, and tail lights, along with similar treatment to the Sprinter. A further facelift was done in August 1972.
Japanese engines:
JPN-market chassis:
American engines:
US-market chassis:
TE21 — Sedan, 2-door/4-door (Std, DX, Hi-DX)
TE26 — Wagon, DX
TE27 — Hardtop coupé (SR5)
Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla is a line of subcompact and compact cars manufactured by the Japanese automaker Toyota, which has become very popular throughout the world since the nameplate was first introduced in 1966. In 1997, the Corolla became the best selling nameplate in the world, with over 35 million...
nameplate.
The second-generation KE2# / TE2# model, launched in May 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 similar. The Corolla became the second-best selling car in the world that year. Grades for sedan were Standard, Deluxe, and Hi-Deluxe. The coupé was offered in Deluxe, SL, SR, and Levin as well as Sprinter variants. The Sprinter Trueno was equivalent to the Corolla Levin.
Minor changes were made in September 1971 with a new grille, turn signal lights, and tail lights, along with similar treatment to the Sprinter. A further facelift was done in August 1972.
Japan (1970–1978)
Most models stopped production in July 1974 but the KE26 wagon and van were still marketed in Japan after the 30-series was introduced.Japanese engines:
- T — 1.4 L (1407 cc) I4, 8-valve OHV, carb, 86 hp (63 kW)
- T-D — 1.4 L (1407 cc) I4, 8-valve OHV, carb, 90 hp (66 kW)
- T-B — 1.4 L (1407 cc) I4, 8-valve OHV, twin carb,
- 2T — 1.6 L (1588 cc) I4, 8-valve OHV, carb, 75 hp (56 kW)
- 2T-B — 1.6 L (1588 cc) I4, 8-valve OHV, twin carb
- 2T-G — 1.6 L (1588 cc) I4, 8-valve DOHC, twin carb, 115 hp (86 kW)
- 3K — 1.2 L (1166 cc) I4, 8-valve OHV, carb, 55 hp (41 kW)
- 3K-D — 1.2 L (1166 cc) I4, 8-valve OHV, carb, 73 hp (54 kW)
- 3K-B — 1.2 L (1166 cc) I4, 8-valve OHV, twin carb, 77 hp (57 kW)
JPN-market chassis:
- KE20 — 1166 cc Sedan, 2-door/4-door (Std, DX, Hi-DX)
- TE20 — 1407 cc Sedan, 2-door/4-door (Std, DX, Hi-DX)
- KE25 — 1166 cc Hardtop coupé (DX, Hi-DX, SL)
- TE25 — 1407 cc Hardtop coupé (DX, Hi-DX, SL, SR)
- KE26 — 1166 cc Wagon, 3-door/5-door
- TE27 — 1588 cc Hardtop Coupé (Levin twincam)
USA (1970–1974)
The Japan chassis models were all available in USA. A 1.6 L (1588 cc/96 in³) 102 hp (76 kW) engine came in 1971, quite impressive for the time, and a sporty hardtop coupé called the SR5 was introduced in 1973. In 1974, the SR5 was entered by Car & Driver magazine's team in SCCA competition.American engines:
- 2T-C — 1.6 L (1588 cc) I4, 8-valve OHV, carb, 102 hp (76 kW)
- 3K-C — 1.2 L (1166 cc) I4, 8-valve OHV, carb, 55 hp (41 kW)
US-market chassis:
TE21 — Sedan, 2-door/4-door (Std, DX, Hi-DX)
TE26 — Wagon, DX
TE27 — Hardtop coupé (SR5)