Toyota AE86

Toyota AE86

The AE86 generation of the Toyota Corolla Levin and Toyota Sprinter Trueno is a small, lightweight coupe introduced by Toyota in 1983 as part of the fifth generation Toyota Corolla lineup. For the purpose of brevity, the insider-chassis code of "AE86" depicts the 1600 cc RWD model from the range. In classic Toyota code, the "A" represents the engine that came in the car (4A series), "E" represents the Corolla, "8" represents the fifth generation (E80 series) and "6" represents the variation within this generation.

The Levin has fixed-headlights, and the Trueno has retractable (pop-up) headlights, both could be hatchback or coupe. The export model name Corolla covers both variations. The AE86 (along with the lower spec 1,452 cubic centimetres (1.452 L) AE85 and 1587 cc SR5 versions) was rear wheel drive (unlike the front wheel drive CE80, EE80 and AE82 models), and is among the last rear-drive cars of its type, at a time when most passenger cars were being switched to front-drive. In 1987, there was a limited edition model of the AE86 called "Black Limited" that served as a send-off model before the AE86 chassis was replaced later that year by the front wheel drive AE92 Corolla/Sprinter range.

In Japan, the AE86 was also known as the Hachi-Roku (ハチロク) Japanese for "eight-six". In Japan, the Sprinter Trueno was exclusive to Toyota Japan dealerships called Toyota Vista Store, while the Corolla Levin was exclusive to Toyota Corolla Store. The word "trueno" is Spanish for thunder, and "levin" is Old English for "lightning".

'

Sprinter AE86 Trueno GT Apex 1984-1985

Specs (Stock)

Engine Name: 4A-GE

Engine Type: L4 DOHC

Max power: 128 HP / 7200 rpm

Maximum torque: 14.5 kg⋅m / 4800 rpm

Displacement : 1587 cc

Drivertrain: FR

Aspiration: NA

Length: 4205 mm

Height: 1335 mm

Width: 1625 mm

Weight: ~1000 kg

Transmission: 5-speed MT

Specs (Fujiwara Tofu Shop Ver.)

Engine Name: OEM 4A-GE

Engine Type: L4 DOHC

Max power: 150 HP / 7500 rpm

Displacement: 1587 cc

train: FR

Aspiration: NA

Transmission: 5-speed MT

Model: Zenki

Specs (Project D ver.)

Engine Name: TRD Group 4A-GELU

Engine Type: L4 DOHC

Max power: 240 HP / 11000 rpm

Displacement: 1587 cc

Drivetrain: FR

Aspiration: NA

Transmission: 5-speed MT

Model: Zenki

Weight: 880 kg

Status: Scrapped (Manga) / Deceased

Corolla AE86 Levin GT-Apex

Specs (Stock)

Engine Name: 4A-GEU

Engine Type: L4 DOHC

Max power: 125 HP / 7600 rpm (280 HP and later 250 HP for Wataru)

Maximum torque: 260.3 Nm / 6000 rpm

Displacement: 1587 cc

Drivetrain: FR

Aspiration: NA (Turbo and later Supercharged for Wataru)

Length: 4195 mm

Height: 1335 mm

Width: 1625 mm

Weight: 900 kg

Transmission: 5-speed MT

Specs (Wataru Stage 2)

Engine Name: OEM 4A-GEU

Engine Type: L4 DOHC

Max power: 280 HP / 7600 rpm

Displacement: 1587 cc

Drivetrain: FR

Aspiration: Turbocharged

Transmission 5-speed MT

Model: Kouki

Specs (Wataru Stage 4)

Engine Name: 4A-GZE Swapped

Engine Type: L4 DOHC

Max power: 250 HP / 7600 rpm

Displacement: 1587 cc

Drivetrain: FR

Aspiration: Supercharged

Transmission 5-speed MT

Model: Kouki

Sprinter AE86 Trueno 2-door GT-Apex

Specs (Stock)

Engine Name: 4A-GEU

Engine Type: L4 DOHC

Max power: 125 HP / 7600 rpm

Max torque: 260.3 Nm / 6000 rpm

Displacement: 1587 cc

Drivetrain: FR

Aspiration: NA

Length: 4205 mm

Height: 1335 mm

Width: 1625 mm

Weight: 950 kg

Transmission: 5-speed MT