Toyota corolla ae86 technical specifications. Toyota AE86 Hachi-Roku: rebirth. Tuned Toyota Corolla Levin AE110

"HACHIROKA". This is exactly the nickname that this small but nimble car, officially called the Toyota Corolla Levin AE 86, received in its homeland, in the Land of the Rising Sun. Actually, hachiroku in translation means only “eight six”. It was notable for its rear-wheel drive, weight, weight distribution, rear disc brakes (on later versions), 4A-GE(U) engine and, most importantly, its crazy potential. At one time, the great, without exaggeration, Dori King Keiichi Tsuchia used it for his studies.

Birth of a legend

The “eighty-sixth” appeared on the automobile market in 1983. It was created as a fifth-generation model of the Toyota Corolla, which can be a worthy addition to the lineup. Needless to say, the engineers ended up achieving even more than they had planned. The feature of this model was rear-wheel drive, while all many others were converted to front-wheel drive. The car was appreciated not only at home in Japan, but also abroad.

Some countries where the model was sold had their own special modifications. This is how the basic Corolla Levin hatchback appeared in Australia, sold under the name Toyota Sprinter. In America, these were the Corolla GTS and Corolla SR5 hatchbacks or coupes with the Trueno Sprinter body. In Europe, the basis was also the GT and SR5 models with a variety of configuration options. Even somewhat strange car names have successfully taken root in other countries. The power and maneuverability of the cars really resembled “thunder” with “lightning”, and this is how their names are translated - Trueno and Levin.

First of all, car enthusiasts appreciated the AE86 for its affordable price, lightness, but at the same time reliability on the road. The car became a real outlet for those who already at that time loved to drive along deserted streets and roads, but did not have enough money to purchase an expensive sports car. This is how the AE86 Trueno and Levin became the ideal for thousands of enthusiast racers.

Design

The car was produced in different bodies (including a three-door hatchback), but the coupe was the most popular. The car has a harmonious appearance. The design is typical of the 80s - chopped shapes, square headlights and a minimum of exoticism. This is the simplest and most affordable car. By the way, some versions had “blind” optics. The bumpers were not painted from the factory, but often fashionable body kits and a “lip” are installed on the Toyota AE86, making it even more aerodynamic. Wheel arches allow you to fit any wheels. And after playing with the camber, you can join the ranks of “stan” cars. This car looks very impressive on classic wheels.

Dimensions, ground clearance

The machine has quite compact dimensions. The length of the body is 4.28 meters, width – 1.62 meters, height – 1.33 meters. The ground clearance is small here - only 14 centimeters. The car swallows bumps very hard. Plus, there is a risk of catching them on the bottom. Therefore, it is recommended to use the car mainly on smooth asphalt.

Characteristics

Due to its sporty character, the Khachiroka Sprinter Trueno and Levin received the legendary 4A series engines - 16-valve engines capable of power up to 97 kW, i.e. 130 horsepower, with such important technical characteristics as long service life, ease of conversion and design. Not all cars had such advantages. In addition, these engines also sounded pleasant. So the success was well deserved.

The AE86 was produced in two-door and three-door body styles. The coupe weighed 950 kg, while the hatchback weighed 970 kg. Due to the difference in weight and greater rigidity, the coupe has gained popularity in motorsport. Both the coupe and hatchback came in both the Corolla Levin version with rectangular headlights and the Sprinter Trueno version with blind headlights that could be stowed under the hood.

In 1986, the “eighty-sixth” design was rebooted, after which the rear optics, bumper design, color schemes and interior underwent some changes. But the technical part was almost untouched. The redesigned cars began to be called “Kouki”, and the classic ones were called “Zenki” or “Zenki”, which means “early”. Both Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno have undergone modifications.

Interior

The interior of the Toyota AE86 is a classic of the 80s. The Japanese love to use velor. It's everywhere here - from the floor mats to the door trim and the rear parcel shelf. However, this material is very wear-resistant. The steering wheel is on the right. The instrument panel has two main scales - speedometer and tachometer. On versions with automatic transmission, the mode was also duplicated (drive, park, etc.). The car is devoid of any comfort - it is a purely roundabout car. There are no climate controls, electric windows or other bells and whistles. This is why drifters love the Toyota AE86. After all, with minimal alterations, it can be turned into a real “cramp”.

Equipment

The most popular configurations with the 4A engine were called GT, GT APEX, GTS and GTV. The latter, among other things, had a rigid suspension, a short steering rack and a differential lock. By the way, the GT APEX equipment was painted in two colors, usually black and white. That's why she was given the cute nickname "Corolla Panda."

Such a special car very soon became a regular participant in sports competitions. The Toyota Trueno 86 was incredibly good on drifts. All the characteristics, all the features like rear-wheel drive, manual transmission, optimal power-to-weight ratio of the model, were perfect for fast driving not only along Japanese mountain serpentines, but also on sports tracks around the world. The AE86, along with similar models, became not only a symbol, but also a reason for the emergence and development of such a spectacular sport as drifting.

In addition to drifting, Toyota Ae86 raised the Japanese circuit championship to a new level. Excellent race cars were created on the basis of this model. The car also performed well in other speed competitions, such as when two cars start on a winding road until one of the competitors gets ahead of the other.

Dynamics

It would seem, what could drifting be like with 103 horses? But she manages to take turns sideways very easily. And all thanks to the low curb weight. The weight of the Toyota Corolla AE86 Trueno car is 850 kilograms. Therefore, acceleration to hundreds took only 8 and a half seconds. And this was in 1982! The maximum speed was 193 kilometers per hour. The Japanese managed to achieve simply unrealistic performance indicators. It was the fastest Toyota among all that are in the lineup. The car created high competition with German cars.

Transmission

Two types of transmissions were installed on the Hachiroku. It was a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic. The latter, by the way, was not very popular with drifters. After all, this machine had low efficiency and responded late to the gas pedal. Some people swap out manuals and drive without problems. Although both boxes are quite reliable and do not cause problems for the car owner.

Chassis

At the front, the car was equipped with MacPherson struts. A four-link independent suspension was installed at the rear. The Hachiroku has ventilated disc brakes at the front. There are classic “drums” at the back. Although racers immediately modify the braking system and install discs instead of “drums”. Additionally, the machine is equipped with two anti-roll bars. Optionally, the Toyota Corolla AE86 was equipped with a self-locking differential. The drive was carried out only on the rear axle. For better grip, wide rubber with a low profile is installed here. Due to its light weight and correct weight distribution, this car confidently takes turns. Even on standard tires it cannot be called a roller. The car is simply created for circuit racing. The Toyota is very easy to drive (despite the lack of power steering) and is very predictable.

Interesting Facts:
1 One of the creator engineers Nobaki Katayama(Nobuaki Katayama), later headed Toyota's motorsports department. He also became the chief engineer of the Toyota Altezza, which was released in the next decade. CAR magazine says that Nobaki had a photo of the AE86 hanging in his office.
2 AE86– these 4 characters of the factory code contain useful information. For example, A is the designation of the engine model (motors of the 4A series); E – denotes the Corolla model; number 8 – fifth generation (E80 body series); 6 – variation with 1.6 engines within the generation.
3 Many people confuse and argue about the differences Levin And Trueno– bodies with classic headlights were called Levin, and those with blind headlights were called Trueno.
4 AE86 And AE85 became the last rear-wheel drive cars of their type, because at that time most passenger cars were becoming front-wheel drive.
5 AE86 became the inspiration for the modern sports car Toyota 86(GT86, Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ):
Toyota AE86 became the favorite car of the legendary drifter Keiichi Tsuchiya:

In the 70–90s of the last century, there was almost more attention to cars than today. At that time, there were not as many manufacturers as there are now, and popular car concepts and first series began to develop during this period. During these years, the Japanese company Toyota began producing its legendary Corolla series, which has managed to grow to 11 generations. One of its most popular offshoots were the Levin and Sprinter Trueno, which are considered the manufacturer's most successful sports coupes.

Briefly about the series

The Levin-type Toyota Corolla appeared on Japanese roads for the first time in 1977. Initially, they did not gain much popularity, so the automaker’s engineers had to significantly modify the vehicle. A couple of years later, an updated car came out, which attracted the attention of fans of sports driving and, in particular, drifting.

The fact is that the modified TE71 model (can be seen in the photo on the Internet), produced from 1979 to 1982, due to its design features, became much better controlled by the driver, and its rear part was ideal for controlled skidding.

The series gained the greatest popularity thanks to the Levin AE85 and AE86, released in 1983. They were noticeably different from the 1979 model and visually. This was especially evident in the design of the front end and overhang. The next generation of Toyota Corolla AE91 and AE92 appeared in 1987 and received a number of interesting updates in terms of both visual and technical (in particular, a narrowed long radiator grille, a more powerful and at the same time economical engine). Then, in 1992, the third generation appeared - Toyota Corolla AE100 and AE101, with which the active penetration of Japanese sports cars into Russia began. Finally, the latest representatives of sports coupes today are the Toyota Corolla of the Levin AE110 and AE 111 types. The cars began to be produced in 1995, and since then they have been considered the most common representatives of the series.

Toyota Corolla Levin TE71

Anyone who searched the Internet for a description of the Levin model came across the same cars that have a different series name. We are, naturally, talking about the Toyota Corolla Sprinter Trueno. This causes some confusion and confusion, since it is difficult to find the differences when comparing photos of both cars. The thing is that the series in question has a certain branch, which received this name. Toyota Corolla Levin and Toyota Sprinter Trueno are often considered exactly the same. This position is quite justified, since it is difficult to detect differences at first glance.

However, these cars are not identical: the Sprinter is an improved version of the Levin, as it has more elegant hood curves, sleek optics and a modified front bumper.

In fact, this is nothing more than a marketing ploy by the Japanese manufacturer.

First generation

The most common version on the used car market is the Toyota Corolla AE86 Trueno (classic Levin), while the AE85 version is much less common. The fact is that the differences between the cars are insignificant, but in the aggregate the first of these models seems more attractive. Technical characteristics play a decisive role in choosing between representatives of the first generation.

The Levin and Trueno AE86 versions were equipped with a 1.6-liter 4A-GEU DOHC engine, while the junior model received a 1.5-liter 3A-U SOHC engine, which is very similar to the installation of the 1979 TE71 series prototype.

The maximum power that the more efficient power plant could produce varied from 112 to 128 hp. s., while the torque ranged from 136 to 150 Nm depending on the modification (for example, weaker engines were supplied to the USA). Among street racing fans, the most popular version was the Toyota Corolla GTS AE86. The Toyota Corolla GT S featured better performance and a sportier and more aggressive design.

Toyota Corolla AE85 and AE86

The AE85 version turned out to be not so productive: its power did not exceed 80–84 hp. s., and the torque ranged from 115 to 123 Nm. Due to SOHC technology, the engine was more economical, so the car was more attractive to fans of a sporty style and moderate, quiet driving without extreme sports. It should be noted that the Trueno AE86 and AE85 were equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission, which distributed torque to the rear axle of the wheels (all subsequent generations received front-wheel drive).

Second generation

The next generation of Levins, unfortunately, turned out to be not as popular as the previous one. Quite expectedly, the AE91 and AE92 versions received improved power plants, but many fans of high-speed driving did not like the mediocre efficiency of the engines and, surprisingly, the design of the vehicles. Trueno AE91 was equipped with 1.5-liter 5A-F DOHC engines, the power of which was 85–86 hp. s., and the torque reached 122–125 Nm.

Tuned Toyota Corolla AE92

Toyota Corolla Levin AE92 (pictured on the Internet) acquired an improved 1.6-liter 4A-GZE DOHC engine, the power of which was almost twice that of the 91st model - 164–166 hp. With. The torque of the units ranged from 207 to 210 Nm.

The car body is relatively massive - 1070 kg, while the AE91 weighs 120 kg less. Especially for fans of drifting and racing, this drawback is eliminated in the Toyota Corolla type GT S AE92.

The gearbox on all versions is a 5-speed manual, however, starting with this generation of Toyota Corolla GT S, the drive became front-wheel drive.

Third generation

Japanese engineers fully succeeded in correcting the mistakes made in the Toyota Corolla AE92 in the third generation in the AE100, AE101 models, as well as the unexpected third representative of the series, the AE104. The first of the listed cars was equipped with a 1.5-liter 5A-FE DOHC power unit, which produced up to 105 hp. With. power and up to 134 Nm of torque. The latter was distributed between the wheels of the front axle using the usual 5-speed manual transmission. Compared to its predecessor, it gained an additional 10 kg of weight, but this did not in any way affect performance. As for the Toyota Corolla Levin AE101, it expectedly received a more powerful 1.6-liter 4A-GE DOHC unit with a power of 160 hp. With. and a torque of 161 Nm. The weight of the car was 1090 kg, so drifters liked other configurations more.

It is worth noting that the Toyota Corolla type AE101 featured for the first time a 4-speed automatic transmission, which racers had been waiting for a long time. The drive remained front-wheel drive.

Toyota Corolla AE101

An interesting new product is the AE104 model. This is the only representative of the series with all-wheel drive, which was not in demand among connoisseurs of sports cars due to poor efficiency and low performance. Under the hood of the AE104 there was a 1.6-liter 4A-FE DOHC engine with a power of 111–115 hp. With. and torque from 150 to 160 Nm. The transmission was offered both automatic and manual.

Perhaps the car would have been more popular in Russia if it weren’t for right-hand drive, since a sports car with all-wheel drive is an excellent option for domestic roads.

However, the AE104 was not produced specifically for the Russian market.

Fourth generation

The AE 110 and AE111 cars became the best-selling cars in the series, but this situation arose only because the generation turned out to be the last. The classic Toyota Corolla AE110 JDM is a great candidate for the role of the best drift car of the late 90s - early 00s. According to tradition, under the hood of the AE110 there is a 1.5-liter 5A-FE DOHC engine with a production of 101 hp. With. and 138 Nm. Such technical characteristics, coupled with a weight of only 980 kg, allowed the driver of the AE 110 to fully control the skid and make it as smooth as possible.

Tuned Toyota Corolla Levin AE110

The Toyota Corolla Levin AE111, interestingly, left its performance unchanged compared to the AE101, completely repeating its engine and configuration. According to the majority of car owners, the AE 110 is the most balanced representative of the series along with the first generation. Toyota Corolla AE111 and AE110 are equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission (the AE111 in some trim levels, unlike the AE 110, offers a 4-speed automatic) and the usual front-wheel drive. However, the designers did not dare experiment with all-wheel drive versions like the AE104.

Conclusion

Toyota Corolla Levin AE86, AE 110 and other models, as well as Sprinter Trueno, are some of the best sports cars. Almost every fan of controlled drifts knows about the impeccable drifting of the representatives of the series. Of course, JDM cars are not so common in Russia, but for connoisseurs of sports driving, right-hand drive and difficulties in purchasing are not at all obstacles. For the sake of stylish design and excellent performance, motorists are sometimes ready to go to Japan for such a car.

Toyota released the AE86 in 1983 as a continuation of the Corolla generation. It turned out to be the last rear-wheel drive car in the family. The designers were given the task: to create a worthy conclusion to the automobile series, to “have fun” with a worthy old school.

As a result, the designers came up with two models. The version with opening headlights was called Trueno. The model with the classic headlight structure was called Levin.

There were two bodies: hatchback and sports coupe. There was also a division into early and late versions. The later one is called Hachiroku. Upon entering the US market, the car was called Corolla GT-S - still better than the factory markings. Although, speaking about the structure of the headlights, we can say that Trueno means “lightning” in Japanese, and Levin means “thunder”. The logic is simple: if the headlights are closed, you are lightning; the headlights are always in place - thunder. What is not clear?!

Although, without being too picky, we can say that in a certain sense the names speak for themselves. After all, this car was one of the best in terms of accessibility/driveability.

It especially struck a chord with drifting fans, and tuning began.

Initially, the buyer received a 1.6-liter engine with 130 hp. With. The weight of the car was 940 kg. Such indicators already made it possible to engage in small races, because at that time the car “pulled” quite quickly from the start.

The only thing that was initially changed was the interior.

If desired, it was possible to order power steering and a small set of aero kits from the factory. And additional bells and whistles included cruise control, a sunroof, a digital instrument panel, and automatic mirror adjustment.

But soon the car became the heroine of the famous Japanese comic strip about drifting. Demand has increased and prices have also increased. Including components. But there was a downside to all this - the market began to abound with all sorts of spare parts from third-party manufacturers. And now it was no longer difficult to find a turbocharger, suspension, exhaust, wheels. The car became popular, and customization had no limits.

As a rule, we bought the starter version. And then they counted the money. Mandatory procedures included the installation of a safety cage, installation of body kits and airbrushing. Then they added/changed a turbocharger, power steering, and sports suspension. If there was enough money, they replaced the engine, installed nitrous oxide, completely changed the exhaust system, and also added additional air intakes.

The newest creation from Driftworks is the stunning Toyota Corolla AE86 drift car, built according to the legendary Hachiroku canons.

The vast majority of tuning fans are familiar with the name Driftworks. The founders of this business are two British partners - Phil Morrison and James Robinson. Their business was so successful that just ten years after its creation, Driftworks received worldwide recognition.

When Phil saw an ASCAR racing car for sale at a very low price, he immediately jumped at the opportunity. The European ASCAR Series was an attempt to copy the North American racing style of NASCAR. More and more new series of racing cars were produced, and the old ones went to the secondary market in search of their next home.

Phil and many other drifting enthusiasts took their inspiration from the Japanese manga series "Initial D" and the iconic AE86 Trueno. By the time ASCAR appeared on the horizon, a completed but not original Trueno was already sitting in the corner of the Driftworks workshop. So, a “what if?” question. hovered in the air and waited in the wings.

Since Driftworks had experience with the S chassis, components from both the S14 and AE86 were selected for tuning. Some of this had to be modified, but the fender liners and chassis cross members still belong to a mid-80s Toyota. Some changes had to be made to the chassis design; the 86 was equipped with 17×9-inch CCW front wheels. Magic Aero made Kevlar wing arch extensions specially to order.

Since this drift car is designed for speeds of 160 km/h and above, and has a super powerful engine, the 30-year-old body of the car needed to be seriously strengthened. For this purpose, Phil used elements prepared by Dyno Torque and Nickson Motorsport. The safety cage turned out to be very similar to “NASCAR”. Cobra Seats sports chairs have been updated with embroidery and the signature Driftworks orange color.

In Dyno Torque, the Driftworks Nardi steering wheel has been modified: it now has “tricky” Cartek wireless control buttons. A large hose supplies filtered fresh air to the driver's helmet. This saves you in those moments when too much smoke is generated. A separate exhaust is designed to remove exhaust gases.

The original ASCAR engine was badly worn, so it was replaced with a custom 454ci LSx. Twin Jenvey throttle bodies produce 646 hp. to the rear wheels. The maximum torque reaches 867 Nm - this is more than enough to drift a sports car weighing 1243 kg. This is the so-called curb weight, which also includes 28 kg/28 liters of Evans anhydrous coolant for the DW86.

Specifications Driftworks V8 Toyota Corolla AE86

Engine

Engine power 646 hp, torque 867 Nm, curb weight 1243 kg, 50.4% of the weight falls on the front of the car.

GM 454ci LSx V8, Manley springs, titanium plate set, Jenvey independent throttle body, dry sump and A.R.E air/oil separator, Driftworks 350Z radiator, Davies Craig water pump, custom Dynotorque exhaust manifold and stainless steel split exhaust system with low profile Magnaflow boxes, Driftworks engine cooling and power steering, Evans Powercool anhydrous coolant, ATE gas tank, Emerald trip computer.

Transmission

Jerico 4-speed Dog Box, 7.25" Superclutch 3-plate clutch, custom 40lb clutch flywheel, Wilwood brake pressure control valve, custom Dave Mack 108 driveshaft.

Chassis

Manufactured by Dyno Torque: Intermittent roller welding and significant chassis reinforcement throughout, larger front and rear wheel arch liners, assembled driveshaft tunnel, engine and transmission mounts, air jack mounts, all custom brackets and fittings. Made by Nickson Motorsport: T45 roll cage, NASCAR style door cage, extra reinforcement and protection for top and bottom pillars.

Suspension/brakes

• Driftworks CS2 suspension with adjustable shock absorbers - Nissan S14 (front) and AE86 (rear);
• Dyno Torque crossbar for Nissan S14 steering rack;
• Driftworks Geomaster steering knuckles and front suspension hub;
• Driftworks S14 adjustable lower control arms;
• Driftworks S14/AE86 Geomaster rods;
• Howe Racing rear 4-point leveling arms;
• Dyno Torque lower intermediate links;
• Ultra Racing AE86 front anti-roll bar;
• NASCAR rear adjustable sway bar;
• NASCAR AP Racing front 6-piston and rear 4-piston disc brakes and calipers;
• Driftworks Masterbrite brake pads;
• Wilwood pedal unit;
• Driftworks hydraulic handbrake with Knuckleduster handle.

Wheels/tires

• CCW Classic - 17?9" - 15 (front), 18?10.5" - 15 (rear);
• Achilles 123S tires - 255/35R17 (front), 265/35R18 (rear).

Exterior

Magic Aero Driftworks wide front fender flares and Kevlar rear fender flares, Magic Aero fiberglass hood, custom front bumper and stock rear, fiberglass doors, fiberglass trunk lid with integrated TRD N2 style spoiler, polycarbonate windows and NACA pipes.

Interior

• Cobra Sebring Pro Driftworks Edition seats with the tuning shop's signature embroidery;
• special Nardi Driftworks series steering wheel with custom spokes;
• 5-point TRS Pro seat belts;
• built-in automatic fire extinguisher SPA;
• manual fire extinguisher, helmet with air supply for the driver;
• custom electrical wire insulation from Dyno Torque;
• Race Technologies Dash2 information display in the instrument panel;
• Cartek wireless steering wheel controls;
• fire resistant Dyno Torque “firewall” back wall made from Perspex alloy.

Video of what a very powerful drift car can do:

Other photos of the tuned Toyota Corolla AE86 (Driftworks V8):

Toyota Corolla Levin/Sprinter Trueno (AE86)

Toyota AE86, also known as Toyota Corolla Levin And Toyota Sprinter Trueno, is a lightweight (923 kg) car in a hatchback or coupe body, produced from 1983 to 1987 by Toyota. For brevity, chassis code " AE86" denotes the 1600 cc rear-wheel drive model.

When Toyota AE86 just came into being, no one expected that the car would become a legend and would remain a serious Japanese classic even the day after tomorrow. Toyota Corolla Levin AE86 marketed as an affordable, lightweight and reliable machine for beginners, and was available both in the Japanese market (JDM) and sold in other countries. The uniqueness of the car lay in its rear-wheel drive, because by that time most car models had been converted to front-wheel drive. RWD did AE86 the ideal car for racing enthusiasts.
Corolla AE86 in action

Series engines 4A used in car AE86, were also highly valued for their excellent technical characteristics - long engine life, its simple design and ease of modification. If you dive into the technical details of the model, Corolla AE86 equipped with a four-cylinder 1587 cc engine 4A-GE, producing 130 hp. and 150 Nm (JDM version). The same engine was used in the first generation of the roadster Toyota MR2(AW11). As for the transmission, then AE86 It was available with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission; at the buyer’s request, an LSD (limited slip differential) could be installed in the manual transmission.

Because the AE86 had a sporty character; ventilated brake discs were installed on the car. The car's suspension was independent with McPherson struts and anti-roll bars at both ends.
Meeting of the Corolla AE86 owners club


Although Toyota AE86 was popular among rally drivers, but its true purpose, thanks to its power and weight distribution, was gliding around corners and turns in the drift discipline. There may be many sports cars in the world today, but AE86 will always be popular with car enthusiasts.

After the end of production Toyota AE86, only a few Toyota models have been able to attract as much attention and become as popular as this iconic and legendary car.

Drifting on a Corolla AE86

Interesting Facts:
1 One of the creator engineers Nobaki Katayama(Nobuaki Katayama), later headed Toyota's motorsports department. He also became the chief engineer of the Toyota Altezza, which was released in the next decade. CAR magazine says that Nobaki had a photo of the AE86 hanging in his office.
2 AE86– these 4 characters of the factory code contain useful information. For example, A is the designation of the engine model (motors of the 4A series); E – denotes the Corolla model; number 8 – fifth generation (E80 body series); 6 – variation with 1.6 engines within the generation.
3 Many people confuse and argue about the differences Levin And Trueno– bodies with classic headlights were called Levin, and those with blind headlights were called Trueno. You can learn more about the difference between Levin and Trueno here.