Corolla Levin, Sprinter Trueno AE86

In 1983 Toyota’s flagship car, the corolla’Sprinter, followed other cars and switched to front-wheel drive.

Only the sports model of the series, the Corolla levin / Sprinter Trueno AE86 remained rear-wheel drive, earning it immediate popularity as the last lightweight rear-wheel drive. The engine is a new 1.6-liter 4A-GEU inline 4-cylinder DOHC, and thanks to some clever technological innovations de
livers 128 hp and 109.9 lb ft.

Altough the engine is not great in terms of power and torque, it moves through the range smoothly and responds sharply. Maneuverability and stability are not exactly limitbreaking, but is easier to control and allows you to savor the smooth drive of a rear-wheel drive car. The AE 86 Levin / Trueno may look dull from its specifications, but the enjoyment of driving it is something that cannot be expressed in number.

Production	1983–1987
Body style(s)	2-door coupe, 3-door coupe
Layout	FR layout
Engine(s)	1.5 L OHC-I4 (3A-U), 83 JIS hp (AE85) 1.6 L DOHC-I4 (4A-GEU), 130 JIS hp (AE86)
Transmission(s)	5 speed manual transmission; 4 speed automatic
Wheelbase	94.5 in (2400 mm)
Length	165.5 in (4205 mm)
Width	64.0 in (1625 mm)
Height	52.6 in (1335 mm)
Curb weight	1900–2075 lb (860–940 kg)