TRUENO AE86
The Toyota Trueno AE86 generation is a compact, lightweight coupe or hatchback that Toyota released in 1983 as part of the fifth-generation Toyota Corolla series. For the sake of simplicity, the insider-chassis code “AE86” represents the range’s 1600 cc RWD model.
Description: The AE86 series of the Toyota Corolla Levin and Toyota Sprinter Trueno are small, front-engine/rear-wheel drive models within the fifth generation Corolla range — marketed by Toyota from 1983 to 1987 in coupe and hatchback configurations. They were the last Corollas to offer rear-wheel drive.
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Car Stats
Horsepower: 240 HP
Top Speed: 125 mph
0-100 kph: 8.2 sec
Car Features
Pop-up headlights
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Outlook
The Trueno has pop-up headlights and is available in hatchback or coupe body styles.
The base 4AGE was a 1.6-liter injected inline-4 with a twin-cam, 16-valve head co-developed with Yamaha that could rev to 7700rpm. It’s a durable engine that can go over three hundred thousand kilometers if properly maintained. Check for oil leaks when seals wear down. It is not a terrible idea to perform a compression test. If the engine has to be rebuilt, the parts are fairly affordable. Look for a vehicle with a factory-installed limited-slip axle.
The Toyota AE86 was equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission and subsequently an automatic transmission, and it could accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 8.9 seconds. The 4A-GE engines used for the AW11 and AE86 are fitted with the T-VIS. A little old-school tinkering improves the engine’s performance. The AE86 had an optional 4-speed automatic transmission alongside the 5-speed manual.
The automobile has a well-balanced appearance. The design is characteristic of the 1980s, with chopped forms, square lighting, and few exotics. Its bumpers were not painted straight out of production, but on the Toyota AE86, a trendy body kit and lip were commonly installed, making it all the more aerodynamic. Wheel arches let you use any wheels you choose. The car looks great on traditional disks.