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Generation 3, E50, second facelift

Toyota Corolla Coupe

05.1978 - 02.1979 · Japan

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Generation 3, E50, second facelift

TE56, TE50, KE55

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Toyota Corolla, Generation 3, E50, second facelift, Japan market. This overview covers 18 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (05.1978 - 02.1979). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 18 trim entries.

Seats
5
Engine codes
12T-U, 4K-U, T-U
Engine displacement, cc
1290–1588
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 2, Automatic 3, Manual 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm
2370
Ground clearance, mm
155–160
Fuel
Petrol Regular (AI-92, AI-95)

Toyota Corolla · Generation 3, E50, second facelift · Japan · 05.1978 - 02.1979. These photographs represent the generation. Colour, wheels and equipment may differ on the selected trim.

Specifications and technical details

18 versions

1.6 L, 88 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

12T-U · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.6 GSL ExtraTop grade 05.1978 - 02.1979
1.6 GSLUpper grade 05.1978 - 02.1979
1.6 Hi-DeluxeBase grade 05.1978 - 02.1979

1.6 L, 88 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

12T-U · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.6 GSL ExtraTop grade 05.1978 - 02.1979
1.6 GSLUpper grade 05.1978 - 02.1979
1.6 Hi-DeluxeBase grade 05.1978 - 02.1979

1.6 L, 88 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

12T-U · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.6 GSL ExtraTop grade 05.1978 - 02.1979
1.6 GSLUpper grade 05.1978 - 02.1979
1.6 Hi-DeluxeBase grade 05.1978 - 02.1979

1.4 L, 82 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

T-U · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.4 SLTop grade 05.1978 - 02.1979
1.4 Hi-DeluxeBase grade 05.1978 - 02.1979

1.4 L, 82 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

T-U · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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1.4 SLTop grade 05.1978 - 02.1979

1.3 L, 72 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

4K-U · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.3 SLTop grade 05.1978 - 02.1979
1.3 Hi-DeluxeUpper grade 05.1978 - 02.1979
1.3 DeluxeBase grade 05.1978 - 02.1979

1.3 L, 72 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

4K-U · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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1.3 SLTop grade 05.1978 - 02.1979

1.3 L, 72 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

4K-U · АКПП 2 · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.3 Hi-DeluxeTop grade 05.1978 - 02.1979
1.3 DeluxeBase grade 05.1978 - 02.1979

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