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FX 1.3 2E-LU FWD hatchback

FX 1.3 2E-LU FWD hatchback

E80 · 1985–1987FWD

Entry E80 Corolla FX, with a 1.3 litre 2E-LU engine and front-wheel drive, sold in Japan from 1985 to 1987. The small engine made it the cheapest and lightest of the FX hatchbacks, built for drivers who valued running costs over speed or equipment, and it was dropped after the E80 ended.

80 hpPower
1985-1987Year
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Displacement1.3 L
Cylinders4
FuelPetrol
Transmission4-speed Manual
DrivetrainFWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power80 hp
Torque108 Nm
Dimensions & body
Length3970 mm
Width1635 mm
Height1385 mm
Wheelbase2430 mm
Seats5

STORY

Toyota introduced the Corolla FX in 1984 as the front-drive E80 hatchback, sold in Japan alongside the sedan and coupe. The FX GT, launched at the same time, used the 1.6 litre 4A-GE twin-cam, an engine developed with Yamaha, and was the sporty variant. The E90 generation continued the FX from 1987 to 1992, with 1.3 and 1.5 litre engines, and the 4A-GE rating rising from 120 PS to 140 PS in later cars. The lower-powered FX models were economical hatches, while the GT versions became popular with enthusiasts.

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