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FX 1.5 3A-LU FWD hatchback

FX 1.5 3A-LU FWD hatchback

E80 · 1984–1987FWD

Corolla FX of the E80 generation with the 1.5 litre 3A-LU engine, front-wheel drive, sold in Japan from 1984 to 1987 as a three-door hatchback. It fits between the 1.3 litre base car and the twin-cam GT, and was the choice for buyers wanting more power without the sports price.

82 hpPower
1984-1987Year
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Displacement1.5 L
Cylinders4
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
DrivetrainFWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power82 hp
Torque118 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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