Even though the AE86 Corolla chassis is known for its balance and user-friendliness, the suspension has some inherent drawbacks when compared to modern designs. Take the front set-up.

The front-engine, rear-wheel-drive 1985 Toyota Corolla AE86 is a member of the fifth-generation Corolla that includes the 1984-1987 model years.

The hydrogen and EV restomods are based on the Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno, Japan-market variants of the sporty U.S.-market Corolla GT-S of the era.

One example of this is the Toyota AE86: this iconic badge, given to not one but two models, has become synonymous with ...

From the outside, the concept AE86 BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) does little to betray its high-tech drivetrain as it looks almost exactly like a 40-year-old hatchback from an anime.

1985-1987 Toyota Corolla GT-S (AE86) Sometimes a vehicle becomes a legendary figure in the sports car world despite never having been intended as such by its original manufacturer.

The Corolla AE86, the model that inspired the modern-day Toyota GR86, has long been revered as a proper driver's car, but it sorely needs more power, and a Honda engine is the perfect answer.. The ...

One such car is the AE86 Toyota Corolla. Sold from 1983 to 1987, it's been boosted to icon status with the help of its feature in the Japanese 'Initial D' anime and arcade game series, while being ...

One question frequently discussed in the skunkworks of the CarsGuide office is: What exactly does Lexus stand for?. When the brand debuted its original export-market IS sedan in 1999 the messaging was ...

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