| Grade | Deluxe | Special | Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model type & weight |
Model type | KE10-D | KE10-B | KE10 |
| Curb mass(kg) | 710 | 700 | 690 | |
| Dimensions | Length(mm) | 3845 | 3845 | 3845 |
| Width(mm) | 1485 | 1485 | 1485 | |
| Height(mm) | 1380 | 1380 | 1380 | |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2285 | 2285 | 2285 | |
| Engine | Engine code | K | K | K |
| Engine type | Water-cooled, in-line 4-cylinder, OHV | Water-cooled, in-line 4-cylinder, OHV | Water-cooled, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC 16valve | |
| Displacement(cm3) | 1077 | 1077 | 1077 | |
| Max. output kW(PS)/r.p.m. | -/60/6000 | -/60/6000 | -/60/6000 |
| * | The specifications are those of representative model grades. |
| * | Max. output represents a net rating. In the above table, digits separated by slashes ( / / ) stand for kW, PS, and r.p.m., respectively. |
| * | The model numbers of these vehicles are KE10, KE10B, KE10D. |
| Plant | Takaoka plant, Kanto Auto Works, Ltd. [from Dec. 1969] |
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A "corolla" is the ring of petals around the central part of a flower. The name was intended to evoke the image of a beautifully styled, eye-catching compact car.
On top of that, the Corolla offered another appealing feature: its sporty image. The Corolla's semi-fastback styling was eye-catching, and the newly developed water-cooled 4-cylinder engine had a displacement of 1,100 cc, which was 100 cc larger than that of its competitors. Instead of conventional front bench seating and a 3-speed column shifter, the Corolla sported separate front seats and a 4-speed floor shifter.
The Corolla was also the first among Japanese passenger cars to adopt a MacPherson strut front suspension. The initial 2-door sedan version was followed by a 4-door sedan and a 2-door commercial van, and an automatic version (with a 2-speed Toyoglide automatic transmission) in May 1967. The engine displacement was enlarged to 1,200 cc in September 1969 to further enhance its performance.