Grade | GSL | GL | Deluxe | |
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Model type & weight |
Model type | E-AL10-LEKGS | E-AL10-LEKNS | E-AL10-LEKDS |
Curb mass(kg) | 815 | 800 | 770 | |
Dimensions | Length(mm) | 3990 | 3960 | 3960 |
Width(mm) | 1555 | 1555 | 1555 | |
Height(mm) | 1375 | 1375 | 1375 | |
Wheelbase(mm) | 2500 | 2500 | 2500 | |
Engine | Engine code | 1A-U | 1A-U | 1A-U |
Engine type | Water-cooled, in-line 4-cylinder, OHC (longitudinal engine) | Water-cooled, in-line 4-cylinder, OHC (longitudinal engine) | Water-cooled, in-line 4-cylinder, OHC (longitudinal engine) | |
Displacement(cm3) | 1452 | 1452 | 1452 | |
Max. output kW(PS)/r.p.m. | -/80/5600 | -/80/5600 | -/80/5600 |
* | 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 AL10. |
Plant | Takaoka plant |
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"Corsa" is the Italian word for "race" or "run."
At the time, there was a growing worldwide trend among FF cars to mount the engine transversely. However, the Tercel and the Corsa went against this trend and placed a newly developed inline 4-cylinder SOHC 1.5-liter 80 PS engine (1A-U) lengthwise, with the manual transmission (4- or 5-speed) and final drive units located underneath. The advantages of the lengthwise engine placement included the ease of maintenance, smoother gear shifts, and the absence of torque steering. The 4-wheel independent suspension employed a MacPherson strut and coil spring system for the front and a trailing arm and coil spring system for the rear. A 1.3-liter 74 PS engine model was added to the line in June 1979. A 3-speed automatic transmission option was made available to the 1.5-liter model in August 1979, and to the 1.3-liter model in August 1980.