| Grade | GSL | High-deluxe | Deluxe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model type & weight |
Model type | B-TE52-LMZ | B-TE52-LMN | B-TE52-LMD |
| Curb mass(kg) | 955 | 950 | 940 | |
| Dimensions | Length(mm) | 4120 | 4120 | 4120 |
| Width(mm) | 1600 | 1600 | 1600 | |
| Height(mm) | 1320 | 1320 | 1320 | |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2370 | 2370 | 2370 | |
| Engine | Engine code | 12T | 12T | 12T |
| Engine type | Water-cooled, in-line 4-cylinder | Water-cooled, in-line 4-cylinder | Water-cooled, in-line 4-cylinder | |
| Displacement(cm3) | 1588 | 1588 | 1588 | |
| Max. output kW(PS)/r.p.m. | -/85/5400 | -/85/5400 | -/85/5400 |
| * | 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 TE52(1600 TTC-L). |
The Corolla liftback was added to the third-generation Corolla lineup as a new body variation in January 1976. The sporty 2-door wagon horizontally extended the roof of the fastback coupé to the rear and attached a large hatchback door. Its front design was distinct from that of the sedan and the hardtop. The folding rear seats provided larger luggage space as needed. Initially a 1.6-liter engine was the only choice available, to which a 1.2-liter engine was added in February 1976. When the Corolla Levin with a twin-cam engine (2T-GEU) modified to meet the emission standards rejoined the lineup in a minor model change in January 1977, the engine was also fitted to Corolla liftback's new GT model.
| Plant | Takaoka plant, Kanto Auto Works, Ltd. |
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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.
