krf automotive: TOYOTA CORONA

T140 series - Seventh Generation

7th generation

Production	Jan 1982^[1]—1989^{[citation needed]}
Assembly	Toyota City, Japan Altona, Victoria, Australia Thames, New Zealand
Body style	4-door sedan 2-door hardtop 4-door van
Layout	FR layout
Engine	1.5 L 5K-J I4 1.5 L 3A-U I4 1.6 L 4A-GEU twincam I4 1.6 L 12T-J I4 1.8 L 3T-EU I4 1.8 L 3T-GTEU twincam turbo I4 1.8 L 2Y-PU LPG I4 1.8 L 1S-U I4 2.0 L 2S-C I4 2.0 L 18R-GEU twincam I4 2.4 L 22R-E 1.8 L 1C diesel I4 2.0 L 2C-II diesel I4
Wheelbase	2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length	4,570 mm (179.9 in)
Width	1,660 mm (65.4 in)
Height	1,415 mm (55.7 in)
Curb weight	1,165 kg (2,570 lb)
Related	Toyota Celica Toyota Carina

The longest running Corona T140 series appeared as a rear wheel drive sedan, coupe or wagon which began production in Jan 1982^[1] and continued manufacture by Toyota Australia until 1987, by which time the T150 series had already been released. The T140 series was also brought out in a diesel/LPG powered, high-roofed taxicab version which was particularly popular in Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore.

1982

1600 Standard, DX, GL, SL (82)4dr sedan, 2dr hardtop, 4dr liftback coupe (standard only sedan) 88 hp (12T-U) rigid rear axle 4 speed gearbox (SL 5 speed) brakes: front disc, rear drum 1800 DX, GL, CX, LX, SL (82)4dr sedan, 2dr hardtop, 4dr liftback coupe 95 hp (13T-U) rigid rear axle 5 speed gearbox brakes: front disc, rear drum 1800 EFI SL, EFI SX4dr sedan, 2dr hardtop, 4dr liftback coupe 105 hp (3T-EU) rigid rear axle with anti-roll bar 5 speed gearbox brakes: front disc, rear disc 2000 CX4dr sedan, 2dr hardtop, 4dr liftback coupe 105 hp (21R-U) rigid rear axle with anti-roll bar 5 speed gearbox brakes: front disc, rear disc 2000 GT II, GT4dr sedan, 2dr hardtop, 4dr liftback coupe 135 hp (18R-GEU) rigid rear axle with anti-roll bar 5 speed gearbox brakes: front disc, rear disc.

1983 onwards

Standard, DX, GX4dr sedans 83 hp (3A-U) GX, EX4dr sedan/2dr hardtop 100 hp (1S-U) GT4dr sedan/2dr hardtop 130 hp (4A-GE) GT-T, GT-TR4dr sedan/2dr hardtop 160 hp (3T-GTEU). For the Australian Market, there were 2 models sold between 1984 and 1987: The ST141 with a 2-litre 2S-C and the RT142, fitted with a 2.4-litre fuel injected 22R-E. Both models were available in either sedan or station wagon (estate) body styles. Lower trim level vehicles such as the 'S' and 'CS' were fitted standard with a 4 speed manual transmission (optional 5 speed manual and 3/4 speed automatic). The higher trim levels were the 'CSX' and 'Avante' models.

For the Japanese market only, the 4-door wagon (called "Van") was available with a 1.5-litre 5K-J petrol engine, a 1.6-litre 12T-J petrol engine or a 1.8-litre 1C diesel engine. The petrol engines had either a 4-speed manual or a 3-speed automatic gearbox but the diesel engine had a 5-speed manual gearbox. Some wagons had 4 doors but no rear seat.