2003 Corolla engine

[Manic]

Is the engine that comes in the 2003 Corolla a new engine/new design? Or is it borrowed from another platform? If so how long has it been around?

[toymaniac]

the engine itself is the 1zz-fe

it was in the previous model of corolla 98-99 and 2000-2002

the 98 -99 was non VVTI it had 120hp
the 2000-2002 was VVTI with 125hp
the 2003 is VVTI with 130hp

its shared with the celica GT with 140hp
and in the US with the mr2 spider(model we dont have in canada) at 138hp

and not to forget the matrix and pontiac vibe have it to at 130hp
and 124hp for the awd....

[fenixl]

I always thought that the 99 corolla was VVTI
Thats what is said the engine spec of my car...

Or is it some models don't have VVTI

[sleekaman]

Toymaniac & Fenxil, according to the specs (Brochures) I will correct, unless you are sure yourselves on the engines. I've looked at both brochures for the Celica 03 and Corolla 03 and they are indeed different engines.

03 Celica is a 1ZZ-FE 140 HP.

03 Corolla is a 1MZ-FE 130 HP.

they are not the same engines. am I wrong ?....because I've ordered a Corolla 03 LE and will be getting it in late Feb. If I'm wrong thats great, I'll be getting a Celica engine (because I have a Celica already) if not, well, the 1MZ-FE is just as good with 130 HP.

Comments ?

Harvey.

[Deep]

1MZ is a 3.0L V6 man. The 'rolla and celica are indeed 1ZZ cars.

[sleekaman]

Deep, I swear, this is a printout from the 03 Corolla brochure from www.toyota.ca, I guess the brochure is incorrect. The screen capture didn't do a good job from Toyotas PDF. I'm getting a Celica engine, you don't know how happy I feel right now.

COROLLA SPECIFICATIONS 2003
680 (1500)
1625 (3582)
Manual 1135 (2502)
Automatic 1165 (2568)
Manual 1145 (2524)
Automatic 1175 (2590)
.39 (13.6)
COROLLA CE SPORT LE
Engine 1MZ-FE • 1.8 Litre (1794 cc), 4-Cylinder, DOHC, 16-Valve, Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT- i), ULEV
†
, Stainless
Steel Exhaust System
Brakes • Power Assisted, Front Ventilated Discs, Rear Drums
• Power Assisted, ABS (Antilock Braking System), Front Ventilated Discs, Rear Drums Compression Ratio • 10.0:1
Horsepower (kW) • 130 (96.9) @ 6,000 rpm
Torque (N.m.) • 125 (169) @ 4,200 rpm
Suspension • Front: Independent, MacPherson Gas Struts, Coil Springs, Stabilizer Bar
• Rear: Torsion Beam Type, Coil Springs, Stabilizer Bar
Drivetrain • Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission • 4-Speed Electronically Controlled Overdrive Automatic with Overdrive Cancel Switch
• 5-Speed Overdrive Manual

[Deep]

Take my word Harvey, its the same motor in the Matrix XR/Celi GT and 'Rolla. Most parts for the Celi and Matrix fit the 'Rolla with little or no mods, that includes the TRD S/C.

Congrats on the new car
(hope you got the 5spd)

[angelox]

ya the corolla is a 1ZZ-FE for sure

[ractive_roLLa]

1zz-fe

[sleekaman]

Folks, its seems that Toyota does not want to admit a typo, here is their response:

From: "Angelina S" <toyota_feedback@toyota.ca> | This is Spam | Add to Address Book
To: HC
Subject: Re: Incorrect Info on 03 Corolla Brochure
Date: Fri, 17 Jan 03 15:18:05 -0500

Dear Mr. C.

Thank you for your most recent correspondence. I will be responding
on Ms. Grovic's behalf.

The 2003 Corolla Engine as in indicated in the brochure is 1MZ-FE
which is an engine has the following qualities 1.8L, 4 cylinder, DOHC
16 Valve, Variable Timing with intelligence (VVT-i), ULEV, Stainless
Steel Exhaust System and provides horsepower at 130 kw @6000rpm.

The 2003 Celica brochure indicates that the GT model has a 1ZZ-FE
engine which is 1.8L, 4 cylinder, DOHC, 16 Valve, Sequential Multiport
Electronic Fuel Injection, VVT-i and provides horsepower at 140 kw @
6400rpm.

We thank you again for taking the time to contact us.

Sincerely,

Angelina
Toyota Canada Inc.


On Wed, 15 Jan 2003 15:02:46 -0500 you wrote:
>
> Tanya, I'm kind'of confused, the 1MZ-FE is a 6
>cylinder. Is this accurate ?
>
>thanxs, H
>--- Tanya Grovic <toyota_feedback@toyota.ca> wrote: >
>Dear Mr.. C
>>
>> Thank you for your recent correspondence.
>>
>> The engine code for the 2003 Toyota Corolla is
>> IMZ-FE, which is
>> different than the 2003 Toyota Celica engine
>> designated IZZ-FE.
>>
>> We hope we this information is helpful.
>>
>> Once again thank you for taking the time to write.
>> Your interest in
>> Toyota products is greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Tanya G
>> Toyota Canada Inc.
>>
>>
>> On Sun, 12 Jan 2003 23:23:48 -0500 you wrote:
>>
>> >>h
>> >H
>> >
>> >
>> >In you 03 Corolla brochure, the engine desingation
>> is 1MZ-FE, is this
>> >correct ? or should it read 1ZZ-FE ?...is it the
>> same as the 03
>> Celica
>> >Engine code ?
>> >
>> >thanxs, H

[4Aaron GE]

Well, it would seem that Toyota Canada is staffed by morons. Not only are they trying to send Harvey misinformation, they sent both me and Corolla_Dude (from CC) the wrong brochures. He got a Corolla one, and I got a Sienna one. WTF? We wanted Celica ones.

Harvey, ask the lady if that's the same 1MZ-FE that comes in the Sienna.

[toymaniac]

Originally Posted by fenixl

I always thought that the 99 corolla was VVTI
Thats what is said the engine spec of my car...

Or is it some models don't have VVTI

depends on your date of manufacture....my mom had a99 and it was not vvti my grand father has one and it's non vvti....

as for the 2003 celica yes its the same 1zzfe 140hp like i said above....

and no the corolla 2003 as not a 1mzfe..... that's the camry 6 cylinder....
those toyota morons....
and if you note in the camry brochure they dont put the 4 cylinder 2azfe.... :evil:

[sleekaman]

Since, I'm a Toyota Corporate ciitizen, I'm going to rag on Toyota to fix the misprint. I've directed the Toyota lady to check out the 03 Highlander brochure, it indeed shows the 1MZ-FE as a 3.0 V6. I'm that kinda guy, I'm not letting this go easily.

Harvey.

[NASTY]

ahh, this is pretty funny
shows how much they know
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