1970s Corolla questions (newbie)

[pjsammy]

Hello all! In my continuing quest for a '74 Corolla (2 door coupe), I have come across quite a few variations on this vehicle from the 1970s. Can anyone help with the following questions? My research has included internet fansites, Toyota brochures, online auctions/classifieds and even old-fashioned books! These apply to US models only.

*First, what is the official name of the 2 door coupe, with a regular (non-hatchback) trunk? AE80? How is the SR-5 different from the conventional 4-speed manual (aside from the number of gears)? Is the SR-5 considered a different model, or is it just an option package (the way 442 was for Oldsmobiles of the same era)?

*How long was the '74's body style in effect? I have seen liftbacks, wagons, 4-doors, etc., but I am referring to the popular 2 door coupe. Some sources say this style arrived in '74, others say '73. I saw one of these labelled as a '71 (hopefully a misprint)! The style seems to have ended in either '78 or '79. Plus, I have seen different grilles within the same model year for what is supposed to be the exact same model!

*Was the Corolla rear-wheel drive during this entire time?

*Which engines were available for this car? I have seen 1200s and 1600s, mostly, but have heard tell of an 1100, 1300 and even an 1800. Which one(s) were available with a 5-speed manual transmission?

This info seems to be abundant for American cars of the era. Let's post some of this on Toyota Nation and glorify the the Corolla!

-KB

[micro214_kp61]

Originally Posted by pjsammy

*First, what is the official name of the 2 door coupe, with a regular (non-hatchback) trunk? AE80? How is the SR-5 different from the conventional 4-speed manual (aside from the number of gears)? Is the SR-5 considered a different model, or is it just an option package (the way 442 was for Oldsmobiles of the same era)?

there's no one official name for the 2dr. coupe except XEXX designation. it's either a KEXX or a TEXX depending on the motor.

Originally Posted by pjsammy

*How long was the '74's body style in effect? I have seen liftbacks, wagons, 4-doors, etc., but I am referring to the popular 2 door coupe. Some sources say this style arrived in '74, others say '73. I saw one of these labelled as a '71 (hopefully a misprint)! The style seems to have ended in either '78 or '79. Plus, I have seen different grilles within the same model year for what is supposed to be the exact same model!

the 1600cc TE27s in the US was produced from Sept. 1970 to July 1974. those are the most popular ones called "Mango".

Originally Posted by pjsammy

*Was the Corolla rear-wheel drive during this entire time?

YES.. since the beginning till early and mid-80s (AE86)

Originally Posted by pjsammy

*Which engines were available for this car? I have seen 1200s and 1600s, mostly, but have heard tell of an 1100, 1300 and even an 1800. Which one(s) were available with a 5-speed manual transmission?

1100cc = K motor
1156cc/1200cc = 3K
1290cc = 4K
1486cc = 5K
1800cc = 7K

1588cc = 2T
1770cc = 3T
1770cc = 13T

1600cc = twincam 2T-GUE (Trueno's in Japan)

[Cabanon]

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