Specifications from Car And Driver - February 1985


Sound system: Fujitsu Ten AM/FM-stereo radio/cassette, 3 speakers

Engine

4 in-line, iron block and aluminum head 
Bore x stroke ......................... 3.19 x 3.03 in., 81.0 x 77.0 mm
Displacement .......................... 97 cu in., 1587cc 
Compression ratio ..................... 9.4:1 
Engine-control system ................. Toyota electronic 
Emissions controls .................... 3-way catalytic converter, feedback: fuel- air-ratio control, EGR 
Valve gear ............................ belt-driven double overhead cams, four valves per cylinder 
Power (SAE net) ....................... 112 bhp @ 6600 rpm 
Torque (SAE net) ...................... 97 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm 
Redline ............................... 7500 rpm

Drivetrain

Transmission .......................... 5 speed
Final-drive ratio ..................... 4.31:1, limited slip 
 
 
Gear Ratio  MPH/1000 rpm Max. test speed
I    3.56  4.2  32 mph (7500 rpm)
II   1.91 7.9 59 mph (7500 rpm)
III  1.31 11.5 86 mph (7500 rpm)
IV   0.97 15.5 116 mph (7500 rpm)
V    0.82 18.3 116 mph (6350 rpm)

Dimensions and Capacities

Wheelbase ............................. 91.3 in.
Track, F/R ............................ 56.7 / 56.7 in. 
Length ................................ 154.5 in. 
Width ................................. 65.6 in. 
Height ................................ 49.2 in. 
Ground clearance ...................... 5.1 in. 
Curb weight ........................... 2380 lb. 
Weight distribution, F/R .............. 44.5 / 55.5 % 
Fuel capacity ......................... 10.8 gal 
Oil capacity .......................... 4.4 qt. 
Water capacity ........................ 12.7 qt.

Chassis/Body

Type .................................. unit construction
Body material ......................... welded steel stampings

Interior

SAE volume, front seat ................ 50 cu. ft. 
trunk space ........................... 8 cu. ft. 
Front seats ........................... bucket Recliner 
Type................................... ratchet 
General comfort ....................... good 
Fore-and-aft support .................. excellent 
Lateral support ....................... good

Suspension

F: ...... ind. MacPherson strut, coil springs, anti-sway bar 
R: ...... ind. MacPherson strut, coil springs, anti-sway bar

Steering

Type .................................. rack and pinion 
Turns, lock-to-lock ................... 3.2 
Turning circle, curb-to-curb .......... 31.5 ft.

Brakes

F: .................................... 9.6 x 0.7-in. vented disc 
R: .................................... 9.5 x 0.4-in. disc 
Power assist .......................... vacuum

Wheels and Tires

Wheel size ............................ 5.5 x 14 in. 
Wheel type ............................ cast aluminum 
Tire make and size .................... Bridgestone Potenza RE86 185/60R-14
Test inflation pressures, F/R ......... 30/30 psi

Test Results

Acceleration: Seconds

Zero to 30 mph ................ 2.6 
40 mph ........................ 4.1 
50 mph ........................ 5.9 
60 mph ........................ 8.3 
70 mph ........................ 11.2 
80 mph ........................ 15.0 
90 mph ........................ 21.2 
100 mph ........................ 31.0 
Top-gear passing time, 30-70 mph ...... 12.5 
50-70 mph ...... 13.2

Standing 1/4 mile ..................... 16.3 sec @ 82 mph 
Top speed ............................. 116 mph

Braking:

70-0 mph @ impending lockup ........... 187 ft.
Modulation ............................ good 
Fade .................................. none 
Front-rear balance .................... good

Handling:

Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad ....... 0.81 g
Understeer ............................ minimal

Coast-down Measurements:

Road horsepower @ 50 mph .............. 14.0 hp
Friction and tire losses @ 50 mph ..... 5.5 hp 
Aerodynamic drag @ 50 mph ............. 8.5 hp

Fuel Economy:

EPA city driving ...................... 26 mpg
EPA highway driving ................... 29 mpg 
C/D observed fuel economy ............. 29 mpg

Interior Sound Level:

Idle .................................. 51 dBA
Full-throttle acceleration ............ 86 dBA 
70-mph cruising ....................... 78 dBA 
70-mph coasting ....................... 75 dBA