The Toyota COROLLA LEVIN GT-APEX (AE86) '83 is a sports variant of the fifth-generation (E80) Corolla produced by Toyota. It first appeared in Gran Turismo 2 and has been featured in all subsequent mainline games except Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec. In Gran Turismo Sport the car was included as part of Update 1.43.
Colors[]
Three colors are available for this car:
- High Tech Two-Tone
- High Metal Two-Tone
- High Flash Two-Tone
In-Game Description[]
Car Index (GT7)[]
The legendary compact, rear-wheel drive car that demonstrated the thrill of driving.
In May 1983, Toyota's mainstream car, the Corolla/Sprinter, underwent a full model change and became an FF vehicle. However, as a special exception, the sport model continued to be an FR; this was the AE86 Corolla Levin/Sprinter Trueno, nicknamed the 'Hachi-Roku', meaning eight-six in Japanese.
The 86 immediately became popular as the last lightweight FR. There were two body types: a 3-door hatchback and a 2-door notchback. The main difference between the Corolla Levin and the Sprinter Trueno was the front end; where the Corolla Levin had a horizontal grille and square headlights, the Sprinter Trueno had no grille and was fitted with retractable headlights.
The engine was the newly developed 1.6L 4A-GEU, a DOHC inline-4. To make the most of the DOHC, the airflow meter was removed in favour of the EFI-D (Electronic Fuel Injection-Druck) system, which calculates the amount of fuel injection required using a pressure sensor. Additionally, it was equipped with the T-VIS (Toyota Variable Induction System) at the inlet port, reaching a maximum output of 128.2 BHP and maximum torque of 15.2 kgfm.
The pickup of the light engine combined with the sharp, responsive steering provided an incredible driving feel, even though engine performance was not all that amazing when actually driving. Its handling was not very stable, either; however, it was possible to use this instability to change the orientation of the car at the driver's will. It was a true FR, where the driver could feel at one with the car.
During its time, there were rival cars with similar specs, but the 86 was loved by many car fans who appreciated the fun of driving and the exhilarating feeling it gave them. There were many cars which came later boasting higher performance, but it is hard to find a car that is loved by as many as the 86.
Used Cars (GT7)[]
The AE86 Corolla Levin is a compact FR masterpiece of Toyota engineering that is getting more popular every year. Despite a modest 128.2 BHP output, its naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine can hit 7,000 rpm! What's more, the body's nice and light, and the rear-wheel drive makes it just the thing for tearing round a circuit. With the right tuning, the Levin can compete in all sorts of races, so there's no harm in having one in your garage!
Café (GT7)[]
Chris[]
The most appealing feature of the AE86 is simply the feeling of being behind the wheel. It's a rear wheel drive coupé that offers a lot of control, and gives people a great deal of joy. In the well-known Japanese comic series, 'Initial D', the sister model, the Trueno, is the star. But many people actually prefer the Levin. The reason for that is its weight. The Levin, with its fixed headlights, is actually a full 5 kg lighter than the Trueno version. It's safe to say that an extra 5 kg on the nose of a car this light can make a pretty big difference.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 2 | Toyota Used Car Dealership | 6,500 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 4 | Historic 80's Used Car Dealership | 5,375 | --- |
| Gran Turismo PSP | Toyota Dealership | 15,360 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Used Car Dealership (Lv. 0+) | 10,575 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Toyota Dealership | 15,360 | --- |
| Gran Turismo Sport (  v1.43+) |
Toyota Brand Central | 25,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 7 | Used Car Dealership | 49,300 | Place 3rd or higher in the Japanese FR Challenge 450 event at High Speed Ring |
Customization[]
Engine Swaps (GT7)[]
| Engine | Price | Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3S-GTE-MR2 | 135,000 | v1.42 | --- |
Trivia[]
- In the Simulation Mode disc of the international versions of Gran Turismo 2, there are some instances where the name of this car appears to be swapped with the Toyota COROLLA LEVIN GT-APEX (AE86) '85, such as when the player is viewing this car on the Used section of the Toyota Dealership or in the Garage. However, the car's replay nameplate and the car's name in Arcade Mode are not affected by this error.
- Unlike most Simple cars in Gran Turismo 6, this car features working reverse lights. A fully detailed version would later appear in Gran Turismo Sport.
- In GT Sport, its name was changed to simply COROLLA LEVIN 1600GT APEX; as of GT7, the "Corolla Levin" part of the name is no longer capitalized.
- In GT7, the car's widebody is based on the TRD N2 body kit.
Pictures[]
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