Is the AE86 still available for purchase?
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AE86 is the chassis code for the fourth-generation Toyota Corolla. Due to the popularity of this model, the chassis number became its nickname. The Corolla is now in its tenth generation, and with several decades between these models, it's rare to find even in Japan, let alone in China where the economy was less developed at the time. Although this car is no longer in production, there is still a chance to purchase a used one if you have the money. Below is some information about the Toyota AE86: 1. Dimensions: Length/Width/Height: 4180mm/1625mm/1335mm. This size is slightly smaller than the current Toyota Corolla, but with a height under 1.35m, the 86 appears more slender and flat visually. 2. Powertrain: It is equipped with a 1.6L inline 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve engine, producing 130 horsepower and 150Nm of torque. It features a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout with a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 10.3 seconds. Production years were from 1983 to 1987.
I was just talking about this with friends the other day. The AE86 is incredibly hard to find on the market now. Toyota discontinued production over thirty years ago, making even proper new models extinct. What's available now are used cars that have changed hands countless times. Last week, a car enthusiast group shared a link to a Japanese auction house where a refurbished 86 was priced at nearly 400,000 RMB. To be honest, if you buy this car now, you're basically treating it like a priceless relic - the rubber hoses in the engine bay likely need complete replacement, and the chassis rubber components have long since deteriorated. If you actually want to drive it on the road, you'd need to budget at least 100,000 RMB for refurbishment. For those seriously looking, you'll need to monitor used car auctions in Japan or restored models released by some Southeast Asian tuning shops - it's all about quick fingers for these rare finds.
