The Relationship Between Corolla and AE86
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AE86 is actually the chassis model code for the fifth-generation Toyota Corolla. Each generation of the Corolla has a different chassis model code, so not all Corollas are referred to as AE86. AE86 specifically denotes the fifth-generation Corolla. It can also be considered the sport version of the last rear-wheel-drive Corolla (fourth-generation Corolla). 1. First-generation Corolla (E10) In 1996, a car named 'Corolla,' meaning 'crown of flowers,' was born. It soon became one of the world's most popular and best-selling family cars. Although, by today's standards or even at the time, it wasn't particularly stylish or fun to drive, Tatsuo Hasegawa, the Corolla's designer, firmly believed that 'a car that is neither ugly nor beautiful sells better.' 2. Second-generation Corolla (E20) The second-generation Corolla featured a 45-liter fuel tank and was equipped with a 1.6-liter DOHC 2T-G engine developed for the Celica, boosting its horsepower to 115 HP. Building on the first generation's strong reputation, it offered drivers a better, more comfortable, and more value-for-money driving experience. 3. Third-generation Corolla (E30/E40/E50/E60) The third-generation Corolla introduced higher-level safety and comfort features while maintaining the essential cost-performance ratio for family cars. It also addressed the global issue of rising emission standards due to environmental concerns. By 1981, Toyota's international prominence began to emerge.
