Toyota Starlet GT Turbo

Infobox Automobile generation


name = Starlet GT Turbo
production = Dec 1989 - Dec 1995
body_style = 3-door hatchback
platform = P80
related = Toyota Tercel
Toyota Paseo
layout = FF layout
engine = Toyota E engine:
4E-FTE
wheelbase = Auto mm|2300|1
length = Auto mm|3805|1
width = Auto mm|1620|1
height =
transmission = C52 Manual
C150 Manual
C153 (LSD) Manual
A242L Automatic

The Toyota Starlet GT Turbo was based on the 80 series of the Toyota Starlet, and was first introduced in 1990 as a successor to the 70 series' Turbo R. It was powered by a turbocharged version of a Toyota's "E Engine", the 4E-FTE, and boasted power figures of Auto bhp|135|0 @ 6400 rpm which, for the extremely light Starlet, was enough to propell the car from 0-100 km/h in under 7 seconds. At the time, acceleration times like that were only found in expensive coupe's and large cars and thus its' "affordable power" created an instant market for the car.

As other JDM Starlets, the GT Turbo got minor change in January 1992 with new bumpers, and rear combination lamps.The second minor change was given in May 1994, this time with 4 round "quad" headlights combined with the mesh grille. The tail lights remained the same, but the full length center garnish was replaced by the small ones on each side.

Production of the car ended in December 1995, but the popularity of the car is still maintained by a cult of drivers, mainly as a used import.

Limited Performance Editions

2 Limited edition versions of the GT turbo were produced; the GT Limited and the GT Advance. both featured small changes such as different steering wheels and gear shifter knobs, a rear strut bar, ABS (later versions only) and were distinguishable by their "2 tone" paint scheme. These models also featured an optional LSD which was available with the C153 transaxle.

some call it the rb26 of small cars, there power should not be thought of in kilowatts but in terrawatts

Due to the limited power of V8s, especially in their Supercar Championship Series, many teams in the 2008 series have used the Toyota GT Starlet as the base car for building their machines. Mark Skaife, a V8 Supercar contender has been quoted to say "It's fucking quick for a 6 cylinder".

Moral Code

*EP82-AGMQY (5 speed manual)
*EP82-AGPQY (4 speed automatic)

ee also

* Toyota E engine
* Toyota Starlet

References

External links

* [http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/vrne/vrne5nav.nsf/childdocs/-B8F8655488907260CA256FD300241C1A-667BCFE41674A389CA256FD300241C2B-1EE471300C4801C3CA2570A400083B3F?open Used Car Safety Ratings - Toyota Starlet]
* [http://www.ukstarletclub.com - Extreem ep. for all toyota starlets]
* [http://www.performanceforums.com - Australian starlet appreciation club]
* [http://www.team-ep789.gr Team-EP789.gr The FWD Starlet team, Greece] .
* [http://www.toyota-starlet.info/specs - Toyota Starlet Specifications]
* [http://www.kp61.net - The World Famous Toyota Starlet Resource Site]
* [http://www.answers.com/topic/toyota-starlet - More info on the History of the Toyota Starlet]
* [http://www.toyotagtturbo.com - A Forum for Starlet Turbo enthusiasts]
* [http://www.ep82.net/ Toyota Starlet GT Trackday-Special Project - Building a track weapon!] .

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