{"id":2601,"date":"2021-09-27T17:00:32","date_gmt":"2021-09-27T09:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weekendoctane.com\/?p=2601"},"modified":"2021-09-27T17:01:23","modified_gmt":"2021-09-27T09:01:23","slug":"how-toyota-corolla-took-over-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weekendoctane.com\/how-toyota-corolla-took-over-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"How Toyota Corolla Took Over The World"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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The Toyota Corolla was first introduced in 1966 few knew that it would go on to become one of the most successful and iconic nameplates in history. Toyota has sold over 40 million Corollas to date and in 1997, it became the best-selling model in the world. Now available as a hybrid, the 2021 Toyota Corolla offers the latest entertainment technology, safety and driver assist features, premium comfort amenities and tons of options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are 12 generations to date and the first generation Toyota Corolla was a two-door saloon that everyday drivers and families could be proud to own however, soon afterwards a four-door sedan and a two-door \u2018van\u2019 (station wagon) were introduced. Development of the first-generation Corolla began in the latter half of 1962 with Tasuo Hasegawa heading up the design team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The engine line-up started with the 1.1-litre K series engine, but with more power than the initial prototypes at 59 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 83 Nm (61 lb ft) of torque at 3,800 rpm. This engine featured several revolutionary technologies such as a high-mounted camshaft for more performance and a five-bearing crankshaft that could withstand higher engine speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the second half of the first-generation Toyota Corolla\u2019s production run, Toyota replaced the 1.1-litre power units with a series of enhanced and expanded 1.2-litre 3k, 3K-B and 3K-D engines. The base-spec 3K power unit produced a maximum output of 67 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 94 Nm (69 lb ft) of torque at 3,500 rpm \u2013 a small but welcome increase in power over the old 1.1-litre engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n