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3 unusual facts about Toyota Corona


1994 Tooheys 1000

For 2.0 litre class, the class later to become known as Supertouring, it consisted of BMW 318i, Hyundai Lantra, Peugeot 405, Toyota Carina, Toyota Corolla, a modified DTM Mercedes-Benz 190E and older modified Group A BMW M3s and Ford Sierras.

Toyota Corona

With suspension fettled by racer Chris Amon, the New Zealand Coronas had carburetted 1.8s or a fuel injected 2 liter engine.

Toyota Australia manufactured sedans and wagons using 1.9 L Holden Starfire engines, badged in Toyota engine terminology as the 1X, coupled with a 4 speed or optional 5 speed Borg-Warner 505.



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