AE86: An In-Depth Look at A Legend

Ever wonder what the origins of the AE86 were? or what the hell those model names mean? or even still what the differences were between all those models, body styles or trim specs? Well pull up a chair, slap on your readin’ glasses and get yourself a nice strong coffee, you’re about to be schooled in a little history – AE86 Style.

Toyota launched the AE86 in 1983 as part of the fifth generation Toyota Corolla lineup. It would be the last Corolla (AE) to be released in RWD format. The designers had been given a directive: Produce a car worthy of dedication as the last model in a line of true old-school white-knuckle driving Corollas.

In this spirit, Toyota Japan released two models. One sporting the latest in automotive design; the pop-up headlight. They named it the Trueno Sprinter. It’s brother in arms, carrying the much recognised and esteemed fixed-headlight design of ages-old was named the Corolla Levin. In Initial-D team we try to find the real drivers, how can ride this AE-86..Hehehee..plz join us !!