The heart of the EP82's performance variant, the GT Turbo, is the engine. This 1.3-liter, 16-valve turbocharged unit produces approximately 133–135 hp in its factory state. Combined with a curb weight as low as 830–890 kg , the car achieves a power-to-weight ratio that allows it to compete with much larger displacement vehicles.
: A unique factory feature was the "Hi/Lo" boost button, allowing drivers to switch between a more economical 5.8 PSI and a full-performance 9.4 PSI. toyota starlet ep82
: The EP82 utilizes MacPherson struts at the front and a trailing arm semi-independent twist beam at the rear. Higher-end models like the Turbo S even featured the TEMS (Toyota Electronic Modulated Suspension). The heart of the EP82's performance variant, the
The heart of the EP82's performance variant, the GT Turbo, is the engine. This 1.3-liter, 16-valve turbocharged unit produces approximately 133–135 hp in its factory state. Combined with a curb weight as low as 830–890 kg , the car achieves a power-to-weight ratio that allows it to compete with much larger displacement vehicles.
: A unique factory feature was the "Hi/Lo" boost button, allowing drivers to switch between a more economical 5.8 PSI and a full-performance 9.4 PSI.
: The EP82 utilizes MacPherson struts at the front and a trailing arm semi-independent twist beam at the rear. Higher-end models like the Turbo S even featured the TEMS (Toyota Electronic Modulated Suspension).