The Corolla Compressor *sigh*

[Master Rolla]

215bhp Supercharged Superstar


Key Points

New performance flagship for Corolla range
Supercharged 1.8-litre VVTL-i engine develops 215bhp (217 DIN hp) and 215Nm of torque
0-62mph in 6.9 seconds, top speed 143mph
Lowered suspension with sports springs
Sports body styling with roof spoiler and rear skirt
UK right-hand drive production limited to 250 examples
On sale from 1 November, price �19,995 on the road


Tougher emissions regulations signal the end of the road for production of Toyota�s rapid Corolla T Sport model, but its hot hatch reputation is being kept alight with the introduction of a Corolla that�s faster, more powerful and has better handling and more street presence than ever before.



Available only in strictly limited numbers, the Corolla Compressor uses the same 1,794cc VVTL-i four-cylinder engine as the T Sport, but with a supercharger added to boost output from 189 to 215bhp (217 DIN hp) and technical adjustments to meet Euro IV emissions standards. That helps knock one-and-a-half seconds off the car�s 0-62mph acceleration time, down to 6.9 seconds, and adds 3mph to the top speed, now 143mph.



Thanks to extra torque at lower engine speeds � a maximum 215Nm at 4,000rpm � the Corolla Compressor delivers supremely flexible performance: acceleration from 50 to 75mph in fifth gear is accomplished in 8.5 seconds, while the shift from 37 to 62mph in fourth takes only 6.1 seconds.

To cope with the power hike, the Corolla Compressor is fettled with 15mm lowered sports suspension and uprated springs for extra handling performance. It looks the part, too, riding on 17-inch alloy wheels with 215/45 tyres and dressed with a roof spoiler, deep rear air dam and sports exhaust with twin tailpipes.



Only 250 right-hand drive Corolla Compressor models are being made available in the UK, so potential owners will have to move almost as quickly as the car they desire in order to secure one. The model goes on sale on 1 November 2006, priced on-the-road at �19,995.



Toyota Corolla Compressor Technical Highlights


ENGINE

Type
Supercharged, four-cylinder in-line with Variable Valve Timing and Lift � intelligent (VVTL-i)

Displacement (cc)
1,794

PERFORMANCE

Max. power (bhp/rpm)
215 @ 8,200

Max. torque (Nm/rpm)
215 @ 4,000

Max. speed (mph)
143

Acceleration 0-62mph (sec)
6.9

FUEL ECONOMY & EMISSIONS

Combined (mpg)
30.7

Urban (mpg)
22.8

Extra-urban (mpg)
38.7

Carbon dioxide emissions (g/km)
218

[Master Rolla]

why oh why only in the UK? guess i'll have to look for a RunX and some aftermarket parts *sigh*

[NarendZORCE]

With that car on the loose who needs a Scion TC?
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[vfp16]

Toyota's answer to the Type R Civic? Still can't outrun a Type R, but at least it has all the creature comforts intact (with sound deadening). And all that power with an estimated 30 mpg?!?!?!?!?!

I'd take this over a Type R any day any time.

And just the other day I was saying my Corolla should have the stereo controls on the steering wheel yuh know, this looks really great.

Wonder what would the price be like if we were ever to get them locally at TTTL (probably not gonna happen).

[Fuzz Windu]

hmmm pretty much a scion tc with a smaller engine. tcs have a 2.4l but this looking good

[cheese pie]

one of the tail pipes is a dud eah