Was there ever an OEM Corolla FXGT with a supercharger?

[Sick Puppy]

Cutting to the chase, did AE-92 Corollas ever come with a supercharger, like the Levin/Trueno GTZs?

Way back when, when I was living in Napier (5-10 years ago), I could have sworn I saw a AE-92 corolla with a 'supercharger' label on it (like with the AW11 MR2s), being either a FX-GTV or FX-GTZ? The supercharger decal was factory, and was either on the side next to the FXGT decal, or was on the rear window, again next to the decal. Everything about the car looked stock right down to the paint. I can't remember anything about the wheels or suspension, it didn't stand out as being massively modified.

I've not seen one before or since, but have seen one or two FXGTV's, and am now figuring the whole SC thing was my fevered imagination. Can anyone shed any light on this, and if so (even better), provide history, stats or pics please?

[Di]

there are 8 pre-facelift models and 8 facelift models FXs, but no supercharged ones...

[Mr Revhead]

Nope, never a Corolla s/c
But you could buy the stickers

[FST4RD]

Ah that FX-D is pretty pimping

[Adamal]

Loving the dash in the OG FX-GT. Knight Rider!

[CAMB01]

Nope Corolla's didn't come supercharged unless you transplanted a supercharged motor into one

[Grrrrrrr!]

I seem to remeber there was some oddball corolla hatch that was an Australian only thing, and about as common as rockinghorse shit that had either a turbo or a supercharger.

[Sick Puppy]

Thanks guys, either it was modded, stickered up or me just imagining things! It was blue and gold like the PFL one if that helps (I think).

Shame there wasn't one, but I suppose Toyota didn't want to cut into the sales of the Levin/Trueno GTZ...

So, because none of the AE-92's came with a supercharger, it would need to be certed wouldn't it?

[Rob_GTZ]

I seem to remeber there was some oddball corolla hatch that was an Australian only thing, and about as common as rockinghorse shit that had either a turbo or a supercharger.

There was a later model turbo Corolla in Aussie. AE112R Corolla Sportivo Turbo, supposedly only 100 made, 7AFE Turbo motor.

[Adamal]

Did they have 300kw???

[Di]

Did they have 300kw???

It makes less power than 4AGZE...



2001 AE112R Corolla Sportivo

only 100 produced
only came in gold
only sold in Australia
only made in 2000 for release in 2001


from a post on trdforums.com:

Launched in Australia in 2001, the Corolla Sportivo packs a turbocharged version of the base 1.8 litre twin-cam 4-cylinder. Curiously, the Corolla Turbo was released just months before the all-new Corolla series arrived in late 2001 – it was never going to be a long-running model.

Under the bonnet you’ll find a turbocharged 7A-FTE engine, which was a joint venture between Toyota and Tom’s. The 7A-FTE is an untouched garden-variety Corolla engine with a low-boost turbo system added. This means the standard 9.5:1 static compression ratio remains to help maintain excellent off-boost flexibility and all-round torque.

The turbo conversion comprises an IHI RHF4B turbocharger, a new cast iron exhaust manifold, revised exhaust, bigger injectors, remapped engine management, colder spark plugs and new inlet plumbing (which snakes its way through the engine bay from the standard Corolla airbox location). Boosting to 8 psi, induction-air is chilled by a front-mount air-to-air intercooler. The result is 115kW (156hp) at 5600 rpm and 237Nm (175 ft/lb) at 3600 rpm – but note that premium unleaded fuel is required to avoid detonation and extract maximum power.

[FST4RD]

Thanks guys, either it was modded, stickered up or me just imagining things! It was blue and gold like the PFL one if that helps (I think).

Shame there wasn't one, but I suppose Toyota didn't want to cut into the sales of the Levin/Trueno GTZ...

So, because none of the AE-92's came with a supercharger, it would need to be certed wouldn't it?

Actually come to think of it I know the car, seen it around.
It does have the factory supercharger sticker on the back like the Levin.

[FXGTV]

Nope. No supercharger on my GTV. Just for old times sake.





I miss that car It needed more low though!

[Sick Puppy]

It's here in Christchurch?! It must be following me [looks around furtively] lol

Would be interested in seeing whether it actually has one... cost of a Toyota decal from a dealer probably costs about as much as a 4A-GZE

I'm still liking your E36 idea, although there was a 535 that came up in Wellie... for $1500, which is about $1499 more than I have lol

[blindnz]

535 + SC14 is the way to go.

[BZG Wagon]

So what's the difference between a GT & a GTV?

[rolla_fxgt]

So what's the difference between a GT & a GTV?

I was told it had an 8 bolt clutch vs the standard 6, but I think I remember since being told that was BS, and the only real difference was that it had no aircon or electric mirrors & windows, and was a little bit lighter weight, so it could be transformed into a race car easier.
But someone will correct me if I'm wrong

[Mr Revhead]

Yeah pretty sure GTV had wind up windows. Not sure about the aircon though, I thought they had that.

[wde_bdy]

So, because none of the AE-92's came with a supercharger, it would need to be certed wouldn't it?

Would't matter anyway, unless fitted to that specific car you still have to cert it. Same as if you went from say a 4A-FE to a 4A-GE.

Callum

[Sick Puppy]

So, because none of the AE-92's came with a supercharger, it would need to be certed wouldn't it?

Would't matter anyway, unless fitted to that specific car you still have to cert it. Same as if you went from say a 4A-FE to a 4A-GE.

Callum

Oh, bugger, thanks for that - I didn't know that it was the car specifically. My understanding was that if a car of the same chassis e.g. the AE101 - had a model with a SC, you could then put it into a non SC AE101 without issue as there was already an SC model.

Hmmm, that explanation as to why I'm so wrong reads really badly, but I'm buggered if I can write it any better at the mo.

So does it need certing because of the upgrade in power, or simply because the engine type is different?