1978 Toyota Corolla 2-Door Sedan 4MT
All photo credits
- Photo: ToyotaCorolla-front by dave_7, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1976 Toyota Corolla 30 De Luxe by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1976 Toyota Corolla 30 De Luxe (48480161367) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Toyota Corolla (TE31) Special 4-door, front side by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Toyota Corolla (TE31) Special 4-door, rear by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1978 Toyota Corolla 2-Door Sedan 4MT is a 75-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 sedan with a 4-speed manual, all-synchromesh and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 75 horsepower.
The Corolla measures 165.2 inches long on a 93.3-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2T-C, 1.6L OHV hemi-head inline-4, carbureted |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 75 hp |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 8-valve |
| Injection Type | Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual, all-synchromesh |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Tank Capacity | 13.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Power front disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Rear drum |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 165.2 in |
| Height | 54.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 7.8 ft³ |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1978 Toyota Corolla 2-Door Sedan 4MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1978 Toyota COROLLA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 18, 1980 · STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
THE LOCK NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED ENOUGH ON THE STEERING GEAR BOX WORM GEAR BEARING AND ADJUSTER. CONSEQUENTLY, THE WORM GEAR ADJUSTER MAY BECOME LOOSE DUE TO EXCESSIVE PRESSURE FROM HARD REPEATED STEERING.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR BOX ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, SECURE THE STEERING GEAR BOX WORM GEAR BEARING AND ADJUSTER TO PREVENT STEERING INSTABILITY.
NHTSA campaign 80V028000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1978 TOYOTA COROLLA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.