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1981 Toyota Corona Liftback 4AT

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1981 Toyota Corona – front
Photo: Toyota Corona Deluxe (front), Gianyar by Sabung.hamster, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the T130 (1979–1982); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Toyota Corona Deluxe (front), Gianyar by Sabung.hamster, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1981 Toyota Corona Liftback 1800 GL by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1981 Toyota Corona Liftback 1800 GL (48470498136) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Toyota Corona Deluxe (rear), Gianyar by Sabung.hamster, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: ToyotaCoronaLiftback-rear by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1981 Toyota Corona Liftback 4AT is a 96-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 liftback with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.

It makes 96 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 128 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm.

The Corona measures 167.7 inches long on a 99.4-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeLiftback
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type22R, 2.4L SOHC inline-4, carbureted
Displacement2.4 L
Horsepower96 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque128 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 8-valve
Bore and Stroke92 x 89 mm
Injection TypeCarburetor
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut, coil springs
Rear Suspension4-link live axle, Panhard rod, coil springs
Dimensions & Weight
Length167.7 in
Width64.8 in
Height53 in
Wheelbase99.4 in

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1981 Toyota CORONA.

1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1981 Toyota CORONA

Owner Complaints

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1981 Toyota CORONA (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 3, 2013 · Power Train Crash
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1981 TOYOTA CORONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL AWAY DOWN A SLOPE. THE ENGINE WAS OFF AND THE KEYS WERE NOT IN THE IGNITION WHEN THE FAILURE…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1981 TOYOTA CORONA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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