1982 Toyota Starlet 3-Door Liftback 5MT
The 1982 Toyota Starlet 3-Door Liftback 5MT is a 58-hp 1.3-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual overdrive and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $5,768 MSRP.
It makes 58 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 67 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 38 mpg city and 52 mpg highway.
The Starlet measures 152.2 inches long on a 90.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 1,724 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $5,768 ($19,426 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4K-C, 1.3L OHV inline-4, carbureted |
| Displacement | 1.3 L |
| Horsepower | 58 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 67 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 8-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 75.0 x 73.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Injection Type | 2-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual overdrive |
| 1st Gear | 3.789 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.124 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.323 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.865 |
| Reverse | 4.316 |
| Final Drive | 3.154 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 38 MPG |
| Highway | 52 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 10.6 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut, coil springs, lower lateral link, strut stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | 4-link live axle, coil springs, double-acting shocks |
| Turning Diameter | 30.2 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 8.9 in discs |
| Rear Brake Disc | 7.9 in drums |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 13 x 4.5 in |
| Wheels Rear | 13 x 4.5 in |
| Tires Front | 145 SR13 |
| Tires Rear | 145 SR13 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 152.2 in |
| Width | 60 in |
| Height | 52.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 90.6 in |
| Front Track | 50.8 in |
| Rear Track | 50.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 in |
| Approach Angle | 27.5° |
| Departure Angle | 19.5° |
| Cargo Volume | 6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 1,724 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 29.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 50 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 49.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 50 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 39.4 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars