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1987 Toyota Tercel Base MT

The 1987 Toyota Tercel Base MT is a 78-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $7,148 MSRP and is rated at 33 mpg combined.

It makes 78 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 31 mpg city and 37 mpg highway (33 mpg combined).

The Tercel measures 157.0 inches long on a 93.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 1,971 lb.

Spec Value
Price
MSRP$7,148 ($20,450 *)
Engine
Engine Type3E I4, transverse-mounted
Displacement1.5 L
Horsepower78 hp
ValvetrainSOHC, 12-valve
Injection TypeVariable-venturi carburetor
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed manual (only transmission offered on this trim)
Fuel Economy
City31 MPG
Highway37 MPG
Combined33 MPG
Dimensions & Weight
Length157 in
Width63 in
Height52 in
Wheelbase93.7 in
Curb Weight1,971 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38 in
Headroom Rear36 in
Legroom Front40 in
Legroom Rear32 in
Shoulder Room Front51 in
Shoulder Room Rear51 in
Hip Room Front50 in
Hip Room Rear50 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
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