1988 Toyota Corolla GT-S Sport Coupe
All photo credits
- Photo: 1987 Toyota Corolla sedan 1.6 XL front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Corolla (14855789857) by Rutger van der Maar from Leiden, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992 Toyota Corolla (side view) (48419578466) by Matthew Paul Argall from Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Toyota Corolla sedan 1.6 XL rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1988 Toyota Corolla hatchback- interior (49482297958) by Jones028 from Hong Kong, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1988 Toyota Corolla GT-S Sport Coupe is a 115-hp 1.6-liter coupe with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $10,408 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 115 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 97 lb-ft of torque at 6800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The Corolla measures 172.0 inches long on a 95.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,372 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $10,408 ($28,593 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4A-GE, 1.6L DOHC, T-VIS ("Red & Black Top") |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 115 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 97 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve, wide (50-deg) valve angle, T-VIS variable intake |
| Bore and Stroke | 81.0 x 77.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (no automatic offered) |
| 1st Gear | 3.166 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.904 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.31 |
| 4th Gear | 0.969 |
| 5th Gear | 0.815 |
| Reverse | 3.25 |
| Final Drive | 4.312 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 13 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 172 in |
| Width | 65 in |
| Height | 49 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,372 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37 in |
| Headroom Rear | 35 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 25 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 51 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1988 Toyota Corolla GT-S Sport Coupe 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 1988 Toyota COROLLA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 11, 2010 · SUSPENSION
RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FRONT STRUT MOUNTS DID NOT CONTAIN A WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE BEARING HOUSING AND THE RATE PLATE.
Consequence: THE ABSENCE OF THE WELD CAN ALLOW THE STRUT TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING VEHICLE COMPONENTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-248-458-1396.
NHTSA campaign 10E002000
26 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Toyota COROLLA
Owner Complaints
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Toyota COROLLA (5 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Fuel System | 3 |
| Gasoline | 3 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
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 1988 TOYOTA COROLLA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.