1989 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 1989 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 $13,040 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 115 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 97 lb-ft of torque at 6800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (25 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 | $13,040 ($34,177 *) |
| 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 | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 25 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 1989 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
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1989 Toyota COROLLA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 2, 2016 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
NHTSA campaign 16V396000
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
23 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1989 Toyota COROLLA
Owner Complaints
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1989 Toyota COROLLA (2 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Fuel System | 2 |
| Gasoline | 2 |
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 1989 TOYOTA COROLLA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.