AN ALL new Corolla joins the Toyota lineup for 1988, featuring advanced aerodynamics and interior styling plus a new twin cam/16-valve Corolia powerplant. ‘Corolla takes a quantum leap forward in 1988,” comments Hec- tor Dupuis, senior vice president of Toyota Canada Inc. “The latest version of Toyota’s highest volume seller worldwide has taken great strides forward in design, performance, economy of operation and durability,”’ con- tinues Dupuis. “These have all become Corolla characteristics over the past twenty years. But the new-for-1988 Cor- olla surpasses all previous stan- dards with a broad availability of models, all front-wheel drive, that includes sporty coupes, family sedans and a new station wagon configuration. ‘*They all share a good looking aerodynamic body style that’s go- ing to attract a lot of attention,” adds Dupuis. ‘*However, Toyota has been the world leader in affordable mass- produced overhead camshaft multi-valve engines since 198!. So for those who think first of Toyota technology, Corolla represents the latest step in the use of hi-tech multi-valve cross flow cylinder head power units, not just for high ticket exotic sports or luxury cars, but for basic high volume passen- ger cars too.” The heart of the new ’88 Corolla . Sedan, Wagon and SR5 Coupe is a carbureted gear driven twin cam/ 16-valve four cylinder engine. This 1.6 litre 4A-F engine is rated at 90 horsepower, up 22 per cent from last year’s model. The electronical- ly fuel injected, belt driven 4A-~-GE twin cam/16-valve unit remains as the power source for the Corolla GT-S_ model, now front-wheel drive, but with horsepower output increased to 115. Whether fuel injected or car- bureted, the superior design of Toyota’s multi-valve, twin cam engine improves low and mid- range performance with increased response for adverse driving condi, tions while improving fuel economy with superior reliability and serviceability. The fuel efficiency of the new Corolla’s twin cam/16 vaive engine is enhanced by its advanced aerodynamic body style. The sleek- ly styled, flush-surface body starts up front with a rounded, slant- nose, slanting front windscreen, sculptured fenders and doors leading to the sculptured rear quarter with its spoiler-like rear end. Smooth air flow is enhanced by such details as sculptured halogen headlights, front valance panel in- tegrated with front bumpers, semi-concealed windshield wipers, aerodynamic outer mirror with slender safety-mounting. These all combine with the flush surfaced body to maximize streamlining and reduce wind noise. 33 - Friday, October 7, 1988 - North Shore News GT-S and SR5 coupes have a more steeply slanted nose combin- ed with fully retractable headlamps for greater aerodynamic efficiency. Aerodynamic outer mirrors are standard on both SRS and GT-S while a bold, rear spoiler is op- tional on GT-S to go with the racy exhaust note from its dual exhaust piped, fuel injected engine. The results of these dramatic styling features cf the 1988 Corolla can be found in the wind tunnel with improved drag coefficient . FRIDAY (Cd.) ratings. Compared to a Cd. of .40 for the previous Corolla Sedan, the ’88 Sedan has recorded a Cd. of .36, the Station Wagon has .37 and the exotic slant-nosed SR5 and GT-S coupes recorded 33. With the identical wheelbase of the previous 1987 Corolla Sedan (2,430 mm) the 1988 Corolla is longer, wider and lower. However, See Headlamps Photos submitted THE 1988 Toyota Corolla Coupe GT-S adds an electronically fuel injected, belt-driven 115 horsepower twin cam/16 valve engine and an exotic two-door coupe body shape to the Corolla lineup.