Much like newer cars in 1981, the Starlet utilized an electric fan and it also used visible reservoirs for easy maintenance. The rear window pushed out rather than rolling down this also kept the price down, and the front fender lines were used to prevent rust. Cheaper and lighter than chrome, the black urethane bumpers weathered well, and the aerodynamic roof lip kept rain from dripping on passengers when they entered, but presented very little wind noise. Low weight helped the vehicle, and its 1.3-liter engine aided it to high mileage. The steel-belted radials were standard along with power disc brakes. It came with electronic ignition, a five-speed stick-shift, comfortable seats, rack and pinion steering and great cargo capacity of 23 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down, aided by a temporary spare. the rear-wheel-drive, 1.3-liter-engine Starlet liftback was marketed as the 'cheap to keep' vehicle with great gas mileage and strong reliability. in 1981 and Road & Track called it the 'commuter car for the 1980's.' Only briefly introduced in the U.S. The Starlet was first introduced in the U.S. A microcomputer very precisely controlled both fuel flow and featured diagnostic capabilities. The new electronic fuel injection system that was started in the 1980's increased both fuel economy and performance. The grille was updated in 1980 for the de rigor square headlights that affected nearly every car at the time, despite their lower utility and their higher cost. The vehicle was updated in 1980 and now featured square headlights. The levels of trim of the Starlet 60 series were Standard, Deluxe, GL, XL, S and SE. Available with 993, 1,166 and 1,290 cc engine, both three-door and 5-door hatchbacks were available in export markets, though a very unique 5-door wagon variant was sold in Hong Kong, Germany and Japan. This model kept the original engines and added a 1.3-liter four-cylinder and both two and four-door hatchbacks were sold throughout the world with even a four-door wagon sold in some areas. Known to very few American's, the Starlet KP60 was still sold as a Publica in some areas. Introduced in 1978, the Starlet 60 series is a much better-known lineup, mainly since it was the first to be extensively sold outside of Japan. Until 1984, the Starlet/Publica was rear-wheel drive. The grades of the Publica Starlet 40 series were Standard, Deluxe, Hi-Deluxe, ST, and SR. Available variant models were the 2-door sedan and the 3-door wagon, with the 4-door sedan arriving in October of 1973. Typically, the Starlet resembled a shortened Corolla. It was available with 1.0 and 1.2-liter engines. Originally, the vehicle had been launched in April of 1973 as the Publica Starlet 40 series. The Starlet retained the Publica's 'P' code and generation numbering. Debuting in 1973, the Starlet was Toyota's small replacement to the Toyota Publica the Publica nomenclature continued to be utilized in some of Toyota's export markets. Originally listed on eBay Thursday 16th February, 2023 at 16:36:03.Starlets were typically known for being dependable, though dull automobiles. I can proudly say this car is one of the best built retromods in the UK and has no expense… Continue reading. Everything is detail orientated and no expense spared. Custom exhaust by Mike Edwards and countless hand fabricated parts and brackets by machine shops and my good friend Darren Ball. Every seal, belt and service parts are as new.Brake consumables replaced and mounting points re-machined brackets to true centre, no stone left unturned.The engine installation has been carefully planned for maximum visual impact whilst maintaining ease of maintenance, everything is easily accessible by design.All data can be displayed on the dash and custom pages can be configured via the Plex software.Absolutely no corners were cut, as an example all silicon hoses have been custom designed, not cut and shut from off the shelf parts and every clip, nut and screw has been carefully considered and refurbished.Many of the car’s components are custom one offs from the hand fabricated alloy bumpers, intercooler and radiator package, header, washer, brake & clutch tank’s and under car foam filled fuel tank by Pro alloy. An engine was sourced from a reliable seller and it has not disappointed and performed faultlessly since commissioning.A high end Plex dash, Link ECU, KA sensors, Injector dynamics ID1050 X’s, wheel speed sensors and Raychem loom and drive by wire throttle system have been installed. After 4.5 years of ownership, hundreds of hours of spanner work obsessing over the details, it is time to let go of my Toyota Starlet 1983 Cosworth.I bought the car in 2018 as a rolling shell after the previous owner decided to move on with a new adventure after running a large program of upgrades on the car.Since ownership I have practically stripped everything off the car and replaced, refurbished, upgraded or recommissioned the existing parts.
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