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Model, Dimensions, Weight, Engine, Ignition, Valve, Cooling


Specifications for the 1985 model Corolla FF and Diesel are listed below:

Vehicle Model and Codes:

VIN NO.
BODY TYPE TRANSMISSION VDS MODEL NO.

Gasoline

4- Door Sedan DLX 5-Speed Manual AE82E 1702
4-Door Sedan DLX 3-Speed Automatic AE82E 1703
4-Door Sedan LE 5-Speed Manual AE83E 1705
4-Door Sedan LE 4-Speed Automatic AE83E 1706
4-Door Sedan LE LTD 4-Speed Automatic AE84E 1707*
5-Door Liftback DLX 5-Speed Manual AE82L 1712
5-Door Liftback DLX 3-Speed Automatic AE82L 1713
5-Door Liftback LE 4-Speed Automatic AE83L 1717*

Diesel

4-Door Sedan DLX 3-Speed Automatic CE82E 1743
5-Door Liftback DLX 5-Speed Manual CE82L 1752

Dimensions:

SEDAN LIFTBACK
in. mm in. mm

Overall Length 166.3 4225 166.3 4225
Overall Width 64.4 1635 64.4 1635
Overall Height 53.0 1345 52.8 1340
Wheelbase 95.7 2430 95.7 2430
Front Tread 56.1 1425 56.1 1425
Rear Tread 55.3 1405 55.3 1405
Ground Clearance 5.3 135 5.3 135


*New for 1985 model year.
Weight (Pounds)

Model No. Curb

Gasoline
1702 2110 lbs.
1703 2141 lbs.
1705 2125 lbs.
1706 2189 lbs.
1707* 2211 lbs.
1712 2141 lbs.
1713 2167 lbs.
1717* 2222 lbs.

Diesel
1743 2295 lbs.
1752 2291 lbs.

Engine:

Gasoline Diesel

Model 4A-LC 1C-LC
Type 4 cylinder in-line, 4 cylinder in-line,
SOHC SOHC
Displacement 96.8 cu in. (1587 cc) 112.2 cu in. (1839 cc)
Bore and Stroke 3.2 x 3.0 in. 3.3 x 3.4 in.
(81.0 x 77.0 mm) (83.0 x 85.0 mm)
Compression Ratio 9.0:1 22.5:1
Compression Pressure STD 163 psi @ 250 rpm, STD 427 psi @ 250 rpm
LIMIT 128 psi LIMIT 356 psi
HP (SAE Net) 70 hp @ 4800 rpm 56 hp @ 4500 rpm
Torque (SAE Net) 85 ft.lbs. @ 2800 rpm 76 ft.lbs. @ 3000 rpm
Valve Timing:

Intake Opens 18~ BTDC 11~ BTDC

Intake Closes 46~ ABDC 29~ ABDC

Exhaust Opens 52~ BBDC 51~ BBDC

Exhaust Closes 12~ ATDC 9~ ATDC


*New for 1985 model year.
Ignition System:

Spark Plug Type California Federal

Nippondenso W16EXR-U11 W16EXR-U11
W14EXR-U11
NGK BPR5EA-L11 BPR5EZ-L11
BPR5EY11 BPR5EA11
BPR5EY11 BPR4EY11
Spark Plug Gap 0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
Firing Order 1-3-4-2

Ignition Timing:

5~ BTDC @ max. 950 rpm (With vacuum advance OFF)

Note: M/T and A/T in "N" range.

Valve Clearance:

Gasoline Diesel

Intake (Hot) 0.008 in. (0.20 mm) 0.012 in. (0.30 mm)
Exhaust (Hot) 0.012 in. (0.30 mm) 0.014 in. (0.35 mm)

Cooling System:

Gasoline Diesel

Type Water cooled Water cooled
Radiator Vertical flow fin Vertical flow fin
and tube and tube
Radiator Cap 10.7 - 14.9 psi 10.7 - 14.9 psi

Pressure (0.75 - 1.05 kg/sq.cm) (0.75-1.05 kg/sq.cm)
Water Pump Centrifugal v-belt drive Centrifugal cam belt
drive

Thermostat, Valve 190~F (88~C) 180~F (82~C)
Opening Temperature Cooling System Capacity With
Heater 6.3 qt (6.0 liter) 7.9 qt (7.5 liter)