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About the Toyota Corolla WRC
In its long and
illustrious career in the World Rally Championships, Toyota has mainly used the
Celica as its flagship. In 1997, however, a rule change in the WRC presented
Toyota with a chance to demonstrate its innovation.
Permission was
granted to equip the base of the Toyota's widely marketed production car with a
turbo-charge and four-wheel drive system, as well as modify the engine without
restriction. The more compact body of the Corolla was chosen for the development
of the new rally car, and the Corolla WRC car was born. Using components tried
and tested on the Celica, the Corolla WRC was equipped with a front loaded,
2-litre, 4-cylinder 3S-GTE turbo engine and 4-wheel drive. Highly reliable
MacPherson struts make for a winning suspension on both the front and rear. In
addition, the side of the steering column was equipped with a sequential shift
lever, called a "joystick", allowing a 6-speed transmission control. With
hydraulic brakes that automatically sense the movement of the wheels and a
center differential equipped with a hang-on clutch, the Corolla WRC is stock
full of the latest electronic gadgetry.
A size smaller than the
Celica, the Corolla WRC is perfectly suited for the winding country roads of the
Rally. The Corolla WRC debuted in the Finland Rally of 1997, which led to a half
year of testing before fully entering the WRC in 1998. Main drivers Carlos Sainz
and Didier Auriol showed winning skill.
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Suggested Paint Colors |
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TS-26 - Pure White |
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TS-39 - Mica Red |
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X-10 - Gun Metal |
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X-11 - Chrome Silver |
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X-12 - Gold Leaf |
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X-13 - Metallic Blue |
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X-18 - Semi Gloss
Black |
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X-2 - White |
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X-21 - Flat Base |
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X-26 - Clear Orange |
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X-27 - Clear Red |
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X-28 - Park Green |
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X-4 - Blue |
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X-6 - Orange |
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X-7 - Red |
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XF-1 - Flat Black |
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XF-16 - Flat Aluminum |
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XF-56 - Metallic Grey |
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XF-57 - Buff |
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XF-63 - German Grey |
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