The Toyota Corolla Sportivo turbo was released in Australia, via Sydney in March 2001.
A seven-hour modification process on the wharf in Japan provided the standard Corolla Levins with turbocharger and mechanical changes before they were shipped to Sydney where the bodykit, suspension and wheel package is added in five hours.
There were only 100 of the turbo Corollas built, all gold in colour, on sale in Australia.
For more information visit:
http://www.racq.com.au/03_car/review...urbo_VI_01.htm
Toyota Corolla Sportivo Turbo Specifications
PRICE: $37,990 (As New) You can pick them up around Sydney now in the low to mid $20K region
ENGINE: 1.8-litre, four-cylinder turbo, DOHC, 16 valves
MAX. POWER: 115 kW @ 5600 rpm
MAX. TORQUE: 237 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 9.2 seconds
Acceleration 0-400 m: 16.7 seconds
Braking 80km-0: 28.3 m (ABS)
TRANSMISSION: Five-speed manual