Overview
The story
The A family began with the 1A in 1978. A published reference lists the 1.6L twin-cam 4A-GE in the first MR2 and the Corolla GT-S, the supercharged 4A-GZE in the MR2 to 1989, and the economy 4A-FE and 1.8L 7A-FE in Corollas and base Celicas. A published reference
The 4A-GE's reliability and performance earned it a fan base, new performance parts are still sold, and the 4A-GE and 4A-GZE are popular in racing for their durability and low cost. A published reference
Specs
Versions
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1.6L economy twin cam 4A-FE A published reference
1,587 cc. About 102 hp in US Corollas · 1987–2001
In 5th gen Toyota Celica, 1990–1993; 6th gen Toyota Corolla, 1988–1992; 7th gen Toyota Corolla, 1993–1997
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1.6L sporting twin cam 4A-GE A published reference
1,587 cc. 112 to 130 hp in the US
In 6th gen Toyota Corolla, 1988–1991; 1st gen Toyota MR2, 1985–1989
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1.6L supercharged 4A-GZE A published reference
1,587 cc
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1.8L economy twin cam 7A-FE A published reference
1,762 cc. 105 to 110 hp in the US · 1993–2002
In 6th gen Toyota Celica, 1994–1997; 7th gen Toyota Corolla, 1993–1997
Figures
- Block and head: Cast-iron block, aluminum head A published reference
- Valvetrain: Twin overhead cams driven by a belt, four valves per cylinder A published reference
Watch out
No warning is written up yet. That means none is recorded, not that there are none.
Owning
Maintenance
No service schedule is added yet.
What owners and buyers say
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Sought after
A durable, well-loved twin cam 4A-GE and 4A-GZE
One source so far
The 4A-GE's reliability and performance earned it a fan base, and the 4A-GE and 4A-GZE are popular in racing for their durability. A published reference