This is, indeed, true. In standard form, Toyota starlet Turbo is one of the most discreet cars on the road. Unlike quick Brody, or his brother in spirit, Renault 5 GT Turbo, this looks like something a district nurse can drive. But under the hood is sufficient firepower to make it very rough.
Star bad boy has been around since 1987, when it was a rather more boxy than the car you see here. Encrusted with body kit, which scored no points, subtleties, it is packed, single Cam, 1295cc 12-valve 4 pot of unusual violence. Thanks to turbocharging Turbocharger it treat psychotic Tokyo public transport for 111bhp to move it by bantam 790 kg weight. You must remove the 6000rpm first, though. 111 lb-ft of torque at much earlier arrived at simply 3600rpm.
Between 1990 and 1995, when he got a touch more weight and become more noticeable sport in style, actress GT Turbo enjoyed his best impersonation and halcyon days. Surprisingly bland styling a hidden 1331cc, 16-valve Twin Cam four-pot. Inter-water-cooled spindle power Turbo and right and gave him the eye watering 133bhp 6400rpm. Heavy hitting torque were still open at speed around the city, and only the weight crept up to 830 kg. Sixty mph? You will be there in 6.9 seconds, Sir. And if you want to live on the edge, you can get it through 130 mph.
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