Hi Guys,

Rumours abound that Toyota may reintroduce the K Series Corolla. This is approx. 45 years after it was first introduced to the world.

 

However, it is a very, very different Corolla, to the one we have all learnt to love.

 

Unfortunately, none of the parts are interchangeable, so those of you who have got a shed full of bits & pieces; don't get too excited that you are in for a bonanza !

 

The other radical departure from the Corolla that we know, is that it has three, yes, three wheels. Now I know some of us have experienced three wheel travel in our Corollas, but that was usually not intentional.

 

However, this new model has a great new feature that will find favour with those of you into Drifting ! The newest possible offering from Toyota will lean into corners !

 

Full details and pictures can be seen at the following link.

 

http://finance.ninem...iroad.slideshow

 

 

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Cheers Banjo

haha! I can just see that pounding through the potholes and broken roads over here!!

I reckon camerondownunder will be first in line.

I have seen that thing somewhere along time ago.

 

I reckon its been a concept for sometime. At least the "leaning" idea has anyway.

Looks great until you lean it over the centre line, and die.

 

And there is no way in the world it will be powered by a k motor.

Exactly where is this rumour about the k series from?

As someone with experience in racing trikes, that leaning idea is great. Now, how to build it into the next design..............

http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/commuter-of-the-future-20130305-2fhif.html

 

Plug-in electric, 50km range...

what a useless vehicle. The only people who'd use these would be inner city pizza shops.

Could see it working in Japan...

They have panties vending machines, anything goes in Japan.

Exactly where is this rumour about the k series from?

 

 

"The new i-ROAD offers three distinct drive modes that help tailor dynamic performance to the driver's needs. The drive modes - Normal, Eco, and Sport -are made available through driver-selectable switches. In Sport mode, throttle response is enhanced and steering effort is weighted from centre to offer a sportier character. Eco changes throttle response and A/C power usage to help improve fuel economy. Steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters help provide a sportier drive while in the D or S Mode, where the revised throttle helps improve shift response to help maximize engine power and vehicle performance. The all new 9KG-E 1800cc engine eschews turbo charging technology returning to the purity of naturally aspirated induction roar, whilst retaining the in block camshaft to additionally pressurize the fuel charge, ensuring emissions expected of today's advanced vehicles."

Am i reading this right?

 

-engine eschews turbo charging technology returning to the purity of naturally aspirated induction roar: We're doing carbies

 

-whilst retaining the in block camshaft to additionally pressurize the fuel charge: oh yeah and over head valves again guys.

 

what is this pressurizing the fuel charge?

Mechanical camshaft-driven fuel pump :P

Exactly ;)