Toyota Carina ED

The Carina ED (Japanese:カリーナED) is a former model of the Japanese car manufacturer Toyota. From 1985, supplemented the model, the gap left by the decline in the middle class of the Corona series. Sister models of the Carina ED are the Celica and Corona exive. The abbreviation originated from the unofficial and complete naming Exciting Dressy.

Model Overview

First generation

1985 by Toyota Carina ED to the resulting gap in the middle class to close. The design of the model was developed by students from the Institute of Technology at the University of Nagoya. The Tetsu Kimura Design, was honored in 1986 with a special award at the Design Manager, and the Director of the University of Nagoya, the then reigning Tennō.

Original motor selection:

This engine it was only when Carina ED Twin Cam sports. Top model was the fully equipped Carina ED Stardust.

In August 1987, the 1S- ELU was replaced by the newer 3S Felu. From now on, fog lights were a standard feature in the front bumper.

The 1S- ILU was replaced by the 4S -Fi in May 1988. At the same time the model series ofカリーナEDタミヤ 製 プラモデル2.0G Limited Autopista仕 様was ( in German: Carina ED Tamiya Wonder version 2.0G Limited Autopista ) added as a new top model.

In January 1989, the production of the ST160 - generation has been set.

Second generation

The second-generation Carina ED went on sale in September 1989. Due to the Japanese stock market crash, however, the financial situation was questionable in Japan and was quite unstable. Thus, the model was offered a large part of the equipment as an optional choice.

Motor selection from September 1989 to March 1991:

• 4S -FI with a displacement of 1838 cc and an output of 105 hp
• 3S -FE ³ with a displacement of 1998 cm and a power of 125 hp
• 3S -GE ³ with a displacement of 1998 cm and an output of 165 hp

Motor selection from March 1991 to October 1993:

• 4S -FE with a displacement of 1838 cc and an output of 115 hp
• 3S -FE ³ with a displacement of 1998 cm and a power of 140 hp
• 3S -GE ³ with a displacement of 1998 cm and an output of 165 hp

Third Generation

In October 1993, the third-generation Carina ED was launched. As the popularity of sophisticated design in Japan increased, the model was designed according as his predecessors accordingly. But the model has to fight through the persistent nor by the stock market crash impact. Nevertheless, Toyota gave the model series with the ST200 - generation one last chance. Like its predecessor, the Carina ED was a front-wheel drive.

Motor Selection October 1993 to May 1994:

• 4S -FE with a displacement of 1838 cc and an output of 125 hp
• 3S -FE ³ with a displacement of 1998 cm and a power of 140 hp
• 3S -GE ³ with a displacement of 1998 cm and a power of 180 hp

In May 1994, the model series Carina ED was converted into a four-wheel model. Also, the manual transmission has now been replaced with a 4- speed automatic. Furthermore, it was established the new top model, the Carina ED GT -FOUR. At the same time emphasized the Toyota 3S -FE engines and 4S -FE from the program, so the Carina ED vehicles were available only with 175 hp.

Further changes took the company in September 1995. The front bumper and the model logo were changed. The Driver was now a standard. The automatic climate control, however, was replaced by a manual heating and was no longer also be installed at an additional cost.

Another stock market crash brought in Japan again, the financial situation of many companies in trouble. Individuals talked then with purchases very back. This exacerbated the situation for the Carina ED even more. Despite the profit -less situation, the model series was given in June 1996, his last chance and the latest improvements. Now the passenger airbag and ABS was a standard equipment. Free Furthermore, it was also the SC package ( sports package ) offered.

After 13 years, the model series was suspended indefinitely in April 1998.