It was more ergonomic too, with the switches and controls up to 75mm nearer to the driver and arranged more logically. The monocoque bodyshell was extremely rigid and comprised of 82 per cent galvanised steel, while inside the rounded instrument panel looked cutting-edge compared to the angular appearance of the previous model. In fact, quality was one of the primary watchwords used throughout the development of this new-generation Starlet, making it feel like a much more expensive, though equally functional, car. If the 70-series Starlet had an air of practical utilitarianism inside, then the 80-series led by chief engineer Yuuichi Sorimachi reversed that with much higher quality fabrics and materials. Front disc brakes were standardised across the range, and Starlet became the first Toyota passenger car to employ highly responsive rack-and-pinion steering. The front suspension inherited the predecessor’s MacPherson strut and coil spring setup, while the rigid rear suspension was switched from leaf springs to a four-link coil spring system. Transmission choices remained the same as before. Just one 1.3-litre engine was available in Japan, but in other markets the range also included 1.0-litre and 1.1-litre options from the same K-series family. Like most competitors it was available in three- and five-door body styles, but the Toyota Starlet differentiated itself in a key way by retaining a front-engine, rear-wheel drive layout. The new Starlet (frequently identified as the 60-series from its KP60 chassis code) became Toyota’s entry-level model, following the two-box hatchback design that had become the global standard for compact cars at the time. This evolution from trim level to standalone model set a precedent that was later copied in the transformation of the Celica Supra into the Supra sports car. Originally listed on eBay Sunday 9th April, 2023 at 11:57:22.In February 1978 the Publica and Publica Starlet lines were consolidated into the new Toyota Starlet range, and while the longstanding Publica name was now discontinued its legacy continued with a ‘P’ designation in the chassis code. Unfortunately the time has come to put one of my Starlet GT’s up for sale, if your looking at this add I'm sure you can appreciate these cars don't come up that often any more and are becoming collectable.I got the car back in 2019, as it came up and at the time I was collecting these, and I didn't have a silver one so couldn’t be missed. Toyota Starlet 1.3 GT Turbo, quad-light, 1994 on an L, finished in silver, with just over 132,000 km on the clock which is about 82,000 miles, speedo is in KPH.Overall the car is in good condition inside and out, it has had some paint over its lifetime by the previous owners, but certainly looks pretty good.For one of these, it’s probably as close to stock as your going to find to be honest, engine is stock, drives really nicely, all the usual features, high/low turbo functions as it should, the only modifications are lowering springs on standard shocks which suit it quite well, isn’t to hard and it sits pretty nicely on the 15” rota GT3’s with Yokohama Parada, also has a HKS rear silencer, still running the catalytic converter so no problems with MOT's, MOT is valid till September this year.I was planning on reverting this one completely back to stock for my collection but as with everything plans have changed and I have too many projects on the go as well as moving house etc.The car starts and stops, pulls well in all gears no nasty noises, hard to believe its nearly 30 years old but it is a Toyota!As you can see the previous owner has smoothed the boot and removed the rear wiper and lock, this was one of the things I was going to revert back to stock… Continue reading.
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