The Toyota Starlet 1200 GL is a rear wheel drive vehicle, with the engine positioned in the front, and a 3 door hatchback body.
Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1.2 litre, overhead valve 4 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This powerplant has an output of 56 bhp (57 PS/42 kW) of power at 6000 rpm, and maximum torque of 84 N·m (62 lb·ft/8.6 kgm) at 3800 rpm.
The engine supplies its power through to the wheels by means of a 5 speed manual gearbox.
Stated weight at the kerb is 695 kg.
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