When one thinks about powerful cars, the Toyota Corolla does not necessarily come to mind. It is definitely reliable but not powerful.
Recently, engineers at Toyota have come up with a Corolla, called the GR Corolla, that has 300 HP from a 1.6-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder engine. That’s some huge power for a small production engine without the help of an electric motor.
It started with an engine they tested in the Toyota Yaris. Instead of a traditional two-liter turbo four-cylinder under the vehicle’s hood, they used a smaller 1.6-liter turbocharged three-part that churned out just shy of 270 HP.
An enhanced version of the Yaris engine is found in the GR Corolla. This powerful engine isn’t however the car’s only advantage. The GR Corolla also has an innovative front-to-rear adjustable all-wheel-drive system and comprises a driver’s cockpit that puts the driver in control.
