Editing Toyota Sprinter (section)

== {{anchor|E10}} First generation (E10; 1968) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = First generation
| image = 1968 Toyota Corolla-Sprinter 01.jpg
| caption = Facelift Toyota Corolla Sprinter 1100 Deluxe (KE15, Japan)
| body_style = 2-door [[fastback]] [[coupé]]
| production = 1968–1970
| assembly = [[Toyota Takaoka Assembly Plant|Takaoka Plant]], [[Toyota City]], Japan
| layout = [[Front engine, rear-wheel drive layout|Front engine, rear-wheel drive]]
| engine = {{unbulleted list
  | 1.1&nbsp;L ''[[Toyota K engine#K|K/K-B/K-C]]'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]] (KE15)
  | 1.2&nbsp;L ''[[Toyota K engine#3K|3K/3K-B/3K-C]]'' I4 (KE17)
  }}
| transmission = {{unbulleted list
  | 4-speed ''[[Toyota K transmission#K40|K40]]'' [[Manual transmission|manual]]
  | 2-speed ''[[Toyota A transmission#A20|"Toyoglide" A20]]'' [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]
  }}
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2285|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{unbulleted list
  | {{cvt|3845|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (pre-facelift)
  | {{cvt|3855|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (facelift)
  }}
| width = {{cvt|1485|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{cvt|1345|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{cvt|705-735|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}}
| related = [[Toyota Corolla (E10)]]
| model_code = E10
| aka = Toyota Corolla Sprinter
}}

The first generation Sprinter was introduced in April 1968, thirteen months after the introduction of the regular first generation [[Toyota Corolla (E10)|Corolla (E10)]]. The car was marketed as a fastback coupé version of the Corolla and sold at Japanese dealership sales channel called ''[[Toyota Auto Store]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/vehicle_lineage/car/id60008676/index.html|title=Corolla Sprinter E10|publisher=Toyota}}</ref><ref name=SprinterSedan2nd>{{cite web |title=Toyota Sprinter Sedan (2nd) |url=https://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/vehicle_lineage/car/id60008742/index.html |website=75 Years of Toyota |publisher=Toyota Motor Corporation |access-date=18 June 2024}}</ref> and Corolla was sold at a different dealership in Japan called ''Toyota Corolla Store''. This was the only version to include the word "Corolla" in its name.

In Japan, the coupé was offered in three trim levels; Standard, Deluxe and SL. The Standard and Deluxe trims differed in equipment options such as radio, boot mat and metallic body paint. The SL trim, based on the Deluxe trim, added front disc brake, tachometer, console box, bullet-shaped wing mirrors and SL badge on the front grille.

Like the rest of the E10 Corolla range, the coupé was originally powered by a 1077 cc ''[[Toyota K engine|K]]'' engine, producing {{cvt|60|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}. The sporty SL trim was equipped with more powerful high compression dual carburetors ''K-B'' engine, producing {{cvt|73|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}. The ''K'' engine was paired with either 4-speed manual (column or floor shift) or a 2-speed "Toyoglide" [[automatic transmission]], while the ''K-B'' engine in the SL trim was only available with floor shift manual transmission.

In February 1969, a minor facelift was introduced with larger amber front turn signals, a standard front 3-point seatbelt, headrest, interior improvement and a new SL emblem design. Another improvement occurred in September 1969 with a bigger 1166 cc [[Toyota K engine#3K|3K]] engine with output {{cvt|68|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}, while the SL trim was also upgraded with ''3K-B'' high compression dual carburetors engine, generating {{cvt|78|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}. The "Corolla" name was also dropped from the brochure, but the Corolla emblems on the grille and front wings were retained. This new model with 1.2 L engine now bearing KE17 code.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ameblo.jp/porsche356a911s/entry-12128428586.html|title=1968年 トヨタ カローラ・スプリンター 最初のスプリンター ～ 自動車カタログ棚から307|language=Japanese|website=Ameba}}</ref> 

The Corolla Sprinter was also sold in Europe and North America as a part of Corolla's range.<ref name="VIMCorE10">{{cite web|url=http://members.iinet.net.au/~stepho/crllaprd.htm#corolla1pr|title=Toyota Vehicle Identification Manual|publisher=Japan: Toyota Motor Corporation – Overseas Parts Department. 1984. Catalog No.97913-84.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.advertisingarchives.co.uk/detail/46270/1/Magazine-Advert/Toyota-Corolla/1960s|title=Corolla 1100 Sprinter}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://importarchive.com/toyota/corolla/1968-1970|title=Toyota Corolla 1968–1970|publisher=Import Archive}}</ref>

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File:1969 Toyota Corolla Sprinter.jpg|Corolla Sprinter 1.1 Deluxe (KE15, pre-facelift)<br/>Note: The wing mirrors are from the SL trim.
File:Toyota Corolla Sprinter KE17 SL.jpg|Corolla Sprinter 1.2 SL (KE17, facelift)
File:Toyota Corolla Sprinter KE17 SL rear.jpg |Rear view
</gallery>

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