Toyota unveiled the
2019 Corolla Hatchback earlier this year, so it comes as little surprise that
the model is receiving a lot of attention at SEMA. As part of this effort, the
company has introduced a one-off Corolla that pays tribute to the AE86. Built
by Muscle Tuner Automotive, the car features a custom body kit which includes
an aluminum front splitter, canards, side skirt extensions and a large
diffuser. The model also has a custom vinyl wrap which mimics visual cues from
the AE86.
In terms of
performance, the Corolla has been outfitted with a custom air intake, a
straight pipe exhaust and a nitrous oxide injection system. The car also rides
on lightweight wheels which are wrapped in Bridgestone RE-71R performance
tires.
The Super Street
Corolla has a more restrained appearance, but it has been equipped with a
bright red wrap and an assortment of carbon fiber components. Other notable
changes include six-spoke Volk Racing wheels which are wrapped in Falken tires
and backed up by Wilwood brakes.
Under the skin,
there’s a coilover suspension and an upgraded engine with a quad exhaust system
and a new air intake. Other highlights include bucket racing seats and a custom
audio system with a massive subwoofer.
Next up is SoCal
Kustomz’s Corolla which is a bit of a change for the company as they specialize
in vintage American muscle cars. Regardless, the firm didn’t have any problems
with the car as they kept the exterior modifications to a minimum. However, they added a Fast and Furious
inspired wrap as well as Motegi MR138 wheels shod in Nexen N’Fera SUR4 tires. While
the exterior styling isn’t too exciting, the car’s engine has been outfitted
with a nitrous oxide injection system and a custom exhaust.
One of the best
known names to build a Corolla was Hoonigan and they crafted a sporty looking
model which recalls the rally cars from the 1990’s. In order to achieve this
look, the team installed Hella spotlights, a black wrap and white Fifteen52
Integrale wheels.
The hatchback has
also been equipped with an assortment of performance upgrades including new
springs and a high-performance air intake. Other updates include an Ark
Performance exhaust and racing seats.
While most of the
concepts were built to serve a single purpose, Hoonigan’s is different as the
car was also designed to be used for filming. As part of this mission, the
model can be outfitted with a crane, a gimbal and a Red Dragon camera featuring
a Canon 17-120mm lens.
Lastly, Papadakis
Racing modified a Corolla to compete in the Formula DRIFT Pro series. This
required extensive changes including a switch from front- to rear wheel drive. The
car’s standard engine was also replaced by a turbocharged 2.7-liter
four-cylinder that produces 850 hp. In effect, the model is a clone of the
company’s standard Corolla drift car.