Toyota Corona RT40 (1964)TuRbO_J from Adelaide, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Toyota Corona RT40

1964 — Japan

Muscle Era (1960-1974)JapaneseSwinging Sixties
Engine1,490 cc
DrivetrainRWD

Toyota Corona RT40

The RT40 Corona represented Toyota's mastery of conventional engineering with its robust ladder-frame chassis and proven R-series engine. This generation achieved remarkable sales success in North America and other export markets through its combination of affordability and durability. The Corona's success funded Toyota's expansion and research into more advanced models. Its conservative but well-executed design philosophy became a template for Toyota's future global strategy.