In Focus the 1983 Toyota Camry GL: a front-wheel drive game changer

The Toyota Camry now celebrates its eighth generation, but when the first edition arrived in the UK in 1983, it was more than just an all-new model. It marked a significant point in Toyota history, being the company’s first transversely mounted front-engine, front-wheel drive model.

Take a look back at the UK launch brochure text, to help understand the 1983 Toyota Camry GL’s qualities and engineering within the intriguing context of early Eighties motoring. See how far Toyota has travelled in the engineering and motoring world.

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​In Focus the 1983 Toyota Camry GL: a front-wheel drive game changer​

In Focus the 1983 Toyota Camry GL: a front-wheel drive game changer