While I seem to be one of the most active users here, I have not actually ever done anything, I have just read very many threads, and know how to search. From what I understand, 48HP would be more than enough. I have read many times that you only need a small amount of horsepower, actually, a fraction of the amount put out by that motorcycle engine, to move down the highway, although having more would certainly help you accelerate to that speed.
Wow, that Corolla could be as old as I am!
I am curious how it would work out. Wikipedia says the car weighs 1,880 lbs stock.
According to
1980 Toyota Corolla detailed specs and performance, you are replacing a 1.29L engine, which should make it much more efficient.
Heh. It was rated 59 HP!
I was trying to find the Cd, but did not expect to. It does say that it was rated 30 MPG.
Ah. The GT had a larger engine and had a 9.9-second 0-60 instead of a 14.3.
It sounds like a great project! If you are not committed to the appearance of a car from the junkyard, there are some great things that you could do for aerodynamics!