Toyota Corolla TTE Compressor

[dannytherev]

Have seen one advertised locally to me has anyone owned one or had experience of one? thanks in advance

[grim_d]

Have not owned one but knew someone who had one for a while.

Nippy but not fast by any means, decent power but high weight kills it.

The exclusivity is a bonus if you like that sort of thing.

Nice cars in my opinion, if it interests you go have a drive of it and see what you think.

[NorthDownsScooby]

If this is the one I'm thinking of then I have experienced the previous version - the Tsport. Similar concept - a shopping trolley until you reach something ridiculous like 6,500 revs, then it 'takes off'. As long as you keep it at the top end it is fun...but below that its just a Toyota.
They are far outperformed by most other 'small sport hatches' but have an element of stealth about them if that's what you're into.

[JapManEng]

I had the T-Sport and would of loved the compressor. I was lucky enough to drive one round castle coombe a few months back. Awesome car, but I was happy I could give it back at the end of the day.

The supercharger is a treat as it whines and gives an extra little bit of bite up the rev range. You still get lift kicking in at 6500 rpm.

It does have a couple of drawbacks thou, one of which has been mentioned previously, weight. It still feels a bit heavy and its not as poised as I would of liked. Also, you have to run it on super-unleaded or the supercharger doesn't work. Oh and does about 20-25 mpg

The T-Sport was a good stealth car. Doesn't look alot but certainly moved if you asked it too. I would drive them both (Compressor and N/A and see which one you prefer. Highly reccomended!