Editing Toyota Celica (section)

== {{anchor|T200}}Sixth generation (T200; 1993) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Sixth generation
| image = 1999 Toyota Celica GT-Four.jpg 
| caption = Facelift Toyota Celica GT-Four (ST205, JDM-spec in the UK)
| model_code = T200
| production = October 1993 – June 1999
| assembly = Japan: [[Tahara, Aichi]] ([[Tahara plant]])
| class = [[Sports car]]
| body_style = {{unbulleted list
  | 3-door [[liftback]] [[coupé]]
  | 2-door [[notchback]] [[coupé]]
  | 2-door [[convertible (car)|convertible]]
  }}
| layout = {{unbulleted list
  | [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]]
  | [[Front-engine, four-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, four-wheel-drive]] (GT-Four)
  }}
| related = {{unbulleted list
  | [[Toyota Carina ED (T200)|Toyota Carina ED]]
  | [[Toyota Corona EXiV (T200)|Toyota Corona EXiV]]
  | [[Toyota Curren]]
  | [[Toyota Carina (T190)|Toyota Carina]]
  | [[Toyota Corona (T190)|Toyota Corona]]/[[Toyota Carina E|Carina E]]
  | [[Toyota Caldina (T190)|Toyota Caldina]]
  }}
| engine = {{unbulleted list
  | 1.8 L [[Toyota A engine#7A-FE|7A-FE]] [[Straight-four engine|I4]]
  | 2.0 L [[Toyota S engine#3S-FE|3S-FE]] I4
  | 2.0 L [[Toyota S engine#3S-GE|3S-GE]] I4
  | 2.0 L [[Toyota S engine#3S-GTE|3S-GTE]] I4 [[Turbocharger|turbo]]
  | 2.2 L [[Toyota S engine#5S-FE|5S-FE]] I4
  }}
| transmission = {{unbulleted list
  | 4-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]]
  | 5-speed [[manual transmission|manual]]
  }}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2535|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| length = {{unbulleted list
  | Liftback: {{convert|4420-4435|mm|in|abbr=on}} | Coupe: {{convert|4495|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| Convertible: {{convert|4505|mm|in|abbr=on}}
  }}
| width = {{convert|1750|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| height = {{unbulleted list
  | Liftback: {{convert|1305|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| Coupe: {{convert|1310|mm|in|abbr=on}}
  | Convertible: {{convert|1325|mm|in|abbr=on}}
  }}
| weight = {{unbulleted list
  | Coupe: {{convert|1090-1250|kg|0|abbr=on}}
  | Liftback: {{convert|1160-1390|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
  | Convertible: {{convert|1250-1350|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
  }}
}}

In October 1993, Toyota launched the sixth-generation Celica for the 1994 model year. Celicas were available in either notchback coupe or liftback form, the convertible would come later. New safety equipment in the form of driver (and then later passenger) airbags were standard in most markets, and anti-lock brakes were available on all models.

[[File:Toyota Celica GT coupé.jpg|thumb|left|Toyota Celica GT notchback coupé (ST204, North America only)]]

For the U.S. market, the Celica was only available in ST and GT trims for the 1994 model year, but the addition of the optional "Sports Package" to the GT Liftback produced GT-S-like handling. All models came with standard dual SRS Airbags. The ST had a new 1.8-liter 7A-FE engine which could also be found in the Corolla, while the GT was powered by the carried-over 2.2-liter 5S-FE engine which featured dual overhead camshafts and fuel injection, could also be found in the Camry. The turbocharged All-Trac was no longer offered in the U.S. The 7A-FE is rated at {{convert|110|hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|110|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}}, while the 5S-FE is rated at {{convert|135|hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|145|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}}. In Canada, the Celica GT liftback with "Sports Package" are badged GT-S.

Initially the Japanese market models were SS-I and SS-II. The ST205 GT-Four was launched in February 1994 and the Convertible in September of the same year. The width of this generation was no longer in compliance with [[Vehicle size class#Japan|Japanese Government regulations]] concerning exterior dimensions, which added an additional tax liability on Japanese buyers. This generation also saw a [[badge engineered]] version with different headlights, called the [[Toyota Curren]], and was sold only in Japan at ''[[Toyota Vista Store]]'' locations, allowing the Celica to be sold at different retail sales channels. The Celica was exclusive to ''Toyota Corolla Store'' locations.

[[File:Toyota-Celica-T200.jpg|thumb|left|Pre-facelift Toyota Celica GT Liftback (ST204, US)]]
Production of the GT-Four (or previously known as All-Trac in the U.S.), continued for the Japanese, Australian, European, and British markets. This ST205 version was to be the most powerful Celica produced to date, producing {{convert|178|kW|0|abbr=on}} (export version) or {{convert|187|kW|0|abbr=on}} (Japanese market) from an updated 3S-GTE engine. Influenced strongly by Toyota Team Europe, Toyota's factory team in the World Rally Championship, the final version of the GT-Four included improvements such as an all-aluminum hood to save weight, four-channel ABS (with G-force sensor), an improved turbocharger (incorrectly known by enthusiasts as the CT20B), and [[Toyota Super Strut suspension|Super Strut Suspension]].

The 2500 homologation cars built to allow Toyota to enter the GT-Four as a Group A car in the World Rally Championship also sported extras such as all of the plumbing required to activate an anti-lag system, a water spray bar for the Intercooler's front heat exchanger, a water injection system for detonation protection, a hood spoiler mounted in front of the windscreen to stop hood flex at high speed and the standard rear spoiler mounted on riser blocks. The car proved to be quite competitive in the 1995 World Championship. However, the team was banned from competition for a year after the car's single victory due to turbocharger fixing—a device that meant there was no air path restriction on the intake—when the jubilee clip (worm-drive hose clamp) was undone this would flick back into place so as to go un-noticed by inspectors. Toyota has always claimed that they knew nothing of the fix—but opponents say it was one very cleverly engineered device.<ref name=shalco>{{cite web |url=http://freespace.virgin.net/shalco.com/tte_ban.htm |title=Shalco – TTE's Illegal Turbo's |access-date= 2011-12-08 |date=December 1995 |work=Shalco Motorsport |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120204145940/http://freespace.virgin.net/shalco.com/tte_ban.htm |archive-date= 2012-02-04 }}</ref> In some respects this car is a true sports car; in order to qualify for rallying it has a lot of special features and a unique strut arrangement.

[[File:1994 Toyota Celica (ST204R) ZR liftback (20096346719).jpg|thumb|left|Toyota Celica ZR Liftback (ST204, Australia)]]

In Australia, the 5S-FE powered Celica ST204 was offered in SX and ZR trim levels. The ZR has standard SRS Airbag, fog lights, alloys, and other features. The limited edition SX-R was offered in 1998–1999. Based on the SX, this model came with black/red interior, white-faced speedometer and tachometer, fog lights and alloy wheels.

The ST205 Celica GT-Four was available in Australia only in 1994. There was a limited delivery of only 77 units, and each vehicle came with an individually numbered plaque in the cabin and Group A Rallye badges on the hatch. All Australian models were taken from the 2,500 units homologation run and had black leather interior and a full size spare wheel. The only option being a moonroof (17 of the 77 were available with this feature).

[[File:Toyota Celica GT Convertible.jpg|thumb|left|Toyota Celica GT Convertible (ST204, US)]]

The fourth-generation convertible was introduced in 1994. Based on the GT coupe, the conversion took place in the [[American Specialty Cars|ASC]] facility in [[Rancho Dominguez, California]]. The vehicle arrived in the US as a partially assembled vehicle. At ASC, the roof was removed and a three-layer insulated and power-operated top was installed, producing a vehicle that was virtually water and windproof.

Like its coupe and liftback siblings, the American GT convertible is ST204 with 5S-FE engine, while the Japanese Convertible and European GT cabriolet are the 3S-GE powered ST202. The Japanese market soft top Celica was offered as the base model Convertible Type X with either manual or automatic transmission, and the fully equipped automatic only Convertible.

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{| class="wikitable"
|-
!colspan="8"| Summary of 6th Generation Models
|-
! Model Code
! Body Style
! Engine
! Trim Level
! Market
|-
| AT200
| Coupe, Liftback
| 7A-FE
| ST, ST Limited, SR
| North America, Europe
|-
| ST202
| Liftback, convertible
| 3S-FE, 3S-GE
| SS-I (3S-FE), SS-II, SS-III, GT (3S-GE)
| Japan, Europe (liftback and convertible), Hong Kong & Singapore (GT Liftback only)
|-
| ST203
| Liftback
| 3S-FE
| SS-I 4WS
| Japan
|-
| ST204
| Coupe, Liftback, Convertible
| 5S-FE
| SX, SX-R, ZR, GT
| North America (all body styles), Australia, New Zealand & Thailand (liftback only)
|-
| ST205
| Liftback
| 3S-GTE
| GT-Four
| Japan, Europe, Australia, New Zealand
|}

In August 1995, minor changes were given to all Japanese market Celica Liftback models, and the SS-III was added into the line-up. All models received new rear combination lamps, and if fitted, the new style rear spoiler. The front wheel drive models received new a front bumper design. The base model SS-I got restyled 14-inch wheel covers. The SS-III came with standard Super Strut Suspension, power steering cooler, twin piston calipers, helical LSD, shorter steering ratio rack and side aerodynamic rocker panels. The GT-Four also got side rocker panels, restyled rear spoiler, and new 6-spoke alloy wheels. In January 1996, facelift was given to the Japanese market Celica Convertible.<ref>{{citation |type=catalog |title=Celica |publisher=Toyota Motor Corporation |location=Japan |id=CD0062-9601 |date=January 1996}}</ref>

The 1996 Celica for export market received the same front restyling as the Japanese models, although the tail-lights were untouched. The new front bumper has two smaller sections on each side of a smaller air dam as opposed to a single large air dam in previous models. Also new were optional side skirts to improve its aerodynamic efficiency, as well as a redesigned rear spoiler. The North American GT and Australian ZR models came with standard fog lights, and the ST and SX models without the optional fog lights had black grills fill in their place.

<gallery widths="200" heights="150">
File:AC1999ToyotaCelica.jpg|Facelift Toyota Celica GT Liftback (ST204, US)
File:Toyota CELICA Convertible (ST200) rear.JPG|Facelift Toyota Celica Convertible (ST202, Japan only)
File:1995-1999 Toyota Celica (ST204R) SX liftback 02.jpg|Facelift Toyota Celica SX Liftback (ST204, Australia)
</gallery>

To celebrate 25 years of Celica, the SS-I and SS-III Special Edition were released in Japan, and the 25th Anniversary ST Limited Liftback and GT Convertible marked this occasion in the U.S. These Special Edition models have special emblems on the front fenders, and the inside on the rear-view mirror hanger, and the name Celica was embroidered on the front seats.

For 1997, the only change in the North American Celica line up was the discontinuation of the GT coupe. Another minor change was given to Japanese market Celica in December 1997. Projector headlights were standard for all models. The 3S-GE engine on the SS-II, SS-III and convertible was now the BEAMS version with [[VVT-i]]. WRC style high rear spoiler returned on the GT-Four and also standard on the SS-III. Recaro SR-II front seats were optional for the SS-III and GT-Four. The 4WS SS-I was discontinued. <ref>{{citation|type=catalog|title=Celica|trans-title=Not for the faint-hearted --- this design, this performance, this Celica.|publisher=Toyota Motor Corporation|location=Japan|id=CD0014-9712|date=December 1997}}</ref>

In 1998, the underpowered ST model was discontinued in the U.S., leaving only GT models. In addition, the GT notchback coupe returned after a year's absence. In the UK, Toyota released the SR based on the 1.8 ST. The SR has full body kit, mesh grille, 16-inch alloys, and upgraded sound system. The U.S. Celica line up was simplified even further in 1999 by eliminating all coupes, leaving only the GT Liftback and GT convertible. The GT-Four was still offered in Japan. Also in early 1999, Toyota released pictures of their [[Toyota Celica XYR|XYR]] concept car, which would soon become the next generation Celica.