Editing Toyota Celica

{{Short description|Sports car by Toyota, 1970 to 2006}}
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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Toyota Celica
| image = 1994 Toyota Celica GT-4 2.0.jpg
| caption = 1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four (ST205, UK)
| manufacturer = [[Toyota]]
| production = December 1970<ref name="VIM">{{cite book |title=Toyota Vehicle Identification Manual |url=http://members.iinet.net.au/~stepho/celprod.htm |year=1984 |publisher=Toyota Motor Corporation – Overseas Parts Department |location=Japan |id=Catalog No.97913-84 |access-date=2010-05-26 |archive-date=2015-02-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150227024525/http://members.iinet.net.au/~stepho/celprod.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> – April 2006<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, Toyota Motor East Japan, Inc.">{{cite web |url=http://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/data/automotive_business/production/production/japan/general_status/toyota_motor_east_japan.html |title=Affiliates (Toyota wholly-owned subsidiaries)-Toyota Motor East Japan, Inc. |publisher=Toyota |year=2012 |access-date=2022-03-04 |archive-date=2019-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191028224653/http://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/data/automotive_business/production/production/japan/general_status/toyota_motor_east_japan.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
| model_years = 1971–2005
| assembly = Japan: [[Toyota, Aichi]] ([[Toyota Tsutsumi plant|Tsutsumi plant]]); [[Tahara, Aichi]] ([[Tahara plant]]); [[Susono]], [[Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka]] (Higashi-Fuji plant)
| class = [[Sports car]] ([[S-segment|S]])
| body_style = {{unbulleted list
  | 2-door [[notchback]] [[coupé]] (1970–1998)
  | 3-door [[liftback]] coupé (1973–2006)
  | 2-door [[Convertible (car)|convertible]] (1981–1999)
  }}
| layout = {{unbulleted list
  | [[Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive]] (1970–1985)
  | [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]] (1985–2006)
  | [[Front-engine, four-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, four-wheel-drive]] ([[Toyota Celica GT-Four|GT-Four]], 1986–1999)
  }}
| successor = <!-- please discuss successor on talk page before changing -->
}}

The {{nihongo|'''Toyota Celica''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|s|ɛ|l|ᵻ|k|ə}} or {{IPAc-en|s|ɛ|ˈ|l|iː|k|ə}})|トヨタ・セリカ|Toyota Serika|lead=yes}} is an [[automobile]] produced by [[Toyota]] from 1970 until 2006. The Celica name derives from the [[Latin]] word ''[[wikt:coelicus|coelica]]'' meaning ''heavenly'' or ''celestial''.<ref>{{cite web|title=What do the different Toyota model names mean?|url=http://toyota.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/7713/~/what-do-the-different-toyota-model-names-mean|website=Toyota Global Site|access-date=30 December 2020|archive-date=20 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120040915/http://toyota.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/7713/~/what-do-the-different-toyota-model-names-mean|url-status=dead}}</ref> In Japan, the Celica was exclusive to ''[[Toyota Corolla Store]]'' [[Car dealership|dealer]] [[Chain store|chain]]. Produced across seven generations, the Celica was powered by various [[four-cylinder]] engines, and body styles included [[convertible (car)|convertible]]s, [[liftback]]s,<ref name="1stthru7thCelicaliftback">{{cite web |title=Toyota Celica liftback |url=https://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/vehicle_lineage/car/id60009942/index.html |website=75 Years of Toyota |publisher=Toyota Motor Corporation |access-date=15 June 2024}}</ref> and notchback [[coupé]].<ref name="1stthru3rdCelicacoupe">{{cite web |title=Toyota Celica coupe |url=https://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/vehicle_lineage/car/id60009901/index.html |website=75 Years of Toyota |publisher=Toyota Motor Corporation |access-date=15 June 2024}}</ref>

In 1973, Toyota coined the term ''liftback'' to describe the Celica [[fastback]] [[hatchback]], and the GT Liftback would be introduced for the 1976 model year in North America.<ref name="Petrolicious">{{cite web|url=https://petrolicious.com/articles/this-toyota-celica-liftback-gt-beautifully-couples-japanese-and-american-design|title=This Toyota Celica Liftback GT Beautifully Couples Japanese And American Design|date=2017-05-15|publisher=Petrolicious (U.S.)|first=Alex|last=Sobran|access-date=2020-09-07|archive-date=2023-01-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127112024/https://petrolicious.com/articles/this-toyota-celica-liftback-gt-beautifully-couples-japanese-and-american-design|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Hemmings">{{cite web|url=https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/1971-77-toyota-celica|title=1971-'77 Toyota Celica|date=2016-01-01|publisher=Hemmings Motor News (U.S.)|first=Jeff|last=Koch|access-date=2020-09-07|archive-date=2023-04-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422125447/https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/1971-77-toyota-celica|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Automobile">{{cite web|url=https://www.automobilemag.com/news/1976-1977-toyota-celica-gt-liftback/|title=Collectible Classic: 1976-1977 Toyota Celica GT Liftback|date=2010-12-03|publisher=Automobile Magazine (U.S.)|first=Jim|last=Fets|access-date=2020-09-07|archive-date=2021-01-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128214411/https://www.automobilemag.com/news/1976-1977-toyota-celica-gt-liftback/|url-status=live}}</ref> Like the [[Ford Mustang]], the Celica concept was to attach a [[coupe]] body to the chassis and mechanicals from a high volume sedan, in this case the [[Toyota Carina]].<ref name="CelicaCarina75" />

The first three generations of North American market Celicas were powered by variants of Toyota's [[Toyota R engine|R series]] engine. In August 1985, the car's drive layout was changed from [[rear-wheel drive]] to [[front-wheel drive]], and [[all-wheel drive]] [[turbocharger|turbocharged]] models were manufactured from October 1986 to June 1999. [[Variable valve timing]] came in certain Japanese models starting from December 1997 and became standard in all models from the 2000 [[model year]]. In 1978, a restyled six-cylinder variant was introduced as the [[Toyota Supra|Celica Supra]] (Celica{{nbsp}}XX in Japan); it would be spun off in 1986 as a separate model, becoming simply the Supra. Lightly altered versions of the Celica were also sold through as the Corona Coupé through the Toyopet dealer network from 1985 to 1989, and as the [[Toyota Curren]] through the [[Toyota Vista Store|Vista]] network from 1994 to 1998.

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=={{anchor|A20|A30}} First generation (A20, A30; 1970) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = First generation
| image = 1970 Toyota Celica 01.jpg
| caption = Toyota Celica coupé 1600 GT (TA22, Japan)
| model_code = {{flatlist|
*A20
*A30
}}
| production = December 1970 – July 1977<ref name=VIM/>
| class = [[Sports car]]
| body_style = {{unbulleted list
  | 3-door [[liftback]] [[coupé]]
  | 2-door [[hardtop]]
  }}
| layout = [[Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive]]
| related = [[Toyota Carina]]
| engine = {{unbulleted list
  | 1.4 L [[Toyota T engine#T|''T'']] [[Straight-four engine|I4]]
  | 1.6 L [[Toyota T engine#2T|''2T/2T-B'']] I4
  | 1.6 L [[Toyota T engine#2T-G|''2T-G'']] [[DOHC|Twin Cam]] I4
  | 1.9 L [[Toyota R engine#8R|''8R'']] I4
  | 2.0 L [[Toyota R engine#18R|''18R'']] I4
  | 2.0 L [[Toyota R engine#18R|''18R-G'']] Twin Cam I4
  | 2.2 L [[Toyota R engine#20R|''20R'']] I4
  }}
| transmission = {{unbulleted list
  | 4-speed [[Toyota W transmission#W40|W40]] [[manual transmission|manual]]
  | 5-speed [[Toyota W transmission#W50|W50]] [[manual transmission|manual]]
  | 3-speed [[Toyota A transmission#A40|A40]] [[automatic transmission|automatic]]
  }}
| wheelbase = {{convert|94.75|in|mm|abbr=on|order=flip}}<ref name=Motor197112>{{cite journal |title=Road Test: Toyota Celica |journal=[[The Motor (magazine)|Motor]] |pages=14–19 |date= 1971-12-04 }}</ref>
| length = {{convert|164.2|in|mm|abbr=on|order=flip}} (pre-facelift), {{convert|171.5|in|mm|abbr=on|order=flip}} (facelift)<ref>{{Cite web| url=https://www.auto-brochures.com/makes/Toyota/Celica/Toyota_US%20Celica_1975.pdf|title=Auto-Brochures|access-date=2024-11-13}}</ref>
| width = {{convert|63.0|in|mm|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| height = {{convert|53|in|mm|abbr=on|order=flip}}<ref name=Motor197112/>
| weight = {{convert|890-1186|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
}}

Displayed at the October 1970 [[Tokyo Motor Show#1970|Tokyo Motor Show]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tokyo-motorshow.com/en/history/17.html |title=History: The 17th Tokyo Motor Show 1970 |work=Tokyo Motor Show |publisher=[[Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association]] (JAMA) |access-date=2012-02-04 |archive-date=2017-12-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171216034419/http://www.tokyo-motorshow.com/en/history/17.html |url-status=live }}</ref> together with the [[Toyota Carina (A10)|Toyota Carina]]<ref>{{cite web |title=50 YEAR CLUB: The Toyota Celica, a pivotal player in Japan's car culture |url=http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/50-year-club-toyota-celica-daruma-a20-ta22-ra25/#more-82808 |website=Japanese Nostalgic Car |date=December 2020 |access-date=30 December 2020}}</ref> and marketed from December of the same year, the Celica was a two-door hardtop coupé that emphasized styling and driving enjoyment. Based on a platform shared with the Carina [[sedan (automobile)|sedan]]<ref name=CelicaCarina75>{{cite web |url=https://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/text/entering_the_automotive_business/chapter1/section3/item4.html |title=75 Years of TOYOTA {{!}} Part2 Chapter1 Section3 {{!}} Item 4. Celica and Carina |publisher=Toyota |year=2012 |access-date=2020-09-09 |archive-date=2021-05-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509075706/http://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/text/entering_the_automotive_business/chapter1/section3/item4.html |url-status=live }}</ref> which is one size above the [[Toyota Corolla (E20)|Toyota Corolla]], and a shared size with the [[Toyota Corona (T80)|Toyota Corona]], according to [[Automobile Magazine]], the ''Celica'' was based on the ''Corona'' platform.<ref name="Automobile"/>

This car was aimed at the North American market and was Toyota's response to the 1964½ [[Ford Mustang (first generation)|Ford Mustang]] ([[Pony car]]) which also was based on the standard sedan with stylized 2+2 bodywork.<ref>{{cite book |last=Long |first=Brian |year=2007 |url= https://books.google.com/books?id=oDswDwAAQBAJ |title=Celica and Supra: The Book of Toyota's Sports Coupés |location=[[Poundbury]] |publisher=[[Veloce Publishing|Veloce]] |page=106 |isbn=978-1-90478-813-3 }}</ref><ref name="Automobile"/>

In Japan where different dealer chains handle different models the Celica was exclusive to ''[[Toyota Corolla Store]]'' Japanese dealerships. The Celica filled a market position previously held by the 1965–1969 [[Toyota Sports 800]], when ''Toyota Corolla Store'' locations were previously known as ''Toyota Public Store'' then renamed in 1966 as ''Toyota Corolla Store''.

The initial trim levels offered were ET (1.4L 4-speed), LT, ST (1.6L 4-speed, 5-speed manual, or 3-speed automatic) and GT (1.6L 5-speed) with GTV added in 1972. For export markets the Celica was available in three different trim levels; the LT, ST and GT.

At its introduction the Celica was only available as a pillarless [[hardtop]] [[notchback]] [[coupé]], adopting "[[coke bottle styling]]". The prototype [[Toyota SV-1|SV-1]] ''Liftback'' was shown as a concept car at the [[Tokyo Motor Show#1971|1971 Tokyo Motor Show]] and with slight modifications this was introduced in Japan in April 1973 as the 2-liter RA25 (18R engine family) and the 1.6-liter TA27 (2T engine family). Model grades were ST and GT.

The ''Liftback'' model was then exported to many Asian countries and Europe in [[Left- and right-hand traffic|RHD]] form as the RA28 or TA28 with either a 18R 2.0-liter or 1.6-liter 2T-B engine. After the October 1975 facelift it was available in both RHD and [[Left- and right-hand traffic|LHD]] forms in other markets. The [[Toyota RV-1|RV-1]] "concept" wagon was also shown at the 1971 Tokyo Motor Show but it did not reach production.

[[File:1970 Toyota Celica 02.jpg|thumb|left|Toyota Celica coupé 1600 GT (TA22, Japan)]]

The [[Japanese domestic market]] GT models had various differences from the ET, LT and ST including the [[Hood (vehicle)|hood]] flutes, power windows, air conditioning and specific GT trim but shared a few things with the ST—a full-length center console and oil pressure/ammeter gauges—while the LT had warning lights for these functions. With the exception of the American market, the GT had a 1588 cc 2T-G twincam engine or a 1968&nbsp;cc 18R-G, which not available on the ET, LT or ST and always had 5-speed manual gearbox. Typically for the Japanese market GTs had 18R-G motors that were mated to a Porsche designed closer ratio P51 5 speed gearbox whereas export models had the W-50. For the American market only the GT had only a single cam engine (2000&nbsp;cc 18R or 2200&nbsp;cc 20R) with a choice of automatic or 4 speed manual gearboxes on early models then upgrading to the W-50 5 speed in 1974–1977.

There was also the GTV version which introduced in 1972 with slightly less luxurious interior than the GT to reduce weight. The GTV came with the same 2T-G engine, but with a thicker front sway bar & firmer suspension for better handling. Later in 1973 Japanese GTVs had a roof console "OK" monitor with a map light and a cluster of trouble indicators which detected blown brake bulbs, brake fluid level, main fuse & a floor console engine oil temperature gauge.

The first-generation Celicas can be further broken down into two distinctive models. The first of these was the original with slant nose (trapezoid-like shape front corner light). This is for coupe model only, TA22, RA20, RA21 & RA22. These models were produced from 1970 to 1975 and came equipped with the 2T, 2T-G 1.6 liter, or 18R 2.0 liter motor. They had a {{convert|95|in}} wheelbase.

The second series had a flat nose (square front corner light) and slightly longer wheelbase ({{convert|98|in|mm|abbr=on|disp=or}} wheelbase). This facelift model appeared in Japan in 1974 but for export was the 1975 model year being TA23, RA23, RA24, RA25, RA28, TA28 & RA29. The Japanese version had engines under 2.0 liters so as to conform to [[Vehicle size class#Japan|Japanese regulations]] concerning engine displacement size, thereby allowing buyers to avoid an additional tax for a larger engine. Japanese buyers did pay a higher annual [[Road tax#Japan|road tax]] for engines over 1.5 liters while staying under the 2.0 liter threshold.

In some markets, the lower-end LT was equipped with the single [[carbureted]] four-cylinder 2T engine displacing 1600 cc, while the ST came with a twin [[Solex Carburetor|Solex]] downdraft carburetor 2T-B engine. The 2T-G that powered the high-end GT / GTV model was a [[DOHC]] 1600 cc engine equipped with twin Mikuni-Solex Carburetors.

The first Celica for North America, 1971 ST was powered by 1.9 liter 8R [[internal combustion engine|engine]] delivering {{convert|108|hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|117|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} . The 1972–1974 models have 2.0 liter 18R-C engines with {{convert|97|hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|106|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}}. For 1975–77, the engine for the North American Celica is the 2.2 liter 20R with {{convert|96|hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|122|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}}. The Celica GT and LT models were introduced in the US for the 1974 model year. The top-line GT included a 5-speed W-50 [[manual transmission]], rocker panel GT stripes and styled steel wheels with chrome trim rings. The LT was marketed as an economy model. 1974 saw minor changes in the Celica's trim and badges and slightly different wheel arches, the earlier 1971–73 arches commonly referred to as thin lipped and the later 1974–77 as flat lipped.{{citation needed|date=September 2020}} The North American Celica was equipped with federally mandated safety equipment such as an energy-absorbing steering column and seat belts. These were optional in some overseas markets.<ref name="Safety">{{cite book |url=https://www.veikl.com/d/Toyota-Celica-Brochure-1974-EN-47704 |title=Celica − Sporty but civilised |publisher=Toyota |location=Japan |date=1974-01-01 |access-date=2022-01-18 |archive-date=2022-01-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118041012/https://www.veikl.com/d/Toyota-Celica-Brochure-1974-EN-47704 |url-status=live }}</ref>

The A40 automatic transmission became an option on North American ST and LT models starting in the 1973 model year. For 1975 the 1974 body was used and sturdier chrome and black rubber bumper bars with horizontally mounted shock absorber mounts (Volvo style) replaced the chrome bumpers used in the earlier cars (in accordance with US Federal bumper laws) mandating impacts without minor damage at {{Convert|5|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}.<ref name="Billion">{{Cite journal| url=https://reason.com/1978/03/01/billion-dollar-bumpers/| first = Jack | last = Solomon | title = Billion Dollar Bumpers| journal = Reason| date =  March 1978}}</ref> Unfortunately the early 8R and 18R series engines proved to be less than durable, with early failures common. The 1974 18R-C engine's durability was improved somewhat, but the 20R introduced for 1975 proved to be a better engine in most respects.

=== 1972 update ===
In August 1972 the Celica's tail lights were updated from one-piece tail lights (affectionately called one-tail or flat lights) to tail lights with distinctive raised brake & turn signal "bubble" lenses. The rear center panel was also redesigned as the fuel tank was moved from the trunk bottom to behind the rear seats and the fuel filler was moved from a concealed location between the tail lights to the left "C" pillar. Other changes included changes to the front and rear badges, the relocation of the towing hooks, changes to the color of the wing mirrors (on cars equipped with sports type mirrors) and changes to the centre console on ST and GT models.<ref name=Fenech>{{cite web |url=https://www.yumpu.com/la/document/read/5166287/the-first-generation-celica-retro-japanese-club |title=The first generation Celica |first=Joel |last=Fenech |access-date=2020-05-12 |via=Yumpu}}{{Self-published source|date=August 2020}}</ref>

=== 1974 update ===
In 1974, for the 1975 model year, the North American spec Celica retained the earlier body but received federally mandated 5&nbsp;mph bumpers front and rear. Body-color urethane panels filled in the spaces previously occupied by the smaller chrome bumpers. This style of bumpers were used in North America until the end of this generation in 1977. Japan also used these bumpers for the Liftback GT, but not lesser grades or the coupe, from 1976 to 1977.

Other changes done during the 1974 model year included the introduction of flared wheel arches, another change in the style of the badges and the introduction of a new style of rear quarter vents. For the Japanese market, the cars also featured a different front end treatment with the introduction of a flat front section (similar to, but not interchangeable with later model Celica,).<ref name=Fenech />

=== 1976 update ===
1976 brought the largest update to the model. The wheelbase of the car was increased and the car featured various difference both externally and internally. Externally the most noticeable difference is the flat front end (similar to earlier [[Japanese domestic market|JDM models]]), the elimination of the removable hood vents (replaced by vents formed in the hood pressing) and the single cowl vent which replaced the twin vents on earlier models. Internally the cars also feature a different dash, seats and carpets. The liftback version also included these changes.<ref name=Fenech />

=== Liftback ===
[[File:1973 Toyota Celica 01.jpg|thumb|left|1973 Toyota Celica Liftback 2000 GT (RA25, Japan)]]
[[File:1973 Toyota Celica 02.jpg|thumb|right|1973 Toyota Celica Liftback 2000 GT (RA25, Japan)]]

The [[fastback]]-styled [[hatchback]], called the ''[[Liftback]]'' by Toyota, was introduced for the Japanese market in April 1973 but not until July 1974 for export models.<ref name="Automobile"/><ref name="Newsday">{{cite web|url=https://www.newsday.com/classifieds/cars/in-the-garage-1977-toyota-celica-gt-1.4815567|title=In the Garage: 1977 Toyota Celica GT|date=2013-03-15|publisher=Newsday|first=David|last=Fluhrer|access-date=2020-09-07|archive-date=2021-01-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124161221/https://www.newsday.com/classifieds/cars/in-the-garage-1977-toyota-celica-gt-1.4815567|url-status=live}}</ref> Models for the [[Japanese domestic market]] Liftback were the 1600 ST, 1600 GT (TA27), 2000 ST, and 2000 GT (RA25 and RA28). The North American liftback (RA29) was only offered with a 2.2-liter 20R engine for the 1976 and 1977 model year. All the liftback models have flat noses. Although there is no "B" pillar in the Liftback, the rear quarter windows are fixed in place and do not roll down (as they do in the hardtop coupe).

The Liftback was often called the ''Japanese Mustang'' or the ''Mustang Celica''.<ref name="Newsday"/> The liftback styling was largely inspired by the 1969 [[Ford Mustang]] fastback, including C-pillar louvers and the vertical bar tail lights that are a signature Mustang styling cue and pay overall homages to the muscle-car era.<ref>{{cite web |last=Joseph |first=Jacob |date= 2015-09-23 |url=https://www.topspeed.com/cars/toyota/1970-toyota-celica/ |title=1970 – 1977 Toyota Celica |publisher=TopSpeed |access-date= 2016-07-10 }}</ref><ref name="Automobile"/>

=== Facelift export models ===
From its 1971 introduction in North America until the 1973 model year, the Celica retained its original styling and trim, and was sold only in ST trim. The tri-color taillights with the "bubble" style arrived for 1973, and continued into early 1974. Mid-1974, the trim was slightly revised. The original ''Celica'' quarter panel script was changed to a bold block-letter font, the "C" pillar trim was restyled with a more modern look, and GT logos switched to a bold serif font.  The GT was the first American Celica to include a 5-speed overdrive transmission as standard, along with an FM/AM radio, leather-wrapped 4-spoke steering wheel, GT rocker panel stripes, styled steel wheels with bright trim rings, and 70-series radial tires. 1974 saw the introduction of the LT to North America. It was similarly equipped as the ST and lasted through the 1975 model year.

For the 1975 model year, U.S. spec Celicas retained the 1974 body but received federally mandated 5-mph bumpers front and rear. Body-color urethane panels filled in the cutouts previously occupied by the smaller chrome bumpers.

In October 1975, the entire Celica lineup was given a facelift with a revised front bumper and grille. The new model codes for facelift hardtop coupe were RA23 for the general worldwide market with an 18R engine or RA24 for America with a 20R engine. The Liftbacks were coded RA28 and TA28 (global markets) or RA29 for the US. Also available was the TA23, which was similar to the RA23 but with the 2T engine and the TA28 offered with the 2T-B. The ''Toyota Celica Liftback GT'' won [[Motor Trend Car of the Year]] (Imported Vehicle) in 1976.

The Celica RA23, TA23, RA28, and TA28 had a more distinctive bulged hood which was lacking in the TA22 or RA20/21 coupé and in the TA27 and RA25 Liftback but was factory in 1975 on the North American RA22 Celica to accommodate the larger 20R motor. The TA22 Celica also had removable vents mounted in the hood which the RA23 and RA28 lacked, while the TA27 and RA25 models had three raised fluted vents inset into the hood. The RA series also had an elongated nose to accommodate the larger engine. The hood vents, fuel filler cap and interior options were also different between the TA and RA series across the model range.  The 1976-77 North American Celicas lost their ammeter and oil pressure gauges; they were replaced by warning lamps in the gauge cluster.

Up until 1976, U.S. Celicas got either wheel covers (ST, LT) or styled steel wheels with trim rings (GT) in the 13-inch size. Starting in 1976, all Celicas got 14-inch styled steel wheels, with trim rings (GT) or without them (ST and LT).

For 1976–1977, the non-U.S. GT Liftback was also available with the 18R-G twincam engine with a Yamaha head and running gear. This engine produced significantly more power than the single-cam 18R. Peak power was about {{convert|100|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 6000&nbsp;rpm.

In Australia, the 1971 TA22 Celica was first released with the 1.6-liter 2T motor, as well as the TA23 in the mid-1975 and the RA23 in 1976 with only 2000 1977 RA28s being imported, all with the 2.0-liter 18R-C motor. The only two GTs ever imported by the AMI ([[Australian Motor Industries]]) which later became Toyota Australia, were a 1971 red TA22 GT and a brown 1973 RA25 GT. These vehicles were a special import by Ken Hougham the managing director of AMI for evaluation. Just like the TA22 GT, the RA25 GT model was never imported due to the power to weight ratio and higher insurance for the twin-cam motor all of which quickly halted any notion of the GTs becoming a staple in the Celica family in Australia. 

<gallery widths="200" heights="150">
File:1st Toyota Celica GT -- 11-18-2010.jpg|1976 Toyota Celica coupé GT (RA24, US). Note the enlarged bumpers, required by US federal law.
File:1976-1977 Toyota Celica (RA23) LT hardtop 02.jpg|1976–1977 Toyota Celica Hardtop coupé 2000 LT (RA23, Australia)
File:Toyota Celica ST liftback ca 1976.JPG|1976 Toyota Celica Liftback 2000 ST (RA28, UK)
File:1971 Red Toyota Celica GT at Motorclassica 2019 (Australia).jpg|1971 red Toyota Celica GT, a show winner at the Australian Motorclassica Concours d’elegance, and a facelift silver LT.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://motorclassica.com.au/features/concours-delegance/australian-international-concours-d-elegance-2019-winners/ |title=Australian International Concours d'Elegance 2019 Winners {{!}} Motorclassica 2019 |location=Australia |year=2019 |access-date=2019-11-05 |archive-date=2019-11-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191105104503/https://motorclassica.com.au/features/concours-delegance/australian-international-concours-d-elegance-2019-winners/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
File:1977 Toyota Celica GT liftback US-spec rear, Chelsea 5.18.19.jpg|1977 Toyota Celica Liftback 2200 GT (RA29, US). Note the enlarged bumpers, required by US federal law.
File:1977 Toyota Celica Liftback GT in silver, dashboard.jpg|1977 Toyota Celica Liftback GT interior
</gallery>

== {{anchor|A40|A50}} Second generation (A40, A50; 1977) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Second generation
| image = Toyota Celica A40 Euro Spec 1978.jpg
| caption = Pre-facelift Toyota Celica 1600 ST Coupé (TA40, UK)
| production = August 1977 – July 1981<ref name=VIM/>
| model_code = {{flatlist|
*A40
*A50
}}
| designer = [[David Stollery]]<ref name=Stollery/>
| class = [[Sports car]]
| body_style = {{unbulleted list
  | 2-door [[notchback]] [[coupé]]
  | 3-door [[liftback]] [[coupé]]
  }}
| layout = [[Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive]]
| related = {{unbulleted list
  | [[Toyota Supra]] (A40, A50)
  | [[Toyota Carina]] (A40, A50)
  }}
| engine = {{unbulleted list
  | 1588&nbsp;cc [[Toyota T engine#2T|''2T & 2T-G'']] [[Straight-four engine|I4]] (TA40/45)
  | 1588&nbsp;cc [[Toyota T engine#12T|''12T'']] I4 (TA41)
  | 1770&nbsp;cc [[Toyota T engine#3T|''3T'']] I4 (TA42)
  | 1770&nbsp;cc [[Toyota T engine#13T|''13T'']] I4 (TA46/47)
  | 1968&nbsp;cc [[Toyota R engine#18R|''18R & 18R-G'']] I4 (RA40/45/55)
  | 1972&nbsp;cc [[Toyota R engine#21R|''21R'']] I4 (RA46)
  | 2189&nbsp;cc [[Toyota R engine#20R|''20R'']] I4 (RA42)
  | 2366&nbsp;cc [[Toyota R engine#22R|''22R'']] I4 (RA43)
  }}
| transmission = {{unbulleted list
  | 3-speed [[Toyota A transmission#A40|A40]] [[automatic transmission|automatic]] ('78–'80)
  | 4-speed [[Toyota A transmission#A40D|A40D]] [[automatic transmission|automatic]] ('81)
  | 5-speed [[Toyota W transmission#W50|W50]] [[manual transmission|manual]]
  | 5-speed [[Toyota W transmission#W55|W55]] [[manual transmission|manual]] ('81)
  }}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2500|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4410|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1640|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1310|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|1055|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
}}

[[Image:Celica 1978 1981.jpg|left|thumb|Pre-facelift Toyota Celica 2200 GT Liftback (RA42, US)]]

The second-generation Celica was released for the 1978 model year (production began in August 1977) and was again available in both notchback coupé and Liftback forms. It was designed in Toyota's [[Calty Design Research]] studio in California.<ref name="DeAg9-7">{{citation | ref = Fam09 | title = 週刊 日本の名車 | trans-title = Famous Japanese Cars Weekly | publisher = K.K. DeAgostini Japan | location = Tokyo | editor-first = Kazuyo | editor-last = Ogawara | volume = 9 | page = 7 | date = 2014-03-25 }}</ref> [[David Stollery]] was responsible for its design.<ref name=Stollery>{{cite web |title=David Stollery |url=https://d23.com/walt-disney-legend/david-stollery/ |publisher=Disney |access-date=2007-11-16 |archive-date=2021-01-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125143323/https://d23.com/walt-disney-legend/david-stollery/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The coupé was no longer a true hardtop; both coupé and Liftback had frameless door glass but featured a thick "B" pillar. The glass areas were significantly increased over the original version, 26% larger for the coupé and 35% larger for the liftback. The A40 Celica was also the first Japanese production car to feature glass which curved in all three dimensions.<ref name="DeAg9-7"/>

[[File:Toyota CELICA COUPE 2000GT (A40) rear.jpg|thumb|left|Pre-facelift Toyota Celica Coupé 2000 SE (RA46, Japan)]]

The early or pre-facelift second-generation Celica was released with round headlights and chrome bumpers for lower grades. The higher grades such as the Japanese GT and all U.S. models have black rubber bumpers. The facelift was launched in August 1979 came with square headlights and revised tail lights. They came with chrome bumpers with rubber protectors on each corners, or for certain models with all polyurethane black bumpers such on the Japanese GT and all U.S. spec cars. The facelift model front end was not only featured square headlights, but also came with new grille, and revised hood and fenders which were not interchangeable with the parts of pre-facelift model. This generation offered as standard equipment a new windshield wiper and headlight switch installation, with the controls operated by levers attached to the steering column.<ref name="1stthru7thCelicaliftback" />

From 1979 until 1981 the Griffith company in the U.S. offered a Targa-style convertible conversion to the coupé. They were called the Sunchaser and had a removable Targa top and a folding rear roof, much like the '67 Porsche 911 soft-window Targa. These were Toyota approved and sold through Toyota dealers. Over 2,000 were produced. In Germany, the same Sunchaser version but also a full convertible and a traditional targa with a fixed rear window (called the TX22) were offered. Conversions were Toyota-approved and carried out from mid-1980 by a company called Tropic.<ref name="AK83">{{cite book | title = Auto Katalog 1983 | editor-last = Heitz | editor-first = Rudolf | publisher = [[:de:Motor Presse Stuttgart|Vereinigte Motor-Verlage GmbH & Co. KG]] | location = Stuttgart | page = 47 | volume = 26 | language = de | date=August 1982 }}</ref>

=== Markets ===
==== Japan ====
The Japanese model grades were ET, LT, ST, SE, XT, GT, and GTV. The GT and GTV have an 18R-G twincam engine. In August 1978, the GTV was replaced by the GT-Rally, a limited edition model that had a 1.6-liter 2T-GEU or 2.0-liter 18R-GEU engine, special grill, special bumpers, black interior (against the norm of colored interiors of the time) and was only available in white or lime green paint.

There were about 70 different variants of second-generation Celica sold in Japan over the model's lifetime. At its pinnacle in 1979, Toyota retailed 49 versions at once.

==== North America ====
Power for North American models was provided by a 2.2&nbsp;L SOHC [[Toyota R engine#20R|20R]] 4-cylinder engine developing {{convert|96|hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|120|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}}  for both ST and GT models.  This new generation offered more safety, power and fuel economy than previous models and was awarded Motor Trend's ''Import Car of the Year'' for 1978.

In 1980, the limited edition ''U.S. Grand Prix GT Liftback'' was offered due to Toyota's connection to the [[Grand Prix of Long Beach|U.S. Grand Prix West]] in [[Long Beach, California]]. For 1981, the North American models were given a bigger 2.4-liter SOHC [[Toyota R engine#22R|22R]] 4-cylinder engine producing {{convert|97|hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|128|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}}, which was simultaneously fitted to the [[Toyota Hilux|Pickup]]. To celebrate the Celica 10th Anniversary, the GTA coupe was released. This was basically a GT coupe with a four-speed automatic transmission, Supra style interior, power windows, upgraded sound system and alloy wheels. The GTA is distinguishable by its copper brown / beige two-tone paint and a "GTA 10th anniversary" plaque on the center console.

The Canadian models were similar to the U.S. models, but the Liftback was also offered in the more affordable ST trim, instead only the higher GT trim in the U.S.

==== Australia ====
In Australia, the new Celica was less sporty than earlier models. The only engine available was the 2-liter 18R, producing {{convert|66.4|kW|PS|0|abbr=on}}, hooked up to a five-speed manual or a three-speed automatic. The suspension was also quite soft and the [[recirculating ball]] steering came in for some criticism for its vagueness.<ref name=Whatcar>{{Citation | title=What car is that? : in Australia & New Zealand | editor-last=Boyce | editor-first=David | ref = DB1 | year=1981 | publisher=Rigby | location=Adelaide, Australia | page = 172 | isbn=0727014803 }}</ref> Both the coupé and the liftback bodywork were available in Australia.<ref name=Whatcar/>

==== Europe ====
Across Europe, the Celica was offered with the 1.6-liter, 2.0-liter, and 2.0-liter Twincam engines. Trim levels were 1600 LT, 1600 ST, 1600 GT, 2000 ST, 2000 XT, and 2000 GT.

=== Gallery ===
{{gallery | width = 200 | height = 121
|File:Toyota-Celicacouperear.jpg|The facelift model Toyota Celica GT Coupe (Japan)
|File:Toyota Celica liftback.jpg|The facelift model Toyota Celica 2200 GT Liftback (RA42, US)
|File:Toyota Celica convertible approaching Schaffen-Diest 2018.jpg|The facelift model Toyota Celica 1600 LT Sunchaser Convertible (TA40, Europe)
|File:Toyota Celica Liftback.jpg|The facelift model Toyota Celica 2000 LT Liftback (RA40, Australia)
}}

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=== Celica XX/Celica Supra ===
{{main article|Toyota Supra}}
[[File:1979 Toyota Celica XX 2000G.jpg|thumb|1979 Toyota Celica XX 2000G (Japan)]]

In April 1978 Toyota began production of the Mark I [[Toyota Supra]] in Japan, as the [[Toyota Celica XX]]. It debuted in the United States as the [[Toyota Celica Supra]] for the 1979 model year. The U.S. Mark I (chassis code MA46) was originally equipped with a {{convert|110|hp|0|abbr=on}} 2.6&nbsp;L (2563&nbsp;cc) 12-valve [[SOHC]] [[straight-six engine]] ([[Toyota M engine#4M|4M-E]]). Simultaneously the Japanese Celica{{nbsp}}XX (chassis code MA45) was offered with a {{convert|140|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} version of the 2.6 or with a {{convert|125|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} 2.0 L 12-valve SOHC inline-six engine ([[Toyota M engine#M|M-EU]]).<ref name=Catvol25>{{citation | ref = JAMA25 | title= 自動車ガイドブック | trans-title = Japanese Motor Vehicles Guide Book 1978/1979 | language = ja | volume = 25 | date = 1978-10-10 | publisher = [[Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association]] | location = Japan | pages = 119–120 | id = 0053-780025-3400 }}</ref>

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{{anchor|Celica Camry|Camry}}

=== Celica Camry ===
{{main article|Toyota Carina}}
[[File:Тойота Celica Camry седан Япония спецификации.jpg|thumb|left|Toyota Celica Camry 1.8 XT (Japan)]]
[[File:1982 Toyota Celica Camry (12047332793).jpg|thumb|right|Toyota Celica Camry 1.8 XT (Japan)]]

Toyota launched the Celica Camry, a four-door [[sedan (car)|sedan]], in the Japanese market during January 1980. This model is a derivative of the second-generation 1977–1981 [[Toyota Carina]] (A40 and A50) with front-end styling resembling that of the contemporary Celica{{nbsp}}XX. Neither a coupe nor a liftback body was offered. Toyota replaced the Celica Camry with the front-wheel drive [[Toyota Camry]] (V10) in 1982.

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== {{anchor|A60}} Third generation (A60; 1981) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Third generation
| image= 1982 Toyota Celica GT-TS.jpg
| caption = Pre-facelift Toyota Celica Coupe GT-TS (TA63, Japan)
| model_code = A60
| production = August 1981<ref name="VIM"/> – July 1985<ref name="US Cat A6#">{{cite book |title=Toyota Celica parts catalog USA & Canada (RA6#, MA61B) |date=May 1986 |publisher=Toyota |id=NO.41213-86}}</ref>
| assembly = Japan: [[Toyota City, Aichi]] ([[Toyota Tsutsumi plant|Tsutsumi plant]]); [[Tahara, Aichi]] ([[Tahara plant]], 1981–1999)
| class = [[Sports car]]
| body_style = {{unbulleted list
  | 3-door [[liftback]] [[coupé]]
  | 2-door [[notchback]] [[coupé]]
  | 2-door [[convertible (car)|convertible]]
  }}
| layout = [[Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive]]
| related = {{unbulleted list
  | [[Toyota Supra]]
  | [[Toyota Carina]]
  }}
| engine ={{unbulleted list| 1588&nbsp;cc [[Toyota T engine#2T|''2T-B/2T-G'']] [[Straight-four engine|I4]] (TA60/61) | 1587&nbsp;cc ''[[Toyota A engine|4A-G]]'' I4 (AA63) | 1770&nbsp;cc ''[[Toyota T engine#3T|3T-E]]'' I4 (TA62) | 1770&nbsp;cc ''[[Toyota T engine#3T-GTE|3T-GTE]]'' I4 (TA63) | 1791&nbsp;cc ''[[Toyota T engine#4T-GTE|4T-GTEU]]'' I4 (TA64) | 1832&nbsp;cc ''[[Toyota S engine|1S-U]]'' I4 (SA60) | 1968&nbsp;cc ''[[Toyota R engine#18R|18R-G]]'' I4 (RA63) | 1972&nbsp;cc ''[[Toyota R engine#21R|21R]]'' I4 (RA60/61) | 1995&nbsp;cc ''[[Toyota S engine#2S-C|2S-C]]'' I4 (SA63) | 2366&nbsp;cc ''[[Toyota R engine#22R|22R/22R-E]]'' I4 (RA64/65) }}
| transmission = {{unbulleted list
  | 4-speed [[Toyota A transmission#A40D|A40D]] [[automatic transmission|automatic]]
  | 5-speed [[Toyota W transmission#W55|W55]], [[Toyota W transmission#W58|W58]], [[Toyota T transmission#T50|T50]] [[manual transmission|manual]]
  }}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2500|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4435|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1665|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1310|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|970|-|1227|kg|lb|abbr=on}}<ref>{{citation |type=brochure |title=Toyota Personenwagen Informatie – Celica |trans-title=Toyota Car Information – Celica |publisher=Toyota |location=Netherlands |id=00050-00300 |date=November 1982}}</ref><ref>{{citation |type=brochure |title=Celica |publisher=Toyota |location=US |id=P/2003 (8/82) 00600-01194 |date=August 1982}}</ref>
}}

August 1981 saw the introduction of the third-generation Celica. The car was initially available in [[notchback]] coupe and [[liftback]] forms with many buyers preferring the liftback. The U.S.-made convertible came in 1984. Styling was changed considerably from previous models and power was provided by a 2.4 L [[Toyota R engine#22R|22R]] or [[Toyota R engine#22R-E|22R-E]] engine in all North American models, while smaller engines were used in other countries. The 2.4 L became the biggest 4-cylinder engine offered in any Celica ever. Other engines were the 1.6-liter 4A, 1.6-liter 2T, 1.8-liter 3T, 1.8-liter 4T, 1.8-liter 1S, 2.0-liter 2S, 2.0-liter 18R-G and 2.0-liter 21R, depending on the particular market. Initial trim levels for the Japanese market were SV, ST, ST-EFI, SX, GT, and GT Rally. Rack and pinion steering was offered for this generation Celica.

The Australian, European, Japanese, and general export model Celicas came with rear side vents, while the North American versions received red [[Automotive lighting#Conspicuity, signal and identification lights|conspicuity lights]] on the rear quarter panels.

In 1982, the [[New York Yankees]] began using a Celica as their [[bullpen car]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/cut4/the-history-and-mysteries-of-the-mlb-bullpen-cart-c210932342 |title=The life, death and rebirth of the bullpen cart |first=Michael |last=Clair |publisher=Major League Baseball |date=2018-02-02 |access-date=2018-02-24 |archive-date=2018-02-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224174841/http://m.mlb.com/cutfour/2017/07/14/210932342/the-history-and-mysteries-of-the-mlb-bullpen-cart |url-status=live }}</ref>

Fuel injection became standard on all North American Celicas started from August 1982, therefore the 22R engine became 22R-E (or 22R-EC with California emissions equipment)with power going up to {{convert|117|hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|128|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}}. In August 1982, Toyota added the GT-S model to the North American market to re-inject the sports image that Celica had lost as it grew larger and heavier with each subsequent model. The GT-S included larger [[Wheel sizing|14x7-inch]] wheels and 225/60HR14 tires, fender flares, independent rear suspension, a sports interior including special seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob. Most of these came from the Supra.  From the windshield back, both cars were nearly identical when in Liftback form. There were also optional rear louvers for the coupe and Liftback.

The Celica was facelifted in August 1983 for the 1984 model year. The revision included fully [[Hidden headlamps|retractable headlights]], restyled grille, and airdam. The rear combination lamps were also revised. The Japanese Celica 1600 GT got new 4A-GE engine, and the 1600 GT-R also powered by the same motor was introduced. Another new model was the turbocharged 1800 GT-TR.

The GT-S convertible, built by [[American Sunroof Company]] (ASC) in California, was originally released in a limited 200 units in 1984. 4,248 more were built for the 1985 model year.

For the European continent, the Celica was offered as 1600 ST with 2T engine and live rear axle (TA60), 2000 XT with 21R engine (RA61) and 2000 GT with 18R-G engine (RA63). The UK models were 2.0 ST for early version and 2.0 XT for the facelift. All 60-series Celicas intended for the UK market were powered by the 21R engine.

In Australia, Toyota decided initially to use the 21R-C in the Celica. As a result, the car only turned out {{convert|67|kW|0|abbr=on}}. However, for the facelift model, it was replaced by the quicker {{convert|73|kW|0|abbr=on}} 2S-C motor, now in combination with independent rear suspension rather than the traditional live axle differential. This version, model code SA63, was only sold in 1983 and 1984 and only in Australia. The 2.0 was then replaced by the injected 2.4-liter motor (22R-E, model code RA65) which provided {{convert|87|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}}.

<gallery widths="200" heights="140">
File:1983 Toyota Celica (SA63) ST coupe (2015-12-07) 02.jpg|Pre-facelift Toyota Celica ST notchback coupe (SA63, Australia)
File:Toyota Celica 1600 GT-R (AA63).jpg|The facelift model Toyota Celica 1600 GT-R Coupe (AA63, Japan)
File:1984 Toyota Celica GT coupé dashboard.jpg|1984 Toyota Celica GT Coupe interior
File:1985 Toyota Celica GT coupé (US), rear right side.jpg|The facelift model Toyota Celica GT Coupe (RA64, US)
File:Toyota Celica GT-S Convertible - 31450559028.jpg|1985 Toyota Celica GT-S Convertible (RA65, US)
File:Toyota Celica A60 Liftback Cambridge.jpg|The facelift model Toyota Celica 2.0 XT Liftback (RA61, UK)
File:1985 Toyota Celica (RA65) XT liftback (21477090952).jpg|1985 Toyota Celica 2400 XT Liftback (RA65, Australia)
</gallery>

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=== Twincam Turbo Group B Rally Car ===
{{main article|Toyota Celica Twin-Cam Turbo}}
[[File:Toyota Celica 1984 Group B.jpg|thumb|right|Juha Kankkunen's 1985 Toyota Celica TwinCam Turbo (TA64) [[Group B]] rally car]]

In September 1982, the first Celica turbo was launched in Japan for the local market only. The GT-T (TA63) came with the twin-spark 1.8-liter [[Toyota T engine#3T-GTE|3T-GTE]] engine, W55 5-speed manual gearbox, a limited slip differential, pump up lumbar "sports" seats and optional digital dash. To meet the FISA regulation for Group B Rally Car to compete in the World Rally Championship (WRC), 200 units of the Celica GT-TS were built. These were the basic cars for Group B Celica Twincam Turbo (TA64) which were built and rallied by [[Toyota Team Europe]] (TTE). The Group B Celica TCT made its WRC debut in the [[1983 World Rally Championship season|1983]] [[Rally Finland]]. The production car had a {{convert|180|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} engine, and with a {{convert|320|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} 4T-GTE engine, the fully works rally car was the most powerful third-generation Celica.

Before the turbo model, the naturally aspirated, twin-cam 16-valve Celica 2000 GT (RA63) was also campaigned; winning the 1982 [[Rally New Zealand]] on its first serious outing.

==== WRC victories ====
:{|class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%; "
! No.
! Event
! Season
! Driver
! Co-driver
! Car
|-
| 1
| {{flagicon|NZL}} [[Rally New Zealand]]
| [[1982 World Rally Championship season|1982]]
| {{Flagicon|SWE}} [[Björn Waldegård]]
| {{Flagicon|SWE}} Hans Thorszelius
| Toyota Celica 2000GT
|-
| 2
| {{Flagicon|Ivory Coast}} [[Rallye Côte d'Ivoire|15ème Rallye Côte d'Ivoire]]
| [[1983 World Rally Championship season|1983]]
| {{Flagicon|SWE}} [[Björn Waldegård]]
| {{Flagicon|SWE}} Hans Thorszelius
| Toyota Celica Twincam Turbo
|-
| 3
| {{Flagicon|Kenya}} [[Safari Rally|32nd Marlboro Safari Rally]]
| [[1984 World Rally Championship season|1984]]
| {{Flagicon|SWE}} [[Björn Waldegård]]
| {{Flagicon|SWE}} Hans Thorszelius
| Toyota Celica Twincam Turbo
|-
| 4
| {{Flagicon|Kenya}} [[Safari Rally|33rd Marlboro Safari Rally]]
| [[1985 World Rally Championship season|1985]]
| {{Flagicon|FIN}} [[Juha Kankkunen]]
| {{Flagicon|GBR}} [[Fred Gallagher (co-driver)|Fred Gallagher]]
| Toyota Celica Twincam Turbo
|-
| 5
| {{Flagicon|Ivory Coast}} [[Rallye Côte d'Ivoire|17ème Rallye Côte d'Ivoire]]
| [[1985 World Rally Championship season|1985]]
| {{Flagicon|FIN}} [[Juha Kankkunen]]
| {{Flagicon|GBR}} [[Fred Gallagher (co-driver)|Fred Gallagher]]
| Toyota Celica Twincam Turbo
|-
| 6
| {{Flagicon|Kenya}} [[Safari Rally|34th Marlboro Safari Rally]]
| [[1986 World Rally Championship season|1986]]
| {{Flagicon|SWE}} [[Björn Waldegård]]
| {{Flagicon|GBR}} [[Fred Gallagher (co-driver)|Fred Gallagher]]
| Toyota Celica Twincam Turbo
|-
| 7
| {{Flagicon|Ivory Coast}} [[Rallye Côte d'Ivoire|18ème Rallye Côte d'Ivoire]]
| [[1986 World Rally Championship season|1986]]
| {{Flagicon|SWE}} [[Björn Waldegård]]
| {{Flagicon|GBR}} [[Fred Gallagher (co-driver)|Fred Gallagher]]
| Toyota Celica Twincam Turbo
|-
|}

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=={{anchor|T160}} Fourth generation (T160; 1985) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Fourth generation
| image = 1986 Toyota Celica (ST162) SX liftback (2016-01-04) 01.jpg   
| caption = Pre-facelift Toyota Celica 2.0 SX Liftback (ST162, Australia)
| model_code = T160
| aka = [[Toyota Corona#T160|Toyota Corona (T160)]] coupe
| production = August 1985 – August 1989<ref name="ST160manualJDM"/>
| 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]]
  | [[Toyota Carina ED]]
  }}
| engine = {{unbulleted list
  | 1.6 L ''[[Toyota A engine#4A-GE|4A-GE]]'' [[DOHC]] [[Straight-four engine|I4]]
  | 1.8 L ''[[Toyota S engine#1S-iLU|1S-iLU]]'' I4
  | 1.8 L ''[[Toyota S engine#4S-Fi|4S-Fi]]'' I4
  | 2.0 L ''[[Toyota S engine#2S-ELC|2S-ELC]]'' I4
  | 2.0 L ''[[Toyota S engine#3S-FE|3S-FE]]'' I4
  | 2.0 L ''[[Toyota S engine#3S-GE|3S-GE]]'' DOHC I4
  | 2.0 L ''[[Toyota S engine#3S-GTE|3S-GTE]]'' [[Turbocharger|turbo]] I4
  }}
| transmission = {{unbulleted list
  | 4-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]]
  | 5-speed [[manual transmission|manual]]
  }}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2525|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{unbulleted list
  | {{convert|4410|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (coupe/convertible)
  | {{convert|4365|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (liftback)
  }}
| width = {{unbulleted list
  | {{convert|67.3|in|mm|abbr=on|order=flip}}
  | {{convert|66.7|in|mm|abbr=on|order=flip}} (Japan)
  }}
| height = {{convert|49.8|in|mm|abbr=on|order=flip}}
}}

[[File:Toyota Celica Coupé GT.jpg|thumb|left|1986 Toyota Celica GT coupé (ST161, US)]]
[[File:Toyota Celica (8762014046).jpg|thumb|left|1987 Toyota Celica GT Convertible (ST162, US)]]
[[File:1987 Toyota Celica (ST162) SX liftback (2015-11-11) 02.jpg|thumb|left|Pre-facelift Toyota Celica 2.0 SX Liftback (ST162, Australia)]]

In August 1985 the Celica was changed completely. It was an all-new vehicle with front wheel drive, a rounded, flowing body and new 2.0 L four-cylinder engines. The Celica was no longer built on the [[List of Toyota platforms|Toyota A platform]], and instead realigned with the Toyota T platform underpinning the [[Toyota Corona]]. The Toyota A platform was now exclusive to the [[Toyota Supra]]. The coupe bodystyle in Japan was used only for the [[Toyota Corona#T160|Corona coupe]], sold only at Japanese Toyota dealerships ''[[Toyopet Store]]'' without the retractable headlights.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.7tune.com/1985-toyota-corona-coupe-2000-gt-r/ |title=1985 Toyota Corona coupe 2000 GT-R |date= 2008-05-16 |first=Adam |last=Zillin |access-date= 2012-10-17 |publisher=7tune.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219215449/http://www.7tune.com/1985-toyota-corona-coupe-2000-gt-r/ |archive-date= 2014-02-19 }}</ref> An optional feature only offered on the Corona coupe was four-wheel steering, not shared with the Celica during this generation, however, the turbocharged engine on the Celica was not installed in the Corona coupe.

Toyota introduced the "ultimate Celica", the [[Toyota Celica GT-Four|GT-Four (ST165)]] onto the Japanese market in October 1986.<ref name="ST160manualJDM">{{cite book |title=Toyota Celica Parts Catalogue E-ST160,162,163,165 |url=http://members.iinet.com.au/~stepho/manuals/Celica/T160_parts_handbook |access-date= 2009-09-18 |date=May 1990 |id=NO.52219-90}}</ref> With full-time [[all-wheel drive]], including an electronically controlled central locking differential, and a [[turbocharged]] version of the GT-S 2.0 L engine producing {{cvt|185|PS|kW|0}} ([[Toyota S engine#3S-GTE|3S-GTE]]), it immediately took its place as the flagship of the Celica range and became the official Toyota rally car for all years of production. The GT-Four, with a revised viscous coupling central locking differential, began export in 1987 (1988 U.S. model year) and marketed in North America as the [[All-trac]] Turbo. It was rated at {{cvt|190|bhp|kW PS|0}} and {{convert|190|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}}. The [[All-trac]] system was also offered for a limited time on the [[Toyota Camry|Camry]], and [[Toyota Corolla|Corolla]] in North America without the turbo, as well as the normally aspirated and supercharged [[Toyota Previa|Previa]].

The ST165 chassis design was quite acclaimed in its time.<ref>{{cite web |title=Auto Speed – Getting Into The GT4 |url=http://autospeed.com/cms/A_1820/article.html |access-date=2009-08-20 |archive-date=2009-08-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090805051611/http://autospeed.com/cms/A_1820/article.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> Toyota chose not to make any drastic suspension changes for the AWD GT-Four. The front suspension comprises MacPherson struts with an anti-swaybar and strut tower brace, while the rear employs struts with a trailing link and twin lateral links per side plus an anti-swaybar.

The ST165 GT-Four made its World Rally debut in the 1988 Tour de Corse and finished 6th. The first victory came in 1988 Cyprus (non-WRC), and the first WRC victory in 1989 Rally Australia.

As with the previous generation, the convertibles were fitted by [[American Specialty Cars|ASC]]. Coupes were shipped from Japan to their facility in Rancho Dominguez, California, where the top was chopped and a power convertible top, reinforcements to the chassis, rear quarter windows, and a one-piece fold-down seat were installed. ASC also handled the process for the Japanese market. Partially built, right-hand-drive Celicas were shipped from Japan to California, ASC performed the conversion, and the completed cars made a second trip across the Pacific back to Japan. The Celica convertible was in high demand in Japan because of the exotic appeal of the American modifications.<ref>{{cite book
 |last=Rasmussen
 |first=Henry
 |date= 1989
 |title= Japanese Exotic Cars
 |location= Osceola, WI, USA
 |publisher= Motorbooks International Publishers & Wholesalers
 |page= 115
 |isbn=  087938333X
}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Summary of 4th Generation Models
|-
! Chassis Code
! Body Style
! Engine
! Trim Level
! Market
|-
| AT160
| Coupe, Liftback
| 4A-F, 4A-GE
| 1.6 ST (4A-F), 1.6 GT (4A-GE)
| Japan, General
|-
| ST160
| Liftback
| 1S-iLU
| 1.8 ST, 1.8 SX
| Japan<ref name="ST160manualJDM"/>
|-
| ST161
| Coupe, Liftback
| 2S-ELC
| 2.0 ST, 2.0 GT (1986 model year only)
| North America
|-
| ST162
| Coupe, Liftback, convertible
| 3S-FE, 3S-GE
| 2.0 ST & 2.0 GT (3S-FE), 2.0 GT-R (3S-GELU), 2.0 GT-i 16, 2.0 SX & 2.0 GT-S (3S-GE), 2.0 ZR (3S-FE)
| Japan (liftback and convertible),<ref name="ST160manualJDM"/> North America (all body styles), Europe (liftback and convertible), Australia & New Zealand (liftback and coupe)
|-
| ST163
| Liftback
| 4S-Fi
| 1.8 ST, 1.8 SX
| Japan (introduced May 1988)<ref name="ST160manualJDM"/>
|-
| ST165
| Liftback
| 3S-GTE
| GT-Four, Turbo All-Trac
| Japan,<ref name="ST160manualJDM"/> Europe, North America
|}

=== Japan ===
For the Japanese market the fourth-generation Celica started with the 1.8-litre 1S-iSU engine in the ST160 and 1.6-litre 4A-GE engine in the AT160.
The 4A engine in the 1.6 GT was terminated in August 1987 and the 1S-iLU engine was replaced by the 4S-Fi engine in the ST163 in May 1988. Models with the 3S-GELU sports twincam came in GT and GT-R trim levels. The 3S-GTE turbo engine was also introduced in October 1986 for the all-wheel drive ST165 GT-Four. The factory Convertible (coded ST162C) was offered with the twincam 3S-FE engine.<ref name="ST160manualJDM"/> The vehicle with the 2.0 liter engine was regarded as the top trim level package due to the increased annual [[Road tax#Japan|road tax]] so the GT was fully equipped to justify the tax liability.

Non twincam models came in ST and SX trim levels with 1S-iLU engine. Models with the 3S-FE economy twincam came in the ZR trim level, including the Convertible. A digital instrument panel was offered on the higher grades GT and GT-R. The notchback two-door coupe bodystyle was not offered as a Celica in Japan; instead this body was sold as the Toyota Corona coupe, with fixed headlights rather than the Celica's flip-up units.

=== Australia ===
[[File:1987-1989 Toyota Celica (ST162) SX liftback 01.jpg|thumb|left|Facelift Toyota Celica 2.0 SX Liftback (ST162, Australia)]]
[[File:1987-1989 Toyota Celica (ST162) SX liftback 02.jpg|thumb|right|Facelift Toyota Celica 2.0 SX Liftback (ST162, Australia)]]

The Australian spec Celica ST162 were the base model ST with 3S-FE engine offered as notchback coupe and liftback, and the top-of-the-line SX Liftback with higher performance 3S-GE Twincam engine. Rear spoiler and alloy wheels came standard on the SX, which made it the same appearance as the Japanese GT-R or American GT-S.

The limited edition SX White Lightning with all white bumpers, side protectors and wheels was offered in 1989. Inside, it featured cruise control (automatic models only) and the same sports seats used in the ST165 GT-Four, but was otherwise identical to the SX.

=== Europe ===
In most European countries these models were available instead:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!rowspan="2"|Chassis code!!rowspan="2"|Model!!rowspan="2"|Engine!!colspan="2"|Power!!rowspan="2"|at<br />rpm!!rowspan="2"|Nm!!rowspan="2"|at<br />rpm!!rowspan="2"|kg!!rowspan="2"|0–100<br />km/h (0-62&nbsp;mph)!! colspan="2" |Top Speed
|-
!kW!!PS!!km/h!!mph
|-
|AT160||1.6 ST||1587 cc 8V [[Toyota A engine#4A-C|4A-C]] ([[Carburetor|Carb]])||{{convert|64|kW|PS|0|disp=table}}||5600&nbsp;||136||3600&nbsp;||1005||12.4 s||{{convert|175|km/h|mph|0|disp=table}}
|-
|AT160||1.6 GT||1587 cc 16V [[Toyota A engine#4A-GE|4A-GE]]||{{convert|92|kW|PS|0|disp=table}}||6600&nbsp;||142||5000&nbsp;||1060||8.9 s||{{convert|205|km/h|mph|0|disp=table}}
|-
|ST162||2.0 GT||1998 cc 16V [[Toyota S engine#3S-FE|3S-FE]]||{{convert|92|kW|PS|0|disp=table}}||5600&nbsp;||169||4400&nbsp;||1060||8.9 s||{{convert|205|km/h|mph|0|disp=table}}
|-
|ST162||2.0 GT-S||1998 cc 16V [[Toyota S engine#3S-GE|3S-GE]]||{{convert|112|kW|PS|0|disp=table}}||6400&nbsp;||180||4800&nbsp;||1130||8.6 s||{{convert|210|km/h|mph|0|disp=table}}
|-
|ST165||2.0 GT-Four||1998 cc 16V [[Toyota S engine#3S-GTE|3S-GTE]] Turbo||{{convert|142|kW|PS|0|disp=table}}||6000&nbsp;||249||3200&nbsp;||1465||7.9 s||{{convert|220|km/h|mph|0|disp=table}}
|}

The convertible (better known as cabriolet) was based on the 2.0 GT. The GT-S was badged 2.0 GT-i 16. The GT-Four came with turbo 4WD decal on the rear spoiler and Toyota 4WD emblem on the grille.

=== North America ===
[[File:ST165 1988 black mchoi.jpg|thumb|right|1988 Toyota Celica All-Trac Turbo (ST165, U.S.)]]

Trims available were the ST coupe or the GT and GT-S that came as a coupe or Liftback; with the GT trim available as a soft-top convertible starting in the 1987 model year. The GT-Four was available as a model year 1988, 2 years after the release in Japan. All trims came standard with a tachometer, oil pressure, voltmeter (replaced with a boost meter in the ST165) gauges and a rear window defogger for the interior.

'''ST''': The ST was the most basic form of the T160 chassis. In 1986, the chassis was designated as the ST161. It had the [[SOHC]] 8-valve, 2.0 L [[Toyota S engine#2S-E|2S-E]] 4-cylinder engine from the Camry, producing {{convert|97|hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,400 rpm and 118&nbsp;ft-lbs. of torque at 4,000 rpm. However, this only lasted a year as it was changed over to an all new [[DOHC]] engine [[Toyota S engine#3S-FE|3S-FE]] for the 1987 model year producing {{convert|115|hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,200 rpm and 124&nbsp;ft-lbs. of torque at 4,400 rpm; and as a result, the chassis designation was changed to ST162. The ST was the lightest T160 chassis at 2,455&nbsp;lbs. with the manual transmission. A 5-speed manual was the only transmission available in 1986, with a 4-speed automatic being optional 1987 onwards, bringing the curb weight to 2,522&nbsp;lbs. Steel wheels were wrapped with 165/80-13 tires. The interior had manual windows and locks, bucket seats and an AM/FM receiver as standard features. Power steering and power brakes were standard, with ventilated discs in the front and drum brakes in the rear. Cable operated air conditioning was optional.<ref name="toyotareference.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.toyotareference.com/celica/1986-1989 |title=Toyota Celica Touchup Paint Codes, Image Galleries, Brochure and TV Commercial Archives |access-date=2014-09-25 |archive-date=2017-12-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228234039/http://www.toyotareference.com/celica/1986-1989 |url-status=live }}</ref>

'''GT''': The GT shared the ST's engine as well as the chassis designation being the ST161 with a 2S-E engine in 1986 quickly changing over to the ST162 with a 3S-FE engine 1987 onwards. The curb weight was 2,515&nbsp;lbs for the coupe and 2546&nbsp;lbs. for the Liftback. A 4-speed overdrive automatic transmission ([[Toyota A transmission#A140L|A140L]]) was an option, bringing the curb weight up to 2,579 and 2,610&nbsp;lbs., respectively. The convertible weighed in at 2,700&nbsp;lbs. for the manual and 2760&nbsp;lbs. for the automatic. For the interior, the GT came with an electronic 4-speaker AM/FM/MPX tuner, power side mirrors, tilt steering wheel, driver's lumbar support and an automatic retracting radio antenna was standard. Power locks, windows, power tilt/slide sunroof, side mirror defogger, cruise control, electronic air conditioning, and 13x5.5-inch aluminum alloy wheels were optional with 185/70-13 tires. A digital instrument panel was available as an option for the non-convertible GT trim only. The GT also includes a front strut bar across the two strut towers as an upgrade over the ST trim, but retains the front ventilated disc and rear drum brake combination from the ST.<ref name="toyotareference.com"/>

'''GT-S''': The GT-S (chassis code ST162) was given a de-tuned version of the DOHC 2.0 L engine ([[Toyota S engine#3S|3S-GELC]]) featuring [[T-VIS]] and a 6,800 rpm redline producing {{convert|135|hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,000 rpm and 125&nbsp;ft-lbs of torque at 4,800 rpm. An EGR and O2 sensor restricted the engine along with a milder ECU. The GT-S replaced the rear drum brakes with disc brakes going along with a 5x100 bolt pattern. Standard features in addition to the GT trim included an 8-way adjustable sports bucket seats with power lumbar and side bolsters, automatic climate control, side mirror defogger, wrap-around spoiler, telescopic steering wheel, and speed-rated 205/60-14 tires on 14x6-inch alloy wheels. Leather interior including shift knob, door panel inserts, and steering wheel were optional. In Canada, all GT-S models were 5-speed ([[Toyota S transmission#S53|S53]]) manual transmissions, but in the U.S., an electronic-controlled 4-speed automatic ([[Toyota A transmission#A140E|A140E]]) with lock-up torque converter was available. New features in 1988–1989 included an illuminated vanity light as standard and [[anti-lock brakes|ABS]] as optional.<ref name="toyotareference.com"/>

'''Turbo All-Trac''': The turbo All-Trac (chassis code ST165), or turbo 4wd as it was named in Canada, is the North American version of the GT-Four. It was given a DOHC turbocharged, water-to-air intercooled 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine ([[Toyota S engine#3S|3S-GTE]]) featuring [[T-VIS]] producing {{convert|190|hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,000 rpm and 190&nbsp;ft-lbs of torque at 3,200 rpm. The All-Trac only came with a 5-speed all-wheel-drive transmission with a viscous-coupling center differential, bringing the curb weight to 3,197&nbsp;lbs. The ST165 was not sold in North America before 1988 except for seventy-seven special-edition cars sold in 1987 as 1988 models at each of the 77 Toyota dealerships in California to commemorate Toyota's IMSA GTO championship win. These Celicas are all white with white wheels and blue interior and have "IMSA GTO CHAMPION" printed in small letters on the side moulding, as well as a white stripe on the grill. This top-of-the-line trim came with the same options as the GT-S with the exception of the power interior options, leather steering wheel, fog lights, V-rated tires, and a factory full body kit as standard. One interior feature that is missing from the GT-S trim and other trims is the cup holder as the center console is different due to a larger center body tunnel to accommodate for the ST165's center drive shaft.<ref name="toyotareference.com"/>

=={{anchor|T180}} Fifth generation (T180; 1989) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Fifth generation
| image = Toyota Celica front 20080127.jpg
| caption = Facelift Toyota Celica 1.6 ST-i Liftback (AT180, Europe)
| model_code = T180
| production = September 1989 – September 1993
| assembly = Japan: [[Tahara, Aichi]] ([[Tahara plant]])
| class = [[Sports car]]
| body_style = {{unbulleted list
  | 2-door [[notchback]] [[coupé]]
  | 2-door [[Convertible (car)|convertible]]
  | 3-door [[liftback]] (normal-body)
  | 3-door liftback coupé (wide-body)
  }}
| 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]]
  | [[Toyota Corona EXIV]]
  }}
| engine = {{unbulleted list
  | 1.6 L [[Toyota A engine#4A-FE|4A-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 [[Turbocharger|turbo]] [[Toyota S engine#3S-GTE|3S-GTE]] I4
  | 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|2525|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{unbulleted list
  | Coupe/convertible: {{convert|4470|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
  | Narrow body Liftback: {{convert|4410|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
  | Wide body Liftback: {{convert|4420|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
  }}
| width = {{unbulleted list
  | 1990 ST Coupe: {{convert|1690|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
  | Convertible, 1991–93 coupe, narrow body liftback: {{convert|1705|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
  | Wide body Liftback: {{convert|1745|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
  }}
| height = {{unbulleted list
  | Liftback FF: {{convert|50.4|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
  | Coupe, Liftback 4WD: {{convert|50.6|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
  | Convertible: {{convert|51.2|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
  }}
}}

The fifth-generation Celica was introduced in September 1989 for the 1990 model year. The Celica received new Super Round organic styling, upgraded wheels and tires, more powerful [[Toyota Celica GT-Four|GT-Four]] (All-Trac Turbo in the U.S.) with better cooling system, and for the Japanese market only, the four-wheel steering (4WS) models. Toyota engineers claimed that the round styling and lack of straight edges increased strength without adding weight. The Japanese market models were now S-R, Z-R, GT-R, Active Sports (first Toyota with [[Toyota Active Control Suspension]]), and GT-Four. The S-R and Z-R were powered by a 3S-FE engine, while the GT-R and Active Sports came with a 3S-GE. The 3S-GTE in the GT-Four features an air-to-air intercooler and CT26 twin entry turbo to eliminate exhaust gas interference.
The Japanese market GT-Four has {{convert|165|kW|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|304|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} of torque, a result of more aggressive ignition advance and ceramic turbine. The Full-time 4WD system in the GT-Four has [[viscous coupling]] limited-slip center differential and [[Torsen]] rear differential.<ref name="toyota-global.com">{{cite web |url=https://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/vehicle_lineage/car/id60010085/index.html |title=Celica GT-Four}}</ref>

[[File:5th-Toyota-Celica-coupe.jpg|thumb|left|Pre-facelift Toyota Celica 1.6 ST notchback coupe (AT180, US)]]

The North American Celica had fixed door mirrors and amber front corner lights. All other destination models had folding mirrors and front clear corner lights. Driver's side SRS Airbag is standard on all U.S. models. The base model ST has 1.6-liter 4A-FE, the GT and GT-S were powered by the 2.2-liter 5S-FE. The 1.6-liter was similar to the one used in the Corolla. The GT-S was rated {{convert|5|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} more than the GT at {{convert|135|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}. The 2.2-liter was designed for more low-end torque, which appealed to U.S. buyers' preferences as opposed to the high-revving engines of the past. This engine was similar to the Camry's engine except for the balance shafts. The All-Trac Turbo was available with the improved 2.0-liter 3S-GTE engine. It was rated at {{convert|200|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|200|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} torque. The GT-S and all export market GT-Four/All-Trac Turbo are wide-body liftbacks with flared fenders. The Japanese market GT-Four was also offered as narrow-body for the pre-facelift model.
<ref name="consumerguide.com">{{cite web |url=https://consumerguide.com/used/1990-93-toyota-celica/|title=1990-93 Toyota Celica|date=30 July 2014 }}</ref>

Trim levels for the European Celica were 1.6 ST-i, 2.0 GT-i 16, and GT-Four. The 2.0 GT-i 16 cabriolet was offered only in certain European countries. Only the 2.0 GT-i 16 liftback and GT-Four were officially sold in the UK. New for 1992, the wide body Liftback 2.0 GT-i 16 was offered in the Netherlands and Belgium. This was basically a GT-S with 3S-GE engine.

[[File:Toyota Celica SX.jpg|thumb|left|Pre-facelift Toyota Celica SX Liftback (ST184, Australia)]]

Model grades for Australian Celica were SX coupe, SX Liftback, GT-Four, and also 150 units limited edition GT-Four Group A Rallye. The Australian cars are less luxurious than Japanese market and North American market models. Initially, the GT-Four did not come with ABS and fog lamps, which became standard few months after the introduction. In 1993, the Limited Edition WRC Trophy model was offered in Australia. This is basically the SX with sport front seats from the GT-Four, cruise control, rear window shade / spoiler, and special decals.

[[File:Toyota Celica ST183C rear.jpg|thumb|left|Pre-facelift Toyota Celica 4WS Convertible (ST183, Japan)]]

In August 1990, the wide body Liftback GT-Four A and Convertible, in base and Type G trim levels, were added into the Japanese Celica line up.<ref name=Catvol37>{{citation | ref = JAMA37 | title = 自動車ガイドブック | trans-title = Japanese Motor Vehicles Guide Book 1990~'91 | language = Japanese | volume = 37 | date = 1990-10-25 | publisher = [[Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association]] | location = Japan | page = 156 | id = 0053-900037-3400 }}</ref> Super Live Sound System with 10 speakers became standard on the GT-Four A and optional in other models except the S-R. The Celica [[convertible (car)|convertible]] was built by American Sunroof Corporation (ASC) in California. It was offered as GT in the U.S. with 5S-FE engine, and as base model and upmarket Type G in Japan or 2.0 GT-i 16 cabriolet in Europe with 3S-GE engine. The Japanese market convertible also has 4WS. To celebrate 20 years of Celica production, the 20th Anniversary GT-R was released for the Japanese market in December 1990. This limited edition GT-R has the GT-Four front bumper.

There are three different gearboxes for ST185 GT-Four. The E150F gearbox with 4.285 final gear ratio was installed in the regular Japanese version and All-Trac Turbo. The European and Australian models, as well as the RC/Carlos Sainz/Group A models, came with the E151F gearbox with 3.933 ratio. The Japanese market only GT-Four Rally, a limited edition lightweight rally version sold only in Japan (not to be confused with the Australian GT-Four Grp A Rallye model), has the E152F gearbox with close ratio on the 1st through 4th gear and 4.285 final ratio. It also came with steel wheels and without air conditioning, power windows, or a power antenna. The early model GT-Four Rally is based on the narrow body, and the facelift model is wide body with round fog lights. Also sold in Japan only was the GT-Four V. This was an economy version of narrow body without alloy wheels, leather, or Super Live Sound System, but still came with fog lights, power windows, and optional sunroof.
<ref name="goo-net.com">{{cite web |url=https://www.goo-net.com/car/TOYOTA/CELICA/E-ST185.html |title=型式:E-St185｜セリカ(トヨタ)の総合情報 &#124; 【グーネット】 }}</ref>

[[Anti-lock brakes]] (ABS) were available on the GT-S and All-Trac for all four years and was available on the GT for 1992 and 1993 models. ABS, Leather interior, power sunroof, and System 10 premium sound system are optional on the GT-S and the 1990–1992 All-Trac Turbo, and standard on the 1993 All-Trac Turbo. With its sport-style interior, power-operated driver's seat, auto tilt-away steering wheel, and cruise control as standard equipment, the All-Trac Turbo (known as the GT-Four outside of the U.S.) was the most expensive Celica yet. With a 2.0-liter [[turbocharged]] [[Toyota S engine#3S-GTE|3S-GTE]] producing {{convert|149|kW|0|abbr=on}}, it was the most powerful Celica ever sold in the U.S.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
!colspan="9"| 5th Generation Models
|-
! Chassis code
! Model(s)
! Body style
! 2/4WS, FWD/4WD
! Engine
! Power
! Torque
! Markets
! Japan price (¥1000)
|-
| AT180
| ST-i (Europe), ST (North America, General)
| Coupe, Liftback
| 2WS, FWD
| [[Toyota A engine#4A-FE|4A-FE]]
| {{convert|77|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 6,000 rpm
| 138 Nm (101&nbsp;lb-ft) at 4,800 rpm
| Europe, North America, General
| –
|-
| ST182
| S-R
| Liftback
| 2WS, FWD
| [[Toyota S engine#3S-FE|3S-FE]]
| {{convert|93|kW|0|abbr=on}}
| 186 Nm (137&nbsp;lb-ft) at 4,400 rpm
| Japan
| 1464
|-
| ST182
| Z-R
| Liftback
| 2WS, FWD
| [[Toyota S engine#3S-FE|3S-FE]]
| {{convert|93|kW|0|abbr=on}}
| 186 Nm (137&nbsp;lb-ft) at 4,400 rpm
| Japan
| 1608
|-
| ST182
| GT-R
| Liftback
| 2WS, FWD
| [[Toyota S engine#3S-GE|3S-GE]]
| {{convert|121|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 6,800 rpm
| 191 Nm (142&nbsp;lb-ft) at 4,800 rpm
| Japan
| 1880
|-
| ST182
| 2.0 GT-i 16
| Liftback (all), convertible (Europe only)
| 2WS, FWD
| [[Toyota S engine#3S-GE|3S-GE]]
| {{convert|118|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 6,600 rpm
| 186 Nm (137&nbsp;lb-ft) at 4,800 rpm
| Europe, Middle East
| –
|-
| ST182
| 2.0 GTS-i 16
| Liftback wide-body
| 2WS, FWD
| [[Toyota S engine#3S-GE|3S-GE]]
| {{convert|118|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 6,600 rpm
| 186 Nm (137&nbsp;lb-ft) at 4,800 rpm
| Belgium, The Netherlands
| –
|-
| ST183
| 4WS S-R
| Liftback
| 4WS, FWD
| [[Toyota S engine#3S-FE|3S-FE]]
| {{convert|93|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 6,600 rpm
| 186 Nm (137&nbsp;lb-ft) at 4,400 rpm
| Japan
| 1554
|-
| ST183
| 4WS Z-R
| Liftback
| 4WS, FWD
| [[Toyota S engine#3S-FE|3S-FE]]
| {{convert|93|kW|0|abbr=on}}
| 186 Nm (137&nbsp;lb-ft) at 4,400 rpm
| Japan
| 1698
|-
| ST183
| 4WS GT-R
| Liftback
| 4WS, FWD
| [[Toyota S engine#3S-GE|3S-GE]]
| {{convert|121|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 6,800 rpm
| 191 Nm (142&nbsp;lb-ft) at 4,800 rpm
| Japan
| 1970
|-
| ST183
| Active Sports
| Liftback
| 4WS, FWD
| [[Toyota S engine#3S-GE|3S-GE]]
| {{convert|121|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 6,800 rpm
| 191 Nm (142&nbsp;lb-ft) at 4,800 rpm
| Japan
| 3200
|-
| ST183
| 4WS convertible, 4WS convertible Type G
| Convertible
| 4WS, FWD
| [[Toyota S engine#3S-GE|3S-GE]]
| {{convert|121|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 6,800 rpm
| 191 Nm (142&nbsp;lb-ft) at 4,800 rpm
| Japan
| 2605
|-
| ST184
| GT (North America), SX (Australia)
| Convertible (North America only), Coupe & Liftback (all)
| 2WS, FWD
| [[Toyota S engine#5S-FE|5S-FE]]
| {{convert|97|-|101|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 5,400 rpm
| 196 Nm (145&nbsp;lb-ft) at 4,400 rpm
| U.S., Canada, Australia
| –
|-
| ST184
| GT-S
| Liftback wide-body
| 2WS, FWD
| [[Toyota S engine#5S-FE|5S-FE]]
| {{convert|97|-|101|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 5,400 rpm
| 196 Nm (145&nbsp;lb-ft) at 4,400 rpm
| North America, Thailand, Hong Kong
| –
|-
| ST185
| GT-Four, GT-Four V
| Liftback narrow-body
| 2WS, 4WD
| [[Toyota S engine#3S-GTE|3S-GTE]]
| {{convert|165|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 6,000 rpm
| 304 Nm (224&nbsp;lb-ft) at 3,200 rpm
| Japan
| 2685
|-
| ST185
| GT-Four A, Turbo All-Trac, Turbo 4WD
| Liftback wide-body
| 2WS, 4WD
| [[Toyota S engine#3S-GTE|3S-GTE]]
| {{convert|149|-|165|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 6,000 rpm
| 271 Nm (200&nbsp;lb-ft) – 304 Nm (224&nbsp;lb-ft) at 3,200 rpm
| Japan, Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand
| 2900
|-
| ST185
| GT-Four RC, Turbo 4WD Carlos Sainz, GT-Four Grp A Rallye
| Liftback wide-body
| 2WS, 4WD
| [[Toyota S engine#3S-GTE|3S-GTE]]
| {{convert|153|-|173|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 6,000 rpm
| 271 Nm (200&nbsp;lb-ft) – 304 Nm (224&nbsp;lb-ft) at 3,200 rpm
| Japan, Europe, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand
| 3171
|}

=== Facelift ===

[[File:1991-1994 Toyota Celica (ST184R) SX liftback 02.jpg|right|thumb|Facelift Toyota Celica 2.2 SX Liftback (ST184R, Australia)]]
[[File:CelicaST185GT4AFresnoF.jpg|thumb|right|1993 Toyota Celica All-Trac Turbo (ST185, US)]]

In August 1991, Toyota facelifted the Celica for the 1992 model year.<ref name=Catvol38>{{citation | ref = JAMA38 | title = 自動車ガイドブック | trans-title = Japanese Motor Vehicles Guide Book 1991~'92 | language = Japanese | volume = 38 | date = 1991-10-29 | publisher = [[Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association]] | location = Japan | page = 172 | id = 4-915220-38-9 C0053 }}</ref> Changes included:
* Stiffer anti-roll bar was added and suspension spring rates were increased.
* New three-way [[catalytic converter]].
* Toyota ellipse emblems on the hood and trunk.
* Taillights redesign (with smoke red frame).
* Improved gear linkage and a shorter gearshift.
* The Japanese market models received 3-point rear seat belts.
* New [[Toyota S engine#5S-FE|5S-FE]], producing {{convert|100|kW|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|196|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}} of torque.
* Front discs were now {{convert|277|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} and ventilated.
* The front-drive models (except for the wide body Liftback GT-S, which used the same front bumper as the 4WD models) received a new style bumper.
* The export version GT-Four / All-Trac Turbo and GT-S retained automatic air conditioner, but the push button fan switch was replaced by the more conventional rotary type.
* The North American GT and Australian SX models received standard fog lights.
* 15-inch wheels on the Japanese Z-R (optional) and GT-R, European and North American GT, and Australian SX models (standard) fitted with 205/55VR tires.
* Discontinued Japanese market models: 4WS S-R, Active Sports, and narrow body GT-Four.
* The ''A'' was dropped from the ''GT-Four A'' and the wide-body turbo model was simply known as the ''GT-Four''.
* New round fog lights with yellow bulbs for the Japanese market GT-Four.
* The Japanese market only GT-Four Rally uses the wide body shell.
* The Cruise Control Package, SD Package and Luxury Package became optional on the Japanese market Z-R, GT-R, and GT-Four models.

==== GT-Four RC ====
[[File:1992 Toyota Celica GT4 Turbo.jpg|thumb|1992 Toyota Celica GT-Four Carlos Sainz Limited Edition (ST185, UK)]]

For the FIA [[World Rally Championship|WRC]] Group A homologation, the special [[rallying|rally]] edition of 5000 units named Celica GT-Four RC was launched in Japan in September 1991.<ref>{{citation | ref = JAMA39 | title = 自動車ガイドブック | trans-title = Japanese Motor Vehicles Guide Book 1992~'93 | language = Japanese | volume = 39 | date = 1992-10-26 | publisher = [[Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association]] | location = Japan | page = 150 | id = 4-915220-39-7 }}</ref> The export models are called the [[Carlos Sainz Sr.|Carlos Sainz]] (CS) Limited Edition in Europe and Singapore (in honour of the famous European World Rally Champion) or Group A Rallye in Australia.

Special features include:

* Different [[intercooler]] (water-to-air as opposed to air-to-air) which [[Toyota Team Europe]] wanted so they could more easily tune their WRC car.
* More aggressively tuned ECU.
* Shortened shift lever throw and clutch pedal travel.
* Triple cone synchromesh on gears 2 and 3, up from double cone.
* Different hood, the emphasis of which is to get rid of heat as fast as possible (instead of scooping in air, as is the case with the standard ST185 hood).
* Different style of front bumper that is much lighter and has more openings than the one on the regular GT-Four with air-to-air intercooler.

Out of the 5,000 units, 1,800 stayed in Japan, 3,000 were for the selected European countries, 150 were delivered to Australia, 25 went to Singapore, and a few were exported to other markets.

{{Clear}}

== {{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.

=={{anchor|T230}}Seventh generation (T230; 1999) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Seventh generation
| image = Toyota-Celica-GT.jpg
| caption = Pre-Facelift Toyota Celica GT (ZZT230, US)
| model_code = T230
| production = July 1999 – April 2006
| assembly = Japan: [[Susono]], [[Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka]] (Higashi-Fuji plant)<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, Toyota Motor East Japan">{{cite web |url=http://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/data/automotive_business/production/production/japan/general_status/toyota_motor_east_japan.html |title=Affiliates (Toyota wholly-owned subsidiaries)-Toyota Motor East Japan, Inc. |publisher=Toyota Motor Corporation |year=2012 |access-date=2014-07-21 |archive-date=2019-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191028224653/http://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/data/automotive_business/production/production/japan/general_status/toyota_motor_east_japan.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
| designer = Alan R. Schneider, Yasuhiko Mizuhata, Hiroyuki Metsugi (1997)<ref name="Design Patent">{{cite web |title=Patent US D419487 |url=https://patents.google.com/patent/USD419487 |access-date= 2015-03-28 }}</ref>
| class = [[Sports car]]
| body_style = 3-door [[liftback]] [[coupé]]
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]]
| platform = [[Toyota MC platform]]
| related = 
| engine = {{unbulleted list
  | 1.8 L [[Toyota ZZ engine#1ZZ-FE|1ZZ-FE]] [[Straight-four engine|I4]]
  | 1.8 L [[Toyota ZZ engine#2ZZ-GE|2ZZ-GE]] I4
  }}
| transmission = {{unbulleted list
  | 4-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]]
  | 5-speed [[manual transmission|manual]]
  | 6-speed manual
  }}
| wheelbase = {{convert|102.4|in|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| length = {{convert|4335|mm|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1735|mm|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|51.4|in|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| weight = {{convert|1090-1180|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| factory = Kanto Auto Works
}}

In July 1999, Toyota began production of the seventh-generation Celica, with sales beginning late that year. It closely resembled the XYR concept with the exception of the front bumper and rear spoiler, while omitting the previously available coupe body style. This new generation of the Celica was an element of [[Toyota Project Genesis]], a failed effort to bring younger buyers to the marque in the United States. Efforts were made to make the car light in weight and cost less to produce. Power window and door lock controls were placed in the center console so only one set was necessary for both doors. Initial sunroofs were made of polymer plastic instead of the traditional glass. The seventh-generation Celica was assembled by Kanto Auto Works at its Higashi-Fuji plant in Susono, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

[[File:1999-2002 Toyota Celica SS-I rear.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Pre-facelift Toyota Celica SS-I (ZZT230, Japan)]]

Only the Liftback body style was offered with the choice of two different engines. The ZZT230 model is powered by a relatively economical 1.8&nbsp;L 4-cylinder [[Toyota ZZ engine#1ZZ-FE|1ZZ-FE]] engine rated at {{convert|140|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} and the ZZT231 model is powered by a higher-performance 1.8&nbsp;L 4-cylinder [[Toyota ZZ engine#2ZZ-GE|2ZZ-GE]] engine rated at {{convert|192|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} (in Europe and Japan), co-developed with [[Yamaha Motor Company Ltd.|Yamaha]], the latter featuring a two-step variable valve lift control in conjunction with its variable valve timing. Unlike its predecessors, the seventh-generation Celica did not offer an option for an all-wheel drive drivetrain. In 2004, [[CNNMoney.com]] rated the Celica as one of the best cars to purchase for fuel economy.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://money.cnn.com/pf/features/lists/gasmileage/ |title=CNN/Money: Best gas mileage cars |publisher=CNN |date=2004-03-02 |access-date=2012-04-06 |archive-date=2012-05-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120502052543/http://money.cnn.com/pf/features/lists/gasmileage/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Exports of the Celica ceased in July 2005 for North American and Australian markets. However, until mid-May, customers could still order one, although it was advised they took action before that time ended.

The last Celica was rolled off production line on 21 April 2006, after 36 years and seven generations. In its last year of production, the Celica was only officially sold in Japan and Europe.

=== North America ===
[[File:2003 Toyota Celica GT-S cropped.jpg|thumb|left|Facelift Toyota Celica GT-S (ZZT231, Canada)]]

In the U.S. and Canada, two models were offered; the base model GT and the higher performance GT-S. All models were Liftback only. All models featured dual front airbags, daytime running lights (DRL) with auto-on parking and headlights, and 4 cup holders: two in the front and two in the rear. Power door lock and power window switches were mounted on the center console to reduce costs. Rear seats were contoured for only 2 passengers and can split down 50/50 to increase cargo capacity. Two-speed front wipers had variable intermittent adjustment. The rear wiper had a single speed and fixed intermittent speed. Windshield and rear window washers were also standard. In the interest of reducing weight, the optional sunroof was made of polymer plastics instead of glass. In later models, the sunroof was made of glass. Other options include ABS, rear spoiler, fog lights (for GT, standard on GT-S), 6-disc CD changer, leather seat surfaces, side-impact airbags, floor mats, vehicle intrusion protection (VIP) alarms with door lock/unlock feature, [[cargo net]], cold area package (heavy-duty battery and starter motor)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newcelica.org/other/technical/specs/specs00.htm |title=Celica Specs |publisher=newcelica.org |access-date=2014-02-24 |archive-date=2015-06-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150603004115/http://www.newcelica.org/other/technical/specs/specs00.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> and liftback cargo cover.

The GT was powered by the 1ZZ-FE engine rated at {{convert|140|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} at 6,400 rpm and {{convert|125|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} of torque at 4,200 rpm. It uses Toyota's VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing with intelligence) system which modulated the intake cam phase angle to increase torque and horsepower throughout the rev range. This is a similar engine used on the Matrix, Corolla, and MR2 Spyder. Transmission choices comprised a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. The GT has standard front disc brakes and rear drum brakes, 195/60/15 tires with standard wheel covers or optional alloy wheels.

The GT-S was powered by the 2ZZ-GE engine rated at {{convert|180|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} at 7,600 rpm and {{convert|133|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} torque at 6,800 rpm. The engine featured Toyota's VVTL-i (Variable Valve Timing and Lift control with intelligence). A second stage valve lift control for intake was added to the variable intake cam phase timing. Variants of this engine were offered in the Matrix XRS, Corolla XRS and the [[Lotus Elise]] (with a Lotus ECU which added 10&nbsp;bhp). Buyers had the option of a four-speed automatic with shift buttons on the steering wheel, or a six-speed manual. The base tire size was 205/55/15 but the optional size offered was 205/50/16. All GT-S models had four-wheel disc brakes and metal pedals. Manual transmission shifters and all steering wheels were upgraded to leather-wrapped.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://consumerguide.com/used/2000-05-toyota-celica/|title=2000-05 Toyota Celica|date=2014-07-30|access-date=2025-04-30}}</ref>

New in 2001, for the 2002 model year, was the “Action Package” which offered an aggressively styled front bumper with wider grille, rocker panels, rear bumper diffuser, and higher rear spoiler – this package could also be retrofitted to earlier 7th generation models. Liftback cargo covers were standard along with fog lights for models without the "Action Package".<ref>{{citation |type=brochure |title=Celica 02 |trans-title=Green Means Go |publisher=Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc.|location=U.S.A. |id=PC2-016 (8/01) 00634-02CEL |date=August 2001}}</ref> Initially this body kits option was the same as JDM Mechanical Sports. The front bumper fairing interfered with the mounting location for the standard factory fog lights, requiring them to be adjusted or removed when this option was added. TRD USA offered performance upgrades such as lowering springs, dampers, anti-sway bars, disc brake pads, air filters, exhaust, short-shift kits (manual transmissions), and body kits. The exhaust offered an increase of {{convert|14|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}, albeit mostly at higher rpm.

The Celica received a facelift for the 2003 model year with the restyled front bumper and rear combination lamps. The interior was mildly restyled, a power antenna replaced the fixed one. A new option was High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps. JBL Premium 3-in-1 ETR/Cassette/CD was standard on the GT-S, or optional for the GT. For the 2004 model year, all models were fitted with a cabin air filter. The Action Package body kit was restyled for the 2004 model year with a different front bumper, side and rear spoiler which no longer bore a similarity to the Mechanical Sports package offered in Japan.<ref>{{citation |type=brochure |title=Fuel featuring the Celica 05 |trans-title=Is There Really Any Competition? |publisher=Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc.|location=U.S.A. |id=PC5-008 (7/04) 00616-05CEL |date=July 2004}}</ref>

==== End of the Celica and the declining demand of sports coupes ====
In July 2004, Toyota announced the Celica (as well as the [[Toyota MR2|MR2]]) would be discontinued in the United States at the end of the 2005 model year due to a lack of sales.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pressroom.toyota.com/photo_library/display_release.html?id=20040716 |title=Pressroom Browser Notice |access-date= 2005-01-30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050306030818/http://pressroom.toyota.com/photo_library/display_release.html?id=20040716 |archive-date= 2005-03-06 }}</ref> Celica sales hit 52,406 units in 2000, but dropped sharply to 14,856 in 2003. Just 8,710 Celicas were sold in 2004, and only 3,113 were sold in 2005. The 2005 model year was the last year of the Celica in the US.

{{See also|Sports car#2007–present: Declining popularity of coupes}}

At that time, the sports coupe market in general had been rapidly shrinking in that region, in part due to the [[1997 Asian financial crisis]], the effects of the collapse of the [[Japanese asset price bubble]] (also known in Japan as the "bubble economy" or the [[Lost Decades]]), and the rising [[Japanese yen|yen]] that pushed up prices in overseas markets. Sales of all sports coupes had started to decline, and customers began to choose other vehicles such as [[SUV]]s.

=== Japan ===
[[File:Toyota CELICA 1.8 SS-I (ST230) front.JPG|thumb|200px|The facelift model Toyota Celica SS-I (ZZT230, Japan)]]

The Japanese models continued to carry SS-I and SS-II trim levels. The SS-I is powered by the 1ZZ-FE engine while the SS-II is powered by the 2ZZ-GE engine. The SS-II also could be ordered with the Super Strut Package which included super strut suspension, rear strut bar, 16-inch alloys, metal pedals, and colored rocker panels.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/vehicle_lineage/car/id60010173/index.html|title=Celica Liftback|date=1999-09-20|access-date=2025-04-29}}</ref> The SS-II had climate control AC with a digital display. Options included the choice of the Elegant Sports Version with a front lip spoiler, headlight covers, and smoked-transparent fuel lid, or the Mechanical Sports Version with a full body kit (sportier front bumper with bigger grille, hood spoiler, rear bumper spoiler, side contoured spoilers or rocker panels, over fenders, and higher trunk spoiler).<ref>{{citation |type=catalog |title=Celica |publisher=Toyota Motor Corporation |location=Japan |id=CE0017-0009 |date=September 2001}}</ref>

Toyota also released a limited-production version of the 7th generation called the TRD Sports M based on the SS-II. This version was rated at {{convert|200|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} and featured a reinforced unibody, Sports Interface meter combination with center white tachometer and 240 km/h speedometer, TRD body kits with raised hood scoop and slightly different rear spoiler, and revised suspension components. The Sports M was only sold exclusively in Japan.<ref>{{citation |type=catalog |title=Celica "TRD Sports M"|location=Japan|publisher=Toyota Motor Corporation|id=CA3756-0002|date=February 2000}}</ref>

The Japanese market Celica was updated with minor changes in August 2002, noticeably with the restyled front bumper and rear combination lamps.
The reduction of engine displacement reflected a drop off in sales to Japanese customers due to the annual [[Road tax#Japan|road tax]] liability of previous generations.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
!colspan="8"| 7th Generation Models as of 2002
|-
! Chassis Code
! Model(s)
! Drivetrain
! Engine
! Power
! Torque
! Markets
! Price (¥1000)
|-
| ZZT230
| SS-I
| FWD MT
| [[Toyota ZZ engine#1ZZ-FE|1ZZ-FE]]
| {{convert|145|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,400 rpm
| {{convert|170|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}} at 4,200 rpm
| JPN
| 1730 ({{USD|14,400}})
|-
| ZZT231
| SS-II
| FWD MT
| [[Toyota ZZ engine#2ZZ-GE|2ZZ-GE]]
| {{convert|190|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 7,600 rpm
| {{convert|180|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}} at 6,800 rpm
| JPN
| 2020 ({{USD|16,800}})
|-
| ZZT231
| SS-II Super Strut Package
| FWD MT
| [[Toyota ZZ engine#2ZZ-GE|2ZZ-GE]]
| {{convert|190|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 7,600 rpm
| {{convert|180|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}} at 6,800 rpm
| JPN
| 2250 ({{USD|18,700}})
|-
|ZZT231
|TRD M Sport
|FWD MT
|[[Toyota ZZ engine#2ZZ-GE|2ZZ-GE]]
|203 PS (149 KW; 200&nbsp;hp) at 7,600 rpm
|{{convert|188
|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}} at 6,800 rpm
|JPN
|
|}

=== Europe ===
[[File:Toyota Celica rear 20080521.jpg|thumb|left|Toyota Celica 1.8 VVT-i (ZZT230, Germany)]]
[[File:2005 Toyota Celica GT VVTL-i.jpg|thumb|right|2005 Toyota Celica 1.8 VVTL-i GT (ZZT231, UK)]]

All the 7th generation Celica models for Europe have the 6-speed manual transmission and all-around disc brakes, and was just marketed as 1.8 VVT-i and 1.8 VVTL-i 190 or T-Sport, which are the GT and GT-S, respectively. The European Celica has rear fog lights on the rear bumper, and the trunk spoiler is slightly different from other regions' versions.
The base 1.8 VVT-i also came with standard 16-inch alloy wheels which are the same as higher grade models in Japan, North America, and Asia Pacific. Premium and Style Packages were offered for the 1.8 VVT-i model. The 1.8 VVTL-i T-Sport received 17-inch 8-spoke alloy wheels, climate control air conditioning with digital display, and full leather interior.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://media.toyota.co.uk/celica-t-sport/|title=Toyota’s Stylish Sports Coupé Gets a Slick New Look|date=2001-07-31|access-date=2025-04-21}}</ref><ref>{{citation |type=brochure |title=Celica |publisher=Toyota (GB) PLC |location=U.K. |id=00000-91513-BR |date=October 2002}}</ref> 

The Celica GT debuted in the UK in 2005. It is unrelated to the GT trim offered in North America as it is powered by the more powerful 2ZZ-GE VVTL-i engine. The British GT is actually the T-Sport trim with more aggressive body kit, 17-inch double 5-spoke alloy wheels, 30&nbsp;mm lowered suspension and part leather part Alcantara interior.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.evo.co.uk/reviews/6351/toyota-celica-gt|title=Toyota Celica GT There's a really good car under there|date=2005-11-07|access-date=2025-04-21}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|-
!colspan="8"| 7th Generation Models as of 2006, pricing for UK market
|-
! Chassis Code
! Model(s)
! Drivetrain
! Engine
! Power
! Torque
! Markets
! Price<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.parkers.co.uk/toyota/celica/coupe/review/ |title=Toyota Celica Coupé Review (1999 - 2006) |work=Parkers |location=UK |date= 2014-07-31 |access-date= 2018-07-12 }}</ref>
|-
| ZZT230
| 1.8 VVTi
| FWD MT
| [[Toyota ZZ engine#1ZZ-FE|1ZZ-FE]]
| {{convert|142|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,400 rpm
| {{convert|173|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}} at 4,200 rpm
| UK, EUR
| {{GBP|16,670}} ({{USD|32,824}})
|-
| ZZT231
| 1.8 VVTLi T Sport
| FWD MT
| [[Toyota ZZ engine#2ZZ-GE|2ZZ-GE]]
| {{convert|191|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 7,800 rpm
| {{convert|180.44|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}} at 6,800 rpm
| UK, EUR
| {{GBP|21,195}} ({{USD|41,711}})
|-
| ZZT231
| 1.8 VVTLi GT
| FWD MT
| [[Toyota ZZ engine#2ZZ-GE|2ZZ-GE]]
| {{convert|191|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 7,800 rpm
| {{convert|180.44|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}} at 6,800 rpm
| UK
| {{GBP|22,640}} ({{USD|44,560}})
|}

=== Asia Pacific ===
[[File:1999-2002 Toyota Celica (ZZT231R) SX liftback 01.jpg|thumb|left|Pre-facelift Toyota Celica SX (ZZT231, Australia)]]
[[File:CelicaZZT231Aus3P0GGRL.jpg|thumb|Pre-facelift Toyota Celica ZR (ZZT231, Australian-spec in Indonesia)]]

In Australia and New Zealand, the Celica was only offered with 2ZZ-GE engine in two trim levels, SX and ZR.<ref name="drive.com.au">{{cite web |url=https://www.drive.com.au/news/used-car-review-toyota-celica-20002006-20130328-2gw1m |title=Used Car Review: Toyota Celica 2000-2006 }}</ref> The SX was fitted with 15-inch alloy wheels, CD player, electric windows and mirrors. The ZR has standard ABS, moonroof, SRS side and front airbags, fog lights, 16-inch alloy wheels, 6 stack in dash CD player with cassette, and aluminum pedals. All models have front and rear disc brakes. Optional extras was the 4-speed tiptronic Automatic, air conditioning, and metallic paint. TRD Sportivo body kits (which are the same as Mechanical Sports trim in Japan) were also available.

In Thailand and Hong Kong, the Celica was offered in a single trim level, similar to the Australian ZR with the 2ZZ-GE engine.
Although not officially imported by the official Toyota dealerships, the Celica based on the Japanese market models was imported and sold through parallel import dealerships in some Asian markets such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. 

In Indonesia, for the pre-facelift models the Australian-spec SX and ZR trims, which are the same as those offered in Australia and New Zealand, were offered along with the Japanese SS-I and SS-II trims. After the facelift, most of the imported units were the Japanese SS-II trim models.<ref>{{citation |type=magazine |magazine=Auto Expert |title=JDM or Aussie ? |trans-title=Celica 7th Gen Buying Guide|publisher=Kompas Gramedia |location=Indonesia |date=April 2011}}</ref>

== Eighth generation == 
In May 2023, Toyota President [[Koji Sato (engineer)|Koji Sato]] stated his desire to re-introduce the Celica brand.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Toyota Celica revival reportedly confirmed by top executive |url=https://www.drive.com.au/news/toyota-celica-revival-reportedly-confirmed/ |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=Drive |language=en}}</ref> In November 2024, Toyota confirmed rumours that a new Celica model was being developed with a market introduction happening in 2026 or 2027.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-11-26 |title=Toyota Chairman Aiko Toyoda Wants to Bring Back the Celica Sports Car |url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/new-toyota-celica-sports-car-akio-toyoda/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241201213635/https://www.motortrend.com/news/new-toyota-celica-sports-car-akio-toyoda/ |archive-date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2024-12-12 |work=MotorTrend |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-25 |title=New Toyota Celica: Everything We Know So Far {{!}} CarThrottle |url=https://www.carthrottle.com/news/new-toyota-celica-everything-we-know-so-far |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=www.carthrottle.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-25 |title=Report: Toyota Confirms a New Celica Sports Car Is Coming |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a63009418/new-toyota-celica-report/ |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=Car and Driver |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Safety ==
=== Australia ===

In Australia, 1981–1999 Toyota Celicas were all assessed in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2006 as providing "average" protection for their occupants in the event of a crash.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/vrne/vrne5nav.nsf/childdocs/-B8F8655488907260CA256FD300241C1A-667BCFE41674A389CA256FD300241C2B-1EE471300C4801C3CA2570A400083B3F?open |title=Australian safety rating |access-date= 2011-11-07 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060519194933/http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/vrne/vrne5nav.nsf/childdocs/-B8F8655488907260CA256FD300241C1A-667BCFE41674A389CA256FD300241C2B-1EE471300C4801C3CA2570A400083B3F?open |archive-date= 2006-05-19 }}</ref>

=== United States ===
A driver's side SRS [[airbag]] is standard in all U.S. models from 1990. Dual SRS Airbags are standard from 1994. Seat-mounted side airbags are optional from 2000. The [[NHTSA NCAP]] rating for the 2005 model year is 4 stars for the Driver Front, 4 stars for the Passenger Front, and 3 stars for the Front side.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/safety.aspx?year=2005&make=Toyota&model=Celica |title=2005 Toyota Celica Safety and Crash Tests |work=MSN Autos |access-date= 2011-11-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090212230307/http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/safety.aspx?year=2005&make=Toyota&model=Celica |archive-date= 2009-02-12 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

== Motorsports ==
=== Rallying ===
[[File:Toyota Celica Gr.A 001.JPG|left|thumb|Toyota Celica GT-Four (ST165) Group A rally car, 1990 Safari Rally winner driven by Björn Waldegård.]]
[[File:Toyota Celica rally.jpg|right|thumb|TTE's Celica GT-Four (ST185) Group A rally car, 1995 Safari Rally winner driven by Yoshio Fujimoto.]]

In [[motorsports]], the Celica is known for its [[rallying]] prowess. The first [[World Rally Championship]] (WRC) event for the Celica was 1972 [[RAC Rally]] when [[Ove Andersson]] drove the 1600 GTV (TA22) into the ninth place. The first victory came in the 1982 [[Rally of New Zealand]] with [[Björn Waldegård]] in a 2000GT (RA63). From 1983 to 1986, the [[Group B]] Celica Twincam Turbo (TA64) won all six WRC events in Africa they entered.

After the demise of Group B, the Celica GT-Four competed in [[Group A]] [[World Rally Championship|Rally]] racing from [[1988 World Rally Championship|1988]] to [[1997 World Rally Championship|1997]]. The car won two manufacturer's titles and four driver's titles. [[Carlos Sainz Sr.|Carlos Sainz]] was its most successful driver, winning WRC titles with the ST165 in 1990 and the ST185 in 1992. The ST185 also won the 1993 and 1994 titles with [[Juha Kankkunen]] and [[Didier Auriol]], respectively. The ST185's fourth consecutive [[Safari Rally]] victory came in 1995, which was also Toyota's 8th victory in this event. The ST205 became a center of controversy when the works [[Toyota Team Europe]] was banned for 12 months from the WRC because of use of an illegal turbo air restrictor.<ref name=shalco/> When TTE returned to the WRC, TTE switched to the shorter Corolla based on the European [[Toyota Corolla WRC|E110]] 3-door liftback and the new [[World Rally Car]] regulations, although the ST205 continued to be used by some regional Toyota and private teams.

=== Pikes Peak ===
[[File:Toyota Celica (28553676037).jpg|thumb|right|Pikes Peak Toyota Celica at 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed]]

[[Toyota Motor Sales, USA]] and Rod Millen Motorsports (now [[MillenWorks]]) built a Toyota Celica silhouette race car specially for the Pikes Peak.
It was powered by a modified 3S-GTE engine. Between 1994 and 1997, [[Rod Millen]] won the [[Pikes Peak International Hill Climb]] three times using this Celica, setting a record time which stood for more than 10 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.whichcar.com.au/features/rare-rod-millen-pikes-peak-toyota-celica-footage|title=Rare Rod Millen Pikes Peak Celica footage|date=23 January 2017 }} </ref>

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=== Circuit racing ===
The first-generation liftback (known as ''[[Toyota Celica LB Turbo|Celica LB Turbo]]'') was used to compete in the [[Deutsche Rennsport Meisterschaft|DRM]] between 1977 and 1978, the car was capable of producing {{convert|560|hp|0|abbr=on}}. The car was entered by [[Schnitzer Motorsport|Schnitzer]] via Toyota Deutschland and was driven by [[Harald Ertl]] and [[Rolf Stommelen]] for the following season. The car had a limited success scoring only 4th and 8th and was plagued with various problems throughout the two seasons before it was sold to [[TOM'S]] in Japan which under company founder, [[Nobuhide Tachi]], it had a successful career. Tachi also had a successful career with the second-generation version. Despite its limited success in the series, the DRM liftback was immortalized by [[Tamiya Corporation|Tamiya]] as a 1/12 [[radio controlled car]] and a 1/24 static model.<ref>{{cite web |first=Chris |last=Aldridge |url=http://www.tamiyaclub.com/car.asp?id=9 |title=Tamiya Toyota Celica LB Turbo, Vintage Tamiya Radio Control Cars through to Modern Tamiya R/C – Toyota Celica LB Turbo |publisher=Tamiyaclub.com |access-date=2012-04-06 |archive-date=2016-04-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160426043356/http://www.tamiyaclub.com/car.asp?id=9 |url-status=live }}</ref>

An almost identical Celica GT Coupe Turbo was built in Denmark in 1978–1979 and raced by Peter Hansen in the Danish championship. He came second in 1979 before winning the Danish Championship in 1980. The car had the same 2,148&nbsp;cc engine block (18R) and the same Mahle forged pistons as the German DRM car but with an 8-valve cylinder head, producing {{convert|400|hp|kW|abbr=on|order=flip|round=5}}. The Danish-built engine with K-jetronic fuel injection proved more reliable than the mechanically fuel injected Schnitzer built engine. Both engines were equipped with [[Kühnle, Kopp & Kausch|KKK]] turbochargers.{{citation needed|date=November 2016}}

[[File:- Flickr - Moto@Club4AG (63).jpg|thumb|left|Toyota Celica Turbo IMSA GTO front]] 
[[File:2006FOS 1987ToyotaCelicaTurboGTO.jpg|thumb|right|Toyota Celica Turbo IMSA GTO rear]]

In circuit racing, the Celica was raced by [[Dan Gurney|Dan Gurney's]] [[All American Racers]] team with factory backing in the [[International Motor Sports Association|IMSA]] [[IMSA GT Championship|GTU]] and [[IMSA GT Championship|GTO]] classes from 1983 to 1988. The team captured many class wins and the GTO Championship in 1987. Slightly modified versions of stock Celicas were also used as the spec car in the [[Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race]], always held during the weekend of the [[Long Beach Grand Prix]] or (from 1976 to 1983) the [[United States Grand Prix West]] until 2005.

The Celica (usually the first through third-generation rear-wheel drive models powered by R series engines) was sometimes raced privately in [[stock car racing]], usually in four-cylinder classes at the grassroots level. A less stock version of the Celica with factory backing and development was campaigned successfully by several drivers in the [[Goody's Dash Series]]. These Celicas started racing in 2000 and had 6th or 7th generation bodies but a steel tube-frame race chassis and a production-based V6 engine that was not available in the street Celica. [[Robert Huffman]] won the 2003 Dash Series Championship driving one of these Celicas, leading to Toyota's entry in the [[NASCAR Truck Series]] the following year and then the [[NASCAR Cup Series]] and the then-[[NASCAR Xfinity Series|NASCAR Busch Series]] in 2007. Osborne Motorsport won their class in the [[2003 Bathurst 24 Hour]] race.

The seventh-generation Celicas were also successfully campaigned in the [[NHRA]] Sport Compact Drag Racing series during the early 2000s. Toyotas run in the NHRA [[Funny Car]] class also used Celica bodies, although besides the body, these cars do not share any resemblance to their street counterparts.

In Japan, the Team [[Racing Project Bandoh]] created a special rear wheel drive variant of the seventh-generation Celica using a 3S-GTE engine, having previously ran a front wheel drive sixth generation model.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.urbanracer.com/garage/jgtc/teams.asp?tid=21 |title=JGTC Garage |website=Urban Racer |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041102225749/http://www.urbanracer.com/garage/jgtc/teams.asp?tid=21 |archive-date= 2004-11-02 |url-status=dead}}</ref> It was entered into GT300 class of the [[Super GT|Japanese Grand Touring Championship]] (and later [[Super GT]]) until 2008, which they switched their car to [[Lexus IS]]350 in race 3 that season.

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== Timeline ==
: 1970: Celica ET, LT, ST, GT introduced.
: 1972: Celica GTV introduced. The first [[World Rally Championship]] (WRC) in RAC Rally.
: 1973: Celica introduced in [[liftback]] body style in Japan (The RA25 and TA27 were released for sale in April 1973 in Japan).
: 1976: Celica Liftback began for export market. Celica won ''[[Motor Trend]]'' [[Motor Trend Car of the Year|Import Car of the Year]].
: 1977: The 1-millionth Celica produced in June 1977.
: 1978: Second-generation Celica introduced; was awarded ''[[Motor Trend]]'' [[Motor Trend Car of the Year|Import Car of the Year]].
: 1979: (Griffith produced) Sunchaser semi-convertible introduced, based on the 2nd generation notchback coupe.
: 1979 - (Griffith produced) TX22 Sport Targa Top (Sunchaser style) based on the 2nd generation Liftback.
: 1980 - (Griffith produced) LEGATO Targa Top (Sunchaser style) based on the 1st generation Celica Supra.
: 1981: Sunchaser, TX22 Sport and LEGATO production ended.
: 1982: Third generation introduced.
: 1983: Toyota Team Europe (TTE) introduced the Celica Twincam Turbo (TA64) Group B rally car.
: 1984: Celica GT-S among ''Consumer's Digest'' "Best Buys" and ''[[Car and Driver]]'' [[Car and Driver Ten Best|Ten Best Cars]]. 1st year for the convertible (based on the RA65 GT-S) from ASC 250 made.
: 1985: Fourth-generation; [[front-wheel drive]] introduced in August 1985. 4,248 units of 3rd generation RA65 GT-S convertible produced this year.
: 1986: All-wheel drive GT-Four introduced in October 1986.
: 1987: New-generation convertible / cabriolet (based on the ST162) introduced.
: 1988: All-Trac Turbo / GT-Four model for export.
: 1990: Fifth generation introduced. Spanish driver [[Carlos Sainz Sr.|Carlos Sainz]], driving ST165 GT-Four became World Rally Champion (WRC).
: 1991: New generation convertible / cabriolet (based on the ST182, ST183, and ST184) introduced.
: 1992: Carlos Sainz won his second WRC title with ST185 GT-Four
: 1993: Last year of the GT-S, All-Trac Turbo. [[Juha Kankkunen]] won his 4th WRC title, driving ST185 GT-Four.
: 1994: Sixth generation introduced. [[Didier Auriol]] won WRC title with ST185 GT-Four.
: 1995: New generation convertible / cabriolet (based on the ST202 & ST204) produced.
: 1997: "Most Reliable Used Vehicles, MYs '89–'95" J.D. Power & Associates.
: 1998: Last year for the notchback coupe body style.
: 2000: Seventh-generation Celica introduced.
: 2001: US ''Consumer Reports'' rates Celica GT-S "Best Sports Coupe" "Most Wanted Sport Coupe Under $30,000" Edmunds.com
: 2002: US ''Consumer Reports'' "Most Reliable Sporty Car"; Edmunds.com "Most Wanted Sport Coupe—Under $30,000"
: 2005: Final year for Celica in North America and Australia. Still in production in Japan.
: 2006: Toyota ended the production of the 7th-generation Celica in Japan and sales in Europe.

== Sales ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+Toyota Celica sales (1985–2006)
!Model
!Calendar year
!U.S.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|date=2015-11-21|title=Toyota Celica US car sales figures|url=https://carsalesbase.com/us-toyota-celica/|access-date=2021-02-24|website=carsalesbase.com|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-01-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127110836/https://carsalesbase.com/us-toyota-celica/|url-status=live}}</ref>
!Europe<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2014-01-31|title=Toyota Celica European sales figures|url=https://carsalesbase.com/europe-toyota-celica/|access-date=2021-02-24|website=carsalesbase.com|language=en-US|archive-date=2020-10-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024070718/https://carsalesbase.com/europe-toyota-celica/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
! rowspan="6" |T160
|1985
|80,480
|
|-
|1986
|106,731
|
|-
|1987
|79,333
|
|-
|1988
|66,331
|
|-
|1989
|61,936
|
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''394,811'''
|
|-
! rowspan="5" |T180
|1990
|78,521
|
|-
|1991
|60,187
|
|-
|1992
|41,750
|
|-
|1993
|29,237
|
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''209,695'''
|
|-
! rowspan="7" |T200
|1994
|34,597
|
|-
|1995
|21,260
|
|-
|1996
|14,266
|
|-
|1997
|9,895
|7,766
|-
|1998
|4,290
|6,420
|-
|1999
|16,418
|6,996
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''100,726'''
|'''21,182'''
|-
! rowspan="8" |T230
|2000
|52,406
|17,996
|-
|2001
|35,720
|13,460
|-
|2002
|22,893
|9,446
|-
|2003
|14,856
|8,540
|-
|2004
|8,710
|6,590
|-
|2005
|3,113
|4,536
|-
|2006
|9
|1,684
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''137,707'''
|'''62,252'''
|}

Note : The above figures are not representing generations. For example, sales in 1989 included the 1989 model year 4th generation and the 1990 model year 5th generation models which released in late 1989.

== See also ==
* [[List of Toyota vehicles]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
{{wiktionary|coelica}}
{{Commons category|Toyota Celica}}
* [http://toyoland.com/cars/celica.html Celica history 1971–2005] History of the Celica in North America.
* [http://celicaworld.blogspot.com Information, History in North America and Service Manuals]
* [https://www.carmanualsonline.info/toyota-celica-2002-t230-7-g-owners-manual Toyota Celica Owner's Manual] (7G)

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