Toyota CELICA (1971–2014)

Background

The Toyota Celica is an automobile produced by Toyota from 1970 until 2006. The Celica name derives from the Latin word coelica meaning heavenly or celestial. In Japan, the Celica was exclusive to Toyota Corolla Store dealer chain. Produced across seven generations, the Celica was powered by various four-cylinder engines, and body styles included convertibles, liftbacks, and notchback coupé.

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Specification

Engine: Various I4, 1.4-2.2L (2T-G, 18R-G, 4A-GE, 3S-GE); turbocharged 3S-GTE in GT-Four/All-Trac 4WD variants
Fuel: gasoline
Displacement: 2–2.2 L · 4 cyl
Fuel economy: 21–26 mpg combined — EPA 1987–1999

Still on UK roads

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Notes

Sport coupe, 7 generations (1970-2006) on chassis codes A20/A30 through T230. The turbocharged AWD GT-Four/All-Trac variants won the WRC Drivers' title in 1992, 1993, and 1994, and Manufacturers' title in 1993 and 1994.

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