Maintaining its sporty lineage, this model is the seventh generation of a success that began in 1971.
Celica was able to take advantage of its opportunity when it entered the American market in 1971. At that time, the oil crisis was the key factor for the success of small and economic cars. That was the moment of maximum growth and market occupation for companies like Honda and Toyota.
After settling in the United States, occupying important market segments in Europe and Asia ventured into sports motorsport with great success. In the 1990s, Spanish driver Carlos Sainz led Toyota Celica to success: he won two World Rally Championships in 1990 and 1992 and a runner-up in 1991.
The base kit of the GT-S 2004 contains sports-looking pedals, fog lights and very light alloy wheels. You can also get a package called “Action” that adds a rear spoiler and front and rear skirts, which make the car much more like a racing car.
The engine of the front is 1800 cm3, 4-cylinder with 4 valves per cylinder, naturally-aspirated and has a double overhead camshaft (DOHC) and engine displacement of 1800 cm3. Eroga 180 HP @ 7600 RPM and its maximum torque is 130 lbs ft @ 6800 RPM. The electronic lap limiter operates at 7800 RPM so as not to abuse the 4 cylinders. The transmission is made through a manual 6-speed gearbox and front-wheel drive, little happy fact for purists.
Top speed: 209 km/h
Fuel consumption: 10.2 km/l in city and 14 km/l in route
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