How many Celica GT4s were made?
The Celica GT-Four, Toyota’s rally-bred all-wheel-drive turbo variant, was produced in three generations and in limited numbers overall. Roughly 29,000 to 37,000 units were built worldwide across the ST165, ST185, and ST205 models.
The GT-Four lineage spans the late 1980s to the late 1990s and includes several market-specific variants. Exact tallies vary by source due to how models are counted (homologation units, regional allocations, and sub-variants), but industry histories converge on a relatively small global total compared with mainstream Celicas.
Gen-by-gen production numbers
Below are ballpark counts used by enthusiasts and industry watchers to gauge the scale of each GT-Four generation. Figures differ by market and counting method, but they provide a practical sense of the lineage’s rarity.
ST165 Celica GT-Four (1986-1990)
- Estimated production: around 5,000 units (roughly 4,900–5,100 in most tallies), produced to meet FIA Group A homologation requirements for rallying.
Conclusion: The ST165 was produced in relatively small numbers as the first GT-Four homologation effort, making it one of the rarer entries in the lineup.
ST185 Celica GT-Four (1989-1994)
- Estimated production: about 20,000 to 25,000 units globally, with variations by market and trim level. This generation represents the bulk of GT-Four output and broad market reach.
Conclusion: The ST185 is generally considered the centerpiece of GT-Four production, contributing the largest share to the total.
ST205 Celica GT-Four (1994-1999)
- Estimated production: roughly 4,000 to 7,000 units, depending on region and model year. This final generation was advanced for its time but produced in comparatively small numbers.
Conclusion: As the last GT-Four generation, the ST205 capped the line with a modest production run, adding only a portion to the overall total.
Total and regional notes
The combined estimates place the total Celica GT-Four production in the low-to-mid 30,000s, with most enthusiasts leaning toward the range of about 29,000 to 37,000 units. Regional variations, special editions, and counting methods can push totals slightly higher or lower depending on the source.
What this means for enthusiasts
For collectors and fans, the GT-Four remains a prized but comparatively scarce variant within the Celica family. Its rally roots and limited production numbers help explain why pristine examples often command strong interest in auctions and private sales.
Summary
In total, Toyota produced an estimated 29,000 to 37,000 Celica GT-Four units across the ST165, ST185, and ST205 generations. The ST165 was the smallest run, the ST185 formed the core of production, and the ST205 represented the final, most technically advanced but least numerous chapter in the GT-Four story.
