How much horsepower does a GT4 Celica have?
Across its turbocharged generations, the Toyota Celica GT-Four’s horsepower varies by model year and market, generally ranging from about 200 hp to around 256 hp. The most potent factory spec came with the ST205, rated at about 256 PS (roughly 252–260 hp).
Understanding the GT-Four lineage
The Celica GT-Four was Toyota’s rally-homologation variant, built in three main generations. Each generation used a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine (the 3S-GTE) and all-wheel drive, but power output varied by market tuning and emissions requirements. The following overview captures the broad factory outputs across the main variants.
Below is a concise overview of the main GT-Four generations and their approximate power outputs, noting that exact figures vary by market and model year.
- ST165 (roughly 1986–1990): approximately 200–230 hp depending on market and tuning
- ST185 (roughly 1990–1994): approximately 230–250 hp, with some markets delivering near the 250 PS mark
- ST205 (roughly 1994–1999): about 256 PS (roughly 252–260 hp), the strongest factory spec
In practice, the horsepower numbers rose through the lineup, culminating in the ST205 with the highest factory output. Individual cars may vary slightly due to region-specific tuning and emissions requirements.
Market variability and how to verify
Horsepower figures for GT-Four Celicas differ by region because of emissions rules, fuel quality, and homologation constraints. The Japanese market often cited higher numbers for the final ST205, while European and North American examples could be tuned differently or detuned to meet local standards. For an exact figure, check the engine code, VIN, and the official specification plate on the vehicle you’re evaluating.
Bottom line for enthusiasts
Expect a GT-Four Celica to sit in a broad range: roughly 200–230 hp for early variants, about 230–250 hp for the mid-generation cars, and up to around 256 PS (252–260 hp) for the final ST205. The ST205 is the benchmark for the lineup’s horsepower peak.
Summary
The Toyota Celica GT-Four’s horsepower depends on generation and market, with a typical range from about 200 hp to approximately 256 hp. The ST205 stands as the peak factory output in the GT-Four lineage, while earlier generations deliver slightly lower figures. For buyers and restorers, verifying the specific build year and market variant is essential to know the exact horsepower of a given GT-Four Celica.
