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What motor is in a 2000 Toyota Celica?

The 2000 Toyota Celica was equipped with a 1.8-liter inline four-cylinder engine. This engine, known as the 1ZZ-FE, was a popular and reliable powerplant used in various Toyota models during that era.


Engine Specifications


The 1ZZ-FE engine in the 2000 Toyota Celica had the following key specifications:



  • Displacement: 1,794 cc (1.8 liters)

  • Cylinder configuration: Inline four-cylinder

  • Valvetrain: Dual overhead camshafts (DOHC), 16 valves

  • Bore x Stroke: 79 mm x 91.5 mm

  • Compression ratio: 10.0:1

  • Horsepower: 140 hp (104 kW) at 6,400 rpm

  • Torque: 125 lb-ft (169 Nm) at 4,400 rpm


This engine was known for its balance of power, efficiency, and reliability, making it a popular choice for the Celica and other Toyota models of that era.


Engine Technology


The 1ZZ-FE engine featured several advanced technologies for its time, including:



  • Dual overhead camshafts (DOHC) for improved valve timing and increased power output

  • Lightweight aluminum alloy construction for the engine block and cylinder head, reducing overall weight

  • Electronic fuel injection system for precise fuel delivery and improved fuel efficiency

  • Distributorless ignition system with individual coils for each cylinder, enhancing ignition timing and reliability


These technologies, combined with Toyota's renowned engineering, contributed to the 1ZZ-FE engine's reputation for reliability and performance in the 2000 Toyota Celica and other models.

What is a 2000 Toyota Celica GTS worth?


KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.) Kelley Blue Book recommends paying about $3,871 for the 2000 Toyota Celica GT Hatchback Coupe 2D and about $4,295 for the 2000 Toyota Celica GT-S Hatchback Coupe 2D. Pricing will vary based on options selected.



What engine did the Toyota Celica have?


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.



What is the most sought after Celica?


The most desirable of the Celica range continued to be the rare and expensive All-Trac, now called the GT-Four. Its sophisticated all-wheel drive system and turbocharged 242 hp 2.0-liter engine was purely aspirational to Toyota fanboys as it was not available in The States after 1993.



What is the difference between a 2000 Toyota Celica GTS and GT?


The GTS engine has higher peak horsepower and revs higher and it has different cams and a different cylinder head and slightly higher compression ratio. The GTS with a manual came with a 6 speed while the GT came with a 5 speed. The GTS came with a different rear wing.



What is the engine code for a 2000 Toyota Celica?


2000 Toyota CELICA (1.8L 4 -cyl Engine Code 2ZZ-GE R) Motor Oil, Filters and Lubricants - AMSOIL.



What engine does a 2000 Toyota Celica have?


From the November 2000 issue of Car and Driver. With its 7800-rpm redline, 180 horsepower that peaks just 200 rpm before that, and an aggressive VVTL-i electronically variable valve-timing-and-lift scheme, the 1.8-liter DOHC 16-valve engine in Toyota's Celica GT-S is plenty edgy.


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