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Which Celica has a turbo?

The Toyota Celica sports car has had several turbocharged models over the years, with the most notable being the Celica Supra and the Celica GT-Four. The Celica Supra, produced from 1979 to 1981, was the first Celica to feature a turbocharged engine, while the Celica GT-Four, produced from 1986 to 1999, was a high-performance all-wheel-drive variant with a turbocharged engine.


Celica Supra (1979-1981)


The Celica Supra, introduced in 1979, was the first Celica model to feature a turbocharged engine. It was powered by a 2.8-liter inline-six engine with a Garrett turbocharger, producing 145 horsepower. This made the Celica Supra the most powerful Celica variant at the time and a popular choice for enthusiasts.


Celica GT-Four (1986-1999)


The Celica GT-Four, introduced in 1986, was a high-performance all-wheel-drive variant of the Celica. It was powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four engine, producing up to 256 horsepower in its most powerful iteration. The Celica GT-Four was designed to compete in the World Rally Championship and was a successful rally car, winning the manufacturers' title in 1993, 1994, and 1999.


In summary, the two Celica models that featured a turbocharged engine were the Celica Supra (1979-1981) and the Celica GT-Four (1986-1999). These models offered increased performance and were popular among enthusiasts and rally racers.

What is the most powerful Celica?


The Celica ST205 boasts to be the most powerful Celica produced to date. Producing 252 HPS in its stock form.



Is the 2000 Celica GTS turbo?


The turbo spools eagerly and seems to deliver thrust quite low in the rev range-and it keeps on giving the higher the rpm. The Celica accelerates enthusiastically with just the slightest hint of torque steer.



How much horsepower does a 2001 Celica GTS have?


The 2001 Celica ranges in power from the GT Hatchback Coupe 2D with 140 horsepower to the GT-S Hatchback Coupe 2D with 180 horsepower.



Is the Celica T Sport fast?


Celica T Sport offers responsive handling and with 189bhp at 7,800rpm and 180Nm at 6,800rpm it is capable of 0-62mph in 7.4 seconds (the standard Celica is 8.7 seconds) and has a top speed, where permitted, of 140mph (127mph).



How fast can a Celica GTS go?


Performance

0 - 100 kph6.9 s
0 - 60 mph6.6 s
Top speed242 kph (150 mph)



Is Celica GT or GTS better?


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.



Why was the Toyota Celica GT4 banned?


During the 1995 World Rally Championship season, Toyota was caught using illegal turbo restrictor bypasses at the Rally Catalunya and were given a one-year ban by the FIA.



What is the best Celica year?


The following have been identified as the most reliable Toyota Celica year models based on consumer reviews and reported issues:

  • 1991 Toyota Celica.
  • 1993 Toyota Celica.
  • 1998 Toyota Celica.
  • 1999 Toyota Celica.
  • 2004 Toyota Celica.
  • 2005 Toyota Celica.



How do I know if my Celica is a GT or GTS?


...the middle red one is a GT and the middle silver is a GTS.



Did the Toyota Celica have a turbo?


The first three generations of North American market Celicas were powered by variants of Toyota's R series engine. In August 1985, the car's drive layout was changed from rear-wheel drive to front-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive turbocharged models were manufactured from October 1986 to June 1999.


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