Toyota

Toyota
TOYOTA CELICA (1977-82)

2-door 4-seater coupé/hatchback coupé.

Even more of a Capri-type then ever before, this second-generation Celica had masses of engines (only 'fours' in the UK), the longer-type of Carina wheelbase (see above), and a five-speed gearbox on all varieties. Still with live axle rear end, and ST, XT and (twi-cam) GT derivatives. A few with automatic transmission, but most UK Celicas had 2-litre engines. 'Liftback' (hatchback) had a long sloping tail, and was very practical. Toyota's front-line rally car, with twin-cam engines, for some years.

Technical Specifications
Engine
1588cc (S4 DOC), 1968cc (S4 OC and S4 DOC), 1988cc/2564cc (S6 OC)
Configuration
Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Production dates
1977 to 1982
Number produced
1,399,520
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