A fun car to drive, fast and sleek. Reeking with power, it doesn't need a super
charged or turbo charged engine to fly because of the low weight its body possesses.
The Celicas' first major addition was the GT in 1974, introducing with it the
two-liter engine which, in various versions, would be the heart of the Celica
for the next eleven years.
In 1976 the GT came out with the liftback model making it bigger. The GT liftback
package included a larger engine, offered sportier handling, higher-grade trim,
etc. The liftback model was marketed as a sport-touring type vehicle, offering
greater comfort and luggage capacity than the notch-back models. By 1990 the GT
got a lift in its power, Toyota placed a 2.2 liter engine DOHC engine with 16
valves and anti-lock brakes.
For 1994, Toyota didn't hold back punches. The sixth-generation Celicas lost
any semblance to their previous brethren. Celica was only available in ST and
GT trims for the 1994 model year, but the addition of the optional "sports package"
to the GT produced GT-S-like handling. The All-Trac model was dropped, and for
1994 there was no convertible.
Styling of the new Celicas was acclaimed by most publications as "Supra-esque"
with four exposed headlights. Celicas were available in either coupe or liftback
form, with the GT sports package available only on the liftback New safety standards
were placed, with the issuance of dricer and passenger side airbags, anti lock
brakes were pretty standard and the GT also sported CFC free air-conditioning.
By the next year based on the GT coupe design, a GT convertible was released.
In 1998, the ST model was discontinued to simplify the Celica ordering process.
All Celicas (Coupe, Liftback and Convertible) are now GT models. All 98 Celicas
comes with additional standard equipment, giving Celica a better value. By the
next year the coupe was eliminated living only a 2000 model of the GT convertible
and GT liftback. Now the GT sports a 1.8-liter, four cylinder comes equipped with
VVT-i and produces 140 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 125 lbs./ft. of torque at 4,200
rpm.