Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
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The 1990 Toyota Celica will remain in history as one of the most successful rally-cars ever made, with over 30 WRC wins and world titles for the team or its drivers.
In the mid-'90s, Toyota struggled to beat the other carmakers in the World Rally Championship, but the Lancia and Ford teams were faster. The Japanese carmaker knew that without an all-wheel-drive version will lose the game, and then, in 1989, it introduced the Celica lineup with the GT4 as the most potent version. Then, everything changed, and it became the car to beat.
The 1990 Celica switched from its predecessor's angled design to the rounded shapes of the biodesign era. Its pop-up headlights were still en-vogue, and the curved, short cabin was designed to minimize drag resistance. Toyota offered the car either as a hatchback or as a coupe. The GT4 was available only as a hatchback and sported an air-intake and a few extra vents on the hood.
Inside, the carmaker installed four seats, but there was very limited room in the back, even for a toddler. In many countries, a 2-seat car was taxed more than if it had four. Toyota installed a rounded instrument cluster with the minimum information required. Only the GT4 version featured an oil temperature gauge.
Toyota offered the Celica with a choice of engines ranged between 103 hp and 200 hp. Only the latter was fitted with an all-wheel-drive system.
TOYOTA Celica 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
- 1.6L 5MT FWD (103 HP)
- 2.0L 5MT FWD (154 HP)
- 2.0L Turbo 5MT AWD (200 HP)
TOYOTA Celica
1.6L 5MT FWD (103 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (103 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1587 cm3 |
| Power: | 77 KW @ 6000 RPM 105 HP @ 6000 RPM 103 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 105 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 142 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 185/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 174 in (4420 mm) |
| Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
| Height: | 51.2 in (1300 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.3 in (1,461/1,430 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2204.6 lbs (1000 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3362 lbs (1525 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
TOYOTA Celica
2.0L 5MT FWD (154 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (154 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 115 KW @ 6600 RPM 156 HP @ 6600 RPM 154 BHP @ 6600 RPM |
| Torque: | 137 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 186 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 136.7 mph (220 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 185/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 174 in (4420 mm) |
| Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
| Height: | 51.2 in (1300 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.3 in (1,461/1,430 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2731.5 lbs (1239 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3736.8 lbs (1695 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 185.6 g/km |
TOYOTA Celica
2.0L Turbo 5MT AWD (200 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 5MT AWD (200 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 149.1 KW @ 6000 RPM 203 HP @ 6000 RPM 200 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 203 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 275 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 142.9 mph (230 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 185/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 174 in (4420 mm) |
| Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
| Height: | 51.2 in (1300 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.3 in (1,461/1,430 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3236.4 lbs (1468 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4166.7 lbs (1890 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |