Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Toyota updated the seventh generation of the Celica in 2002 when it performed a few visual upgrades for the already appealing coupe.
Most sports cars from that era were either unreliable or had to make some concessions for family reasons. There were a few exceptions from that, and the Celica was one of them. It didn't just look sharp, but the automaker didn't make a compromise just to attract more customers. Toyota tried to offer a coupe focused on the driver. The only thing that was lacking in that generation, when compared to its predecessors, was the all-wheel drive system.
From the outside, the Celica showed a restyled front fascia, which received a new bumper and a slim air intake. In addition, the hood was modified to fit the new upgrades while the headlights got new lenses. Moreover, on the sides, the front fenders, the door panels, and the rear quarter panels sported an ascending sculptured line that visually connected the front wheel-wells to the rear ones. Finally, at the back, the taillights received a smoked look, and the blinkers didn't sport amber lenses anymore but red.
Inside, there was the same interior, with a three-spoke steering wheel and an instrument cluster where analog dials and an LCD shared the same area. Yet, the carmaker claimed that there were some improvements that made the car more focused on the driver. It still featured four seats, with a 50/50 split-folding rear bench where only children could sit.
Under the hood, Toyota made good use of its two 1.8-liter powerplants offered in lower or higher power output. Both versions were mated with a six-speed manual gearbox. For specific markets, the carmaker included a four-speed automatic to the options list.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L VVT-i 6MT FWD (143 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1794 cm3 |
Power: | 105 KW @ 6400 RPM 143 HP @ 6400 RPM 141 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 170 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127.4 mph (205 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.3 in (4351 mm) |
Width: | 68.3 in (1735 mm) |
Height: | 51.8 in (1316 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/58.3 in (1,491/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.4 cuFT (323 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2370 lbs (1075 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3450.2 lbs (1565 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 185 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L VVT-i Turbo 6MT FWD (192 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1796 cm3 |
Power: | 141 KW @ 7800 RPM 192 HP @ 7800 RPM 189 BHP @ 7800 RPM |
Torque: | 133 lb-ft @ 6800 RPM 180 Nm @ 6800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 139.8 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.3 in (4351 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 52 in (1321 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/58.3 in (1,491/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10 cuFT (283 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2458.2 lbs (1115 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3516.4 lbs (1595 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 200 g/km |