Facts About The Toyota Celica?

introduced in 2000, latest toyota celica sharp, if high-strung, performer. styled in california calty design research, celica's cab-forward shape features high-fashion racecar design elements. sharp-edged panels, dramatic plunging curves, tall tail , radically lowered front fascia create stark contrasts.

there 2 versions on sale: base-level celica gt , more-powerful gt-s. 1.8-liter four-cylinder dual overhead camshaft engine powers celica gt-s. hitting impressive mark of 100 horsepower per liter of displacement, engine generates 180 ponies @ 7,600 rpm , 133 pound-feet of torque @ 6,800 rpm. gt-s powerplant, co-developed yamaha, utilizes toyota's new vvt-i engine technology. similar in concept honda's vtec, system can adjust both valve timing , lift. gt model's adequate 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine produces 140 horsepower , 125 pound-feet of torque @ 6,400 rpm.

celica gt , gt-s both available different variations of automatic , manual transmissions. gt comes standard five-speed manual gearbox. optional on both trims four-speed automatic transmission, equipped e-shift steering wheel-mounted buttons in gt-s. these allow "manual" shifting of automatic transmission. manual transmission in gt-s features 6 forward gears, shifter gates closely spaced , it's easy select wrong gear.

suspension , braking systems provide outstanding handling , performance. front suspension utilizes macpherson struts offset springs , solid antiroll bar, while rear suspension employs double-wishbone design camber-control function , solid antiroll bar. abs optional on both models. celica gt rides on 15x6.5-inch steel wheels 195/60r15 tires, while high-grade gt-s features 15x6.5-inch alloy wheels on 205/55r15 tires. both models offer optional aluminum alloy wheels, sized 16 inches gt-s.

celica's interior stylish, functional , comfortable 2 adults , healthy amount of gear. simple, downswept dash layout, big analog gauges, sporty bucket seats, faux-drilled metal pedals , fashionable metallic silver accents add celica's cockpit ambience, material quality less impressive. both gt , gt-s offer center console big enough hold 8 cd cases, 2 oversized cups. rear seatbacks can folded forward, providing additional cargo space. driver , front-passenger airbags standard, , side airbags optional. gt-s models can equipped leather.

until recently, celicas considered slow, overweight , expensive. detractors claimed "secretary's cars." not anymore. 2002 celica, in gt-s trim, 1 of exciting sport coupes sold. while might loud , polarizing some, have no problem recommending want affordable , entertaining vehicle.

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