1985 Toyota Celica 54625

August 1981 saw the introduction of the third generation Celica. The car was available in coupe, liftback and convertible forms, with many buyers biased toward the liftback. Styling was changed considerably from previous models and power was provided by a 2.4 L22-R or 22R-E engine in all North American models.In September 1982, the first Celica turbo was launched in Japan. The GT-T had a 1.8 liter 3T-GTE engine. To meet the FISA regulation for Group B Rally Car to compete in the World Rally Championship (WRC), 200 units Celica GT-TS were built. These were the basic car for Group B Celica Twincam Turbo (TA64) which were built and rallied by Toyota Team Europe (TTE). In August 1982, Toyota added the GT-S model to the North American market to re-inject the sports image that Celica had lost as it grew larger and heavier with each subsequent model. The GT-S included larger 14x7' wheels and 225/60HR14 tires, fender flares, independent rear suspension, a sports interior including special seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob. Most of these came from the Supra. This made sense as the Supra was based on the Celica. From the windshield back, both cars were nearly identical when in liftback form. There were also optional rear louvers for the coupe and liftback. The upgraded GT-S wheels are coveted as replacements by many people who own first generation Celicas as they remained four-lug and looked sportier than first generation wheels while still providing the 'classic Celica' look and feel. The wheels were also polished aluminium as opposed to the flat finish of the lower models.Minor changes were given in late 1983 for the 1984 model year and distinguished by the redesigned front end, with fully closed retractable headlights which popped up backwards like most traditional pop-up headlights instead of the ones that went forward. Side vents, Hood, grille, tail lights, and bumpers were also new. Fuel injection became standard on all North American Celicas in August 1982, therefore the 22R engine became 22R-EC. In August 1985 the Celica was changed completely. It was an all-new vehicle with front wheel drive, a rounded, flowing body and new 2.0 L four-cylinder engines.To see more pictures on the toyota Celica we have, please visit our website at www.karconnectioninc.com