ST162 GT-R 2000 Twincam 16 Aug 1985 launch
3S-GELU- Displacement
- 1,998 cc
- Power
- 136 PS net @ 6,400 rpm
DOHC 16-valve; 1,120 kg
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Toyota Celica
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Japan's Celica generations are the T160 (from 1985), T180 (1989), T200 (1993) and T230 (1999). The first three each had a turbocharged 4WD GT-Four: ST165, ST185 and ST205. The T230 is front-wheel drive only, with 145 PS or 190 PS engines. Read the type code to identify the car.
Background
Overview
The Japanese-market Celica generations covered here run from the T160, on sale from 20 August 1985 as the first front-wheel-drive Celica, to the T230, on sale from 20 September 1999. The T160, T180 and T200 each had a turbocharged 4WD GT-Four (ST165, ST185, ST205). Toyota ended Celica production in April 2006 with the T230.
GT-Four: the rally cars on three generations
The ST165 GT-Four went on sale in Japan on 1 October 1986 with a turbocharged 3S-GTE rated 185 PS (JIS net) and full-time 4WD. Toyota's heritage page says it started the full-scale World Rally Championship programme, and Toyota UK records Carlos Sainz as Toyota's first drivers' World Champion, in an ST165, in 1990.
The standard ST185 GT-Four is rated 225 PS. The GT-Four RC, the Group A homologation base, was launched on 27 September 1991 at 235 hp; Toyota's heritage page says it was sold in 1992. ST185 cars won the drivers' title in 1992 (Sainz), 1993 (Kankkunen) and 1994 (Auriol).
The ST205 GT-Four went on sale on 2 February 1994 at 255 PS. Toyota announced a planned 2,500-unit WRC limited edition, about 2,100 of them for Japan. That is not a total for all ST205 GT-Fours.
T230: front-wheel drive only
The T230 went on sale in Japan on 20 September 1999. Toyota's heritage page describes a front-wheel-drive-only design, 60 to 90 kg lighter than comparable grades of the previous generation, in a hatchback coupe body.
There are two grades: SS-I with the 1ZZ-FE at 145 PS and SS-II with the 2ZZ-GE at 190 PS. Production ended in April 2006 with this generation.
Editorial notes
Quick read
Key takeaways
- The T160, on sale from 20 August 1985, was the first front-wheel-drive Celica.
- ST165 GT-Four: 1 October 1986, 185 PS (JIS net), full-time 4WD.
- ST185 GT-Four: 225 PS; the RC base was launched on 27 September 1991 at 235 hp.
- ST205 GT-Four: 2 February 1994, 255 PS.
- Toyota announced a planned 2,500-unit ST205 WRC edition, with about 2,100 for Japan; that is not the total for all ST205 GT-Fours.
- The T230, on sale from 20 September 1999, is front-wheel drive only, as SS-I (145 PS) or SS-II (190 PS).
Constants
Common across all Celica generations
- Front-wheel drive from the T160 onward, except the 4WD GT-Four
- GT-Four: turbocharged and 4WD, as the ST165 (T160), ST185 (T180) and ST205 (T200)
- ASC-converted convertibles were built for the T160, T180 and T200
- T230: front-wheel drive only, in two grades, SS-I (1ZZ-FE, 145 PS) and SS-II (2ZZ-GE, 190 PS)
- Toyota ended Celica production in April 2006 with the T230
Chassis history
Generation timeline
Toyota's Japanese on-sale dates are 20 August 1985 for the T160, 6 September 1989 for the T180, 8 October 1993 for the T200 and 20 September 1999 for the T230. Celica production ended in April 2006 with the T230.
Identification
Chassis-code reference
Generation names are broad families. The factory chassis codes below identify the variants represented in JDMBUYSELL's current Toyota Celica guide data.
- Fourth generation, T160 (1985–1989; ST165 GT-Four)
- Chassis code: ST162
- Fifth generation, T180 (Sep 1989 – Oct 1993; ST185 GT-Four)
- Chassis code: ST182
- Sixth generation, T200 (Oct 1993 – 1999; ST205 GT-Four)
- Chassis code: ST202
- Seventh generation, T230 (Sep 1999 – Apr 2006)
- Chassis code: ZZT231
Confirm the complete code on the vehicle's frame or VIN plate; drivetrain, body, and market variants can use different prefixes within one generation family.
Market
Differences between JDM & USDM
This hub uses Japanese ratings, in PS on the JIS net basis. Toyota UK's retrospective writes the UK-market ST205 GT-Four at 239bhp and the ordinary 2.0-litre at 173bhp. Toyota's Japanese figures are 255 PS for the ST205 and, at launch, 180 PS (manual) or 170 PS (automatic) for the T200 SS-II. For the T160 GT-Four, Toyota UK writes 185bhp where the Japanese release says 185 PS (JIS net). US trim names are not mapped on this page.
Specs
Technical specifications
Engine rows give dated Japanese-market specifications from Toyota's heritage pages and catalogues; launch and later specifications are identified separately.
Engine options
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AT160 GT 1600 Twincam 16 Aug 1985 launch
4A-GELU- Displacement
- 1,587 cc
- Power
- 111 PS net @ 6,600 rpm
DOHC 16-valve; 1,080 kg
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ST160 ST 1800 Aug 1985 launch
1S-iLU- Displacement
- 1,832 cc
- Power
- 89 PS net @ 5,400 rpm
OHC; 1,030 kg
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ST165 GT-Four From 1 Oct 1986
3S-GTE- Displacement
- 1,998 cc
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 185 PS JIS net
- Torque
- 24.5 kgf·m JIS net (about 240 Nm, converted)
Water-cooled intercooler; full-time 4WD; 1,350 kg
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ST182 S-R / Z-R Sep 1989 launch
3S-FE- Displacement
- 1,998 cc
- Power
- 125 PS @ 5,600 rpm
DOHC 16-valve
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ST182 S-R / Z-R From Aug 1990 update
3S-FE- Displacement
- 1,998 cc
- Power
- 140 PS
Catalogue rating
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ST182 GT-R Sep 1989 launch
3S-GE- Displacement
- 1,998 cc
- Power
- 165 PS @ 6,800 rpm
- Torque
- 19.5 kgf·m @ 4,800 rpm (about 191 Nm, converted)
Sporty twin-cam; 1,210 kg; the heritage table lists a 3S-GTE and 225 PS in this column
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ST185 GT-Four Sep 1989 launch
3S-GTE- Displacement
- 1,998 cc
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 225 PS @ 6,000 rpm
- Torque
- 31.0 kgf·m @ 3,200 rpm (about 304 Nm, converted)
Air-cooled intercooler, ceramic turbine; 1,400 kg
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ST185H GT-Four RC Sep 1991 (heritage narrative: 1992)
3S-GTE- Displacement
- 1,998 cc
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 235 PS
Water-based intercooler, metal turbine; catalogue 235 horsepower
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ST183C Convertible From Aug 1990
3S-GE Comparison- Displacement
- 1,998 cc
- Power
- 165 PS @ 6,800 rpm
- Torque
- 19.5 kgf·m (about 191 Nm, converted)
Standard and G grades
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ST202 SS-I Oct 1993 launch
3S-FE- Displacement
- 1,998 cc
- Power
- 140 PS net @ 6,000 rpm
E-ST202-BLMGK; 1,150 kg
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ST203 SS-I 4WS Oct 1993 launch
3S-FE- Displacement
- 1,998 cc
- Power
- 140 PS net @ 6,000 rpm
E-ST203-BLMGK; 1,180 kg
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ST202 SS-II manual Oct 1993 launch
3S-GE- Displacement
- 1,998 cc
- Power
- 180 PS net @ 7,000 rpm
5MT launch representative; E-ST202-BLMVF; 1,190 kg
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ST202 SS-II automatic Oct 1993 launch
3S-GE- Displacement
- 1,998 cc
- Power
- 170 PS @ 6,600 rpm
- Torque
- 19.5 kgf·m (191.2 Nm) @ 4,800 rpm
- Transmission
- 4AT (ECT-S)
E-ST202; 1,220 kg
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ST202 SS-II 5MT Dec 1997 catalogue
3S-GE- Displacement
- 1,998 cc
- Power
- 200 PS (147 kW) @ 7,000 rpm
- Torque
- 21.0 kgf·m (205.9 Nm) @ 6,000 rpm
VVT-i listed by Jan 1999; 86.0 × 86.0 mm, 11.0:1; premium fuel; 1,200 kg
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ST205 GT-Four Feb 1994
3S-GTE- Displacement
- 1,998 cc
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 255 PS net @ 6,000 rpm
- Torque
- 31.0 kgf·m (about 304 Nm, converted)
- Transmission
- 5MT
Water-cooled intercooler; full-time 4WD; 1,380 kg
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ZZT230 SS-I Sep 1999 launch
1ZZ-FE- Displacement
- 1,794 cc
- Power
- 145 PS @ 6,400 rpm
- Torque
- 17.4 kgf·m @ 4,200 rpm (about 171 Nm, converted)
- Transmission
- 5MT / 4AT (Super ECT)
VVT-i, 10.0:1, regular fuel; 1,090 kg (launch 5MT representative); 14.0 km/L (10-15 mode, manual)
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ZZT231 SS-II Sep 1999 launch
2ZZ-GE- Displacement
- 1,795 cc
- Power
- 190 PS @ 7,600 rpm
- Torque
- 18.4 kgf·m @ 6,800 rpm (about 180 Nm, converted)
- Transmission
- 6MT / 4AT (Super ECT)
VVTL-i, 11.5:1, premium fuel; 1,120 kg (launch 6MT representative); 13.0 km/L (10-15 mode, manual)
Lineup
Variants & trims
The GT-Four is the ST165 on the T160, the ST185 on the T180 and the ST205 on the T200. The T230 has the SS-I and SS-II grades.
| Generation | Trim | Engine | Key features |
|---|---|---|---|
| T160 (Japan, 1985–1989) | ST 1800 (ST160) | 1S-iLU 1.8 OHC | Launch representative E-ST160-BLMSL: 89 PS net, 1,030 kg; front-wheel drive hatchback coupe |
| T160 (Japan, 1985–1989) | GT 1600 Twincam 16 (AT160) | 4A-GELU 1.6 DOHC 16-valve | Launch representative E-AT160-BLMVF: 111 PS net, 1,080 kg |
| T160 (Japan, 1985–1989) | GT-R 2000 Twincam 16 (ST162) | 3S-GELU 2.0 DOHC 16-valve | Launch representative E-ST162-BLMVF: 136 PS net, 1,120 kg |
| T160 (Japan, 1985–1989) | GT-Four (ST165) | 3S-GTE 2.0 turbo | From 1 Oct 1986: full-time 4WD, central differential with locking mechanism, water-cooled intercooler, leather-trimmed seats in part; E-ST165-BLMVZ 1,350 kg |
| T180 (Japan, 1989–1993) | S-R | 3S-FE 2.0 | Front-wheel drive; E-ST182-BLMSK, 1,170 kg (heritage representative); 125 PS at launch, 140 PS from Aug 1990 |
| T180 (Japan, 1989–1993) | Z-R | 3S-FE 2.0 | Front-wheel drive; E-ST182-BLMGK, 1,180 kg (heritage representative) |
| T180 (Japan, 1989–1993) | GT-R | 3S-GE 2.0 | Front-wheel drive; E-ST182-BLMVF, 1,210 kg; 165 PS (launch release; the heritage table lists a 3S-GTE and 225 PS in this column) |
| T180 (Japan, 1989–1993) | GT-R Active Sports | 3S-GE 2.0 | Order-built special with hydropneumatic Actively Controlled Suspension; five-speed manual, front-drive; initial 300 orders from 7 Sep 1989 |
| T180 (Japan, 1989–1993) | GT-Four (ST185) | 3S-GTE 2.0 turbo | Reservations from 7 Sep 1989, deliveries from late October; full-time 4WD, torque-sensing rear LSD, air-cooled intercooler; E-ST185-BLMVZ 1,400 kg |
| T180 (Japan, 1989–1993) | GT-Four A | 3S-GTE 2.0 turbo | From 24 Aug 1990 (E-ST185H in Toyota's catalogue): wide body (10 mm longer, 55 mm wider; 1,745 mm), 215/50 R15 88V tyres, 10-speaker Super Live Sound standard |
| T180 (Japan, 1989–1993) | GT-Four Rally | 3S-GTE 2.0 turbo | Competition-base grade with cross-ratio gearbox and simplified equipment; added in the Aug 1991 update |
| T180 (Japan, 1989–1993) | GT-Four RC | 3S-GTE 2.0 turbo | E-ST185H, from 27 Sep 1991 (heritage narrative: 1992): 235 PS, water-based intercooler, metal turbine, MOMO wheel; about 5,000 planned worldwide, 1,800 for Japan |
| T180 (Japan, 1989–1993) | Convertible / Convertible G | 3S-GE 2.0 | From 24 Aug 1990; ASC-fitted electric power top, order-built; ABS standard on the G |
| T200 (Japan, 1993–1999) | SS-I (ST202) | 3S-FE 2.0 | Front-wheel drive; 140 PS; E-ST202-BLMGK, 1,150 kg |
| T200 (Japan, 1993–1999) | SS-I 4WS (ST203) | 3S-FE 2.0 | Front-wheel drive with four-wheel steering; 140 PS; E-ST203-BLMGK, 1,180 kg |
| T200 (Japan, 1993–1999) | SS-II (ST202) | 3S-GE 2.0 | Launch manual representative E-ST202-BLMVF: 180 PS, 1,190 kg; ordinary launch automatic: 170 PS; 200 PS listed from Dec 1997 |
| T200 (Japan, 1993–1999) | SS-III | 3S-GE 2.0 | Added Aug 1995 (ABS optional then); sports ABS standard from Jun 1996; 200 PS with VVT-i and Super Strut front in the Jan 1999 range |
| T200 (Japan, 1993–1999) | GT-Four (ST205) | 3S-GTE 2.0 turbo | From 2 Feb 1994: 255 PS, full-time 4WD, Super Strut front standard, ventilated discs with aluminium 4-piston front calipers, aluminium bonnet, 16 x 7.5JJ wheels; sports ABS optional at launch |
| T200 (Japan, 1993–1999) | GT-Four WRC limited edition | 3S-GTE 2.0 turbo | Group A homologation base, five-speed manual only; larger rear spoiler, extra hood scoop, Super White II; 2,500 planned, about 2,100 for Japan |
| T200 (Japan, 1993–1999) | Convertible | 3S-GE 2.0 (200 PS VVT-i in the late range) | From Sep 1994; ASC conversion, electric power top, four seats |
| T230 (Japan, 1999–2006) | SS-I (ZZT230) | 1ZZ-FE 1.8 VVT-i | 145 PS; five-speed manual or Super ECT automatic; launch 5MT representative GH-ZZT230-BLMGH, 1,090 kg; regular fuel; four seats |
| T230 (Japan, 1999–2006) | SS-II (ZZT231) | 2ZZ-GE 1.8 VVTL-i | 190 PS; six-speed manual or Super ECT with steering-wheel shift controls; launch 6MT representative GH-ZZT231-BLFVF, 1,120 kg; premium fuel; rear spoiler and leather-trimmed controls |
| T230 (Japan, 1999–2006) | SS-II Super Strut Package | 2ZZ-GE 1.8 VVTL-i | SS-II option with Super Strut front suspension (camber control arms); launch 6MT representative GH-ZZT231-BLFVF(Z), 1,140 kg; excluded from the Aug 2002 front-damper change |
| T230 (Japan, 1999–2006) | TRD Sports M | 2ZZ-GE (ZZT231) | TRD complete car with a standard water-cooled 11-row engine oil cooler |
Drivetrain
Engine references
Editorial
The buyer's read
Identify the car from Toyota's type code before comparing listings: ST160, ST162 or AT160 on the T160, ST182 or ST185 on the T180, ST202, ST203 or ST205 on the T200, and ZZT230 or ZZT231 on the T230. The GT-Four codes are ST165, ST185 and ST205.
The evo buying guide warns that lesser models are easy to dress up as GT-Fours, so check the paperwork and that the chassis number points to a genuine car. The same guide says to check sills, wheel arches, strut mountings and sunroof panels for rust, and to look for accident damage.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Which Celica generations have a GT-Four?
- The T160 (ST165), T180 (ST185) and T200 (ST205). Toyota's Japanese catalogue lists only SS-I and SS-II for the T230.
- When did each GT-Four go on sale in Japan?
- The ST165 on 1 October 1986 and the ST205 on 2 February 1994. For the ST185, reservations began on 7 September 1989 with deliveries from the end of October.
- How much power do the GT-Fours make?
- Toyota's Japanese figures are 185 PS (JIS net) for the ST165, 225 PS for the standard ST185 and 255 PS for the ST205. The ST185 RC is rated 235 hp in Toyota's English release.
- Is the 2,500-unit WRC edition the total ST205 production?
- No. Toyota's release gives 2,500 for the WRC limited edition, about 2,100 of them for Japan. It does not state a total for all ST205 GT-Fours.
- What do SS-I and SS-II mean on a T230?
- SS-I has the 1ZZ-FE at 145 PS. SS-II has the 2ZZ-GE at 190 PS. Toyota's catalogue lists no SS-III on the T230; the SS-III was added to the T200 in August 1995.
- Is the Celica GT-Four US legal to import?
- Under the 25-year rule, eligibility runs from each car's own build date, so check the build date on the car's documents. EPA's older-vehicle provision separately requires the original-design engine or an EPA-certified replacement. Canada counts 15 years from the build month.
Citations
Sources & references
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