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Toyota Celica: generations and engines

The Toyota Celica was built from 1973 to 2006 in 9 generations, with 44 engine versions in our catalog (coupe, convertible, liftback). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Toyota Celica Enlarge
Production years1973–2006
Generations9
Engine versions44
Power75–242 hp
Body stylesCoupe, Convertible, Liftback
FuelGasoline
Timeline

Toyota Celica generations

  1. 1973–1978

    Toyota Celica (TA2)

    • Coupe
    • Gasoline

    5 engine versions 75–107 hp

    Generation specs
  2. 1977–1985

    Toyota Celica (TA60,RA40,RA6)

    • Coupe
    • Gasoline

    11 engine versions 75–124 hp

    Engines below
  3. 1985–1990

    Toyota Celica (T16)

    • Coupe
    • Gasoline

    6 engine versions 86–185 hp

    Engines below
  4. 1987–1990

    Toyota Celica Cabrio (T16)

    • Convertible
    • Gasoline

    2 engine versions 140–150 hp

    Engines below
  5. 1989–1994

    Toyota Celica (T18)

    • Coupe
    • Gasoline

    8 engine versions 105–208 hp

    Generation specs
  6. 1989–1994

    Toyota Celica Cabrio (T18)

    • Convertible
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 156 hp

    Generation specs
  7. 1993–1999

    Toyota Celica (T20)

    • Liftback
    • Gasoline

    4 engine versions 116–242 hp

    Generation specs
  8. 1994–1999

    Toyota Celica Cabrio (T20)

    • Convertible
    • Gasoline

    2 engine versions 136 hp

    Engines below
  9. 1999–2006

    Toyota Celica (T23)

    • Coupe
    • Gasoline

    5 engine versions 143–192 hp

    Engines below
Specs

Toyota Celica engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Toyota Celica (TA60,RA40,RA6)1977–1985 · 11 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.6 ST (86 hp)1977–1982Gasoline86 hp (63 kW)
1.6 GT (TA4C) (109 hp)1978–1982Gasoline109 hp (80 kW)
1.6 LT (TA4C) (75 hp)1979–1983Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
2.0 XT (RA40) (90 hp)1979–1981Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)
1.6 GT (TA4C) (110 hp)1980–1982Gasoline110 hp (81 kW)
2.0 XT (RA40) (88 hp)1980–1982Gasoline88 hp (65 kW)
1.6 ST (TA60) (90 hp)1981–1983Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)
2.0 GT (RA63) (122 hp)1981–1983Gasoline122 hp (90 kW)
1.6 ST (TA60) (86 hp)1982–1985Gasoline86 hp (63 kW)
2.0 XT (RA61) (105 hp)1982–1985Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)
1.6 GT (124 hp)1983–1985Gasoline124 hp (91 kW)
Toyota Celica (T16)1985–1990 · 6 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.0 GT (140 hp)1985–1989Gasoline140 hp (103 kW)
1.6 (86 hp)1986–1990Gasoline86 hp (63 kW)
1.6 GT 16V (124 hp)1986–1989Gasoline124 hp (91 kW)
1.6 GT (116 hp)1987–1989Gasoline116 hp (85 kW)
2.0 GT (150 hp)1987–1990Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)
2.0 Turbo (185 hp) 4x41988–1990Gasoline185 hp (136 kW)
Toyota Celica Cabrio (T16)1987–1990 · 2 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.0 GT (ST162) (150 hp)1987–1990Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)
2.0 GT (ST162) (140 hp)1988–1990Gasoline140 hp (103 kW)
Toyota Celica Cabrio (T20)1994–1999 · 2 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
2.2i GT (136 hp)1994–1999Gasoline136 hp (100 kW)145 lb-ft (196 Nm)
2.2i GT (136 hp) Automatic1994–1999Gasoline136 hp (100 kW)145 lb-ft (196 Nm)
Toyota Celica (T23)1999–2006 · 5 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.8 VT-i 16V (143 hp)1999–2006Gasoline143 hp (105 kW)125 lb-ft (170 Nm)8.7 s127 mph (205 km/h)
1.8 VT-i 16V (143 hp) Automatic1999–2006Gasoline143 hp (105 kW)125 lb-ft (170 Nm)8.7 s127 mph (205 km/h)
1.8 i GT- R (182 hp)1999–2006Gasoline182 hp (134 kW)133 lb-ft (181 Nm)7.5 s130 mph (210 km/h)
1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport (192 hp)2000–2002Gasoline192 hp (141 kW)133 lb-ft (180 Nm)7.4 s140 mph (225 km/h)
1.8 VVTL-I T-Sport (192 hp) Automatic2000–2002Gasoline192 hp (141 kW)133 lb-ft (180 Nm)7.4 s140 mph (225 km/h)
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