Toyota Celica (T20) 2.0 i 16V (175 hp)

Gasoline engine with 175 hp (129 kW) and 137 lb-ft (186 Nm), built 1993–1999, liftback body, front-wheel drive. The Toyota Celica (T20) has 1 more powerful gasoline version.

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Power175 hp (129 kW)
Torque137 lb-ft (186 Nm)
0–62 mph8.1 s
Top speed140 mph (225 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version2.0 i 16V (175 hp)
Engine code3S-FE, 3S-GE
Displacement2.0 L (1,998 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder4
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel systemMulti-point indirect injection
Compression ratio10-3
Bore86 mm
Stroke86 mm
Engine oil capacity4.1 qt (3.9-4.5 l)

Performance

Power175 hp (129 kW) @ 7000 rpm
Torque137 lb-ft (186 Nm) @ 4400 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)8.1 s
Top speed140 mph (225 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
Highway29 mpg (8.2 l/100 km)
Fuel tank15.9 gal (60 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleLiftback
Doors4
Length174.2 in (4,425 mm)
Width68.9 in (1,750 mm)
Height51.4 in (1,305 mm)
Curb weight2,767 lb (1,255 kg)
Gross vehicle weight3,549 lb (1,610 kg)
Cargo volume10.0 cu ft (283 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
Gears5
SteeringHydraulic power steering
Front suspensionSpring strut
Rear suspensionCoil spring
Tires205/55 R15V
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Toyota Celica with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Toyota Celica (T20) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.8 i 16V (116 hp)Gasoline116 hp (85 kW)
2.0 Turbo 4WD (242 hp)Gasoline242 hp (178 kW)
2.0 16V (170 hp)Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)

← All Toyota Celica (T20) engines

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