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Toyota Celica · 4th gen (1986–1989)

1988 Toyota Celica

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What it came with

  • 2.0L twin-cam four (3S-FE)1,2

    115 hp, on the ST and GT · 1987–1989

  • 2.0L twin-cam four (3S-GELC)1,2,3

    135 hp, on the GT-S

  • 2.0L turbocharged four (3S-GTE)1,4,3

    190 hp, intercooled · 1988–1989

Transmissions
5-speed manual2,3,1, 4-speed automatic2,3,1
Drivetrains
Front-wheel drive2,3, Full-time all-wheel drive (1988–1989)4,1
Trims
ST2,1, GT2,1, GT-S2,1, All-Trac Turbo (1988–1989)2,4,1
Packages
Liftback body2,3, GT convertible (1987–1989)1, Anti-lock brakes (1988–1989)1,4, Leather upholstery (1988–1989)4, IMSA GTO edition (1988)1,3

Rare finds

Rare trims, packages and options to look out for, and whether finding one is good news.

  • Rare IMSA GTO edition Package

    One for each of the 77 Toyota dealers in California1,3

    77 sold in California1

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (Toyota Celica)
  2. Curbside Classic (1988 GT)
  3. Hagerty (seven generations)
  4. Car and Driver (1988 All-Trac Turbo test)