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Toyota Celica

1st gen Toyota Celica 1971–1977

This page is a draft. It has not been approved yet, so read it with care.

What it came with

  • 1.9L four (8R)1,2

    108 hp · 1971

  • 2.0L four (18R-C)1,3

    97 hp · 1972–1974

  • 2.2L four (20R)1,2,3

    96 hp · 1975–1977

Transmissions
4-speed manual1,2, 5-speed manual (W50) (1974–1977)1,2, Automatic (1973–1977)1,2
Drivetrains
Rear-wheel drive3
Trims
ST1, LT (1974–1975)1, GT (1974–1977)1,2
Packages
Liftback body (1976–1977)1,2
  • Model codes: RA29 for the US liftback, by Wikipedia1
  • Suspension and brakes: MacPherson struts in front, a live rear axle, front discs and rear drums2
  • Awards: Motor Trend's Import Car of the Year for 1974 and 19762
  • Sold: 17,750 in the US in 1971, rising to 163,000 in 1977, by Collector Car Market2

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (Toyota Celica)
  2. Collector Car Market (1971–77 profile)
  3. Hagerty (seven generations)