1986-1989 Celica OverviewToyota Celica Overview (1986 - 1989)
1986 - 1989
Tech Specs Summary
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- 121 - 138 mph
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- 8.1 - 9.5 seconds
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- 114 - 185 hp
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- 25.8 - 33.6 mpg
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- 2,403 - 3,109 lbs
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- 8.6 - 13.9 ft3 (Coupé)
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- 13.9 ft3 (Convertible)
This generation of the Toyota Celica was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Toyota between 1986 - 1989. It's a front engined car with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came as either a coupé or convertible. There are many power levels available from either a 1.6 L Inline 4 gasoline engine or 2 L Inline 4 Turbo gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut suspension front and rear.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Celica is the Toyota Celica GT-Four which scores 2.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 185 hp and a power/weight ratio of 16.8 lb/hp it has a top speed of 138 mph and gets to 62 mph in 8.1 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Toyota Celica 1.6 GT Liftback is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 2.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 533 miles and can store 13.9 cubic feet of cargo.