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Toyota Celica Third generation
1981 to 1985 | |
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Overview | |
Production | Aug 1981–Jul 1985 |
Assembly | Tahara, Aichi, Japan Toyota, Aichi, Japan (Tsutsumi plant) |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 3-door liftback 2-door coupe 2-door convertible |
Layout | FR layout |
Platform | A60 |
Related | Toyota Supra Toyota Carina |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1,588 cc I4 2T-B / 2T-G (TA60/61) 1,587 cc I4 4A-G (AA63) 1,770 cc I4 3T-E (TA62) 1,770 cc I4 3T-GTE (TA63) 1,791 cc I4 4T-GTEU (TA64) 1,832 cc I4 1S-U (SA60) 1,972 cc I4 21R (RA60/61) 1,995 cc I4 2S-C (SA63) 2,366 cc I4 22R/22R-E (RA64/65) |
Transmission | 4-speed A40D automatic 5-speed W55, W58, T50 manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 98 in (2,500 mm) |
Length | 174.6 in (4,435 mm) |
Width | 65.6 in (1,665 mm) |
Height | 52 in (1,310 mm) |
Curb weight | 2,270 lb (1,030 kg) |
August 1981 saw the introduction of the third generation Celica. The car was initially available in coupe and liftback forms with many buyers preferring the liftback. The US-made convertible came in 1984. Styling was changed considerably from previous models and power was provided by a 2.4 L 22R or 22R-E engine in all North American models, while smaller engines were used in other countries. The 2.4 L became the biggest 4 cylinder engine offered in any Celica ever. Other engines were the 1.8-liter 4A, 1.6-liter 2T, 1.8-liter 3T, 1.8-liter 4T, 1.8-liter 1S, 2.0-liter 2S, 2.0-liter 18R-G and 2.0-liter 21R, depending on the particular market. Trim levels are SV, ST, ST-EFI, SX, GT, and GT Rally. Rack and pinion steering was offered with this Celica.
Fuel injection became standard on all North American Celicas started from August 1982, therefore the 22R engine became 22R-EC. In August 1982, Toyota added the GT-S model to the North American market to re-inject the sports image that Celica had lost as it grew larger and heavier with each subsequent model. The GT-S included larger 14x7" wheels and 225/60HR14 tires, fender flares, independent rear suspension, a sports interior including special seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob. Most of these came from the Supra. This made sense as the Supra was based on the Celica. From the windshield back, both cars were nearly identical when in liftback form. There were also optional rear louvers for the coupe and liftback. The upgraded GT-S wheels are coveted as replacements by many people who own first generation Celicas as they remained four-lug and looked sportier than first generation wheels while still providing the "classic Celica" look and feel. The wheels were also polished aluminium as opposed to the flat finish of the lower models.
- PERFORMANCE: 1,588 cc
max power (JIS): 115 hp (84 kW) at 6,000 rpm
max torque (JIS): 109 1b ft, 15 kg m (147 Nm) at 4,800 rpm
max engine rpm: 6,400; 69 hp/l (53.2 kW/l)
power-weight ratio: GR Rally Coupé 21 lb/hp (28.5 lb/kW), 9.5 kg/hp (12.9 kg/kW)
Fuel consumption: 34 m/ imp gal, 28.3 m/US gal, 8.3 Ix 100 km on Japanese emission test cycle.
max speeds: (I) 30 mph, 48 km/h; (II) 52 mph, 84 km/h; (III) 77 mph, 124 km/h; (IV) and (V) 112 mph,180 km/h - PERFORMANCE:1,770 cc I4 3T-E (TA62)
max power (JIS): 105 hp (77 kW)
max torque (JIS): 120 1b ft, 16.5 kg m (162 Nm) at 3,600 rpm; 59.3 hp/l (43.6 kW/l);
power-weight ratio: EFI ST Coupé 22.7 lb/hp (30.8 lb/kW), 10.3 kg/hp (14 kg/kW)
Fuel consumption: 32.5 m/imp gal, 27 m/US gal, 8.7 Ix 100 km on Japanese emis- sion test cycle.
max speeds: (I) 28 mph, 45 km/h; (II) 51 mph, 82 km/h; (III) 73 mph, 118 km/h; (IV) and (V) 109 mph, 175 km/h - PERFORMANCE: 160 hp (1,770 cc) turbocharged
max power (JIS): 160 hp (118 kW) at 6,000 rpm
max torque (JIS): 152 1b ft, 21 kg m (206 Nm) at 4,800 rpm
max engine rpm: 6,500; 60.4 hp/l (66.5 kW/l)
max speeds: (I) 28 mph, 46 km/h; (II) 50 mph, 80 km/h; (III) 74 mph, 120 km/h; (IV) 101 mph, 162 km/h; (V) 112 mph, 180 km/h
power-weight ratio: G T-T Coupé 15.8 lb/hp (21.4 lb/kW), 7.1 kg/hp (9.7 kg/kW); - consumption: 31.7 m/imp gal, 26.4 m/US gal, 8.9 Ix 100 km on Japanese emission test cycle.
- PERFORMANCE: 1,832 cc I4 1S-U
max power (JIS): 100 hp (74 kW) at 5,400 rpm
max torque (JIS): 112 1b ft, 15.5 kg m (152 Nm) at 3,400 rpm
max engine rpm: 6,000; 54.6 hp/l (40.2 kW/l)
power-weight ratio: SV Coupé 22.2 lb/hp (30.1 lb/kW), 10 kg/hp (13.7 kg/kW)
Fuel consumption: 36.5 m/imp gal, 30.5 m/US gal, 7.7 Ix 100 km on Japanese emission test cycle.
max speeds: (I) 28 mph, 45 km/h; (II) 52 mph, 84 km/h; (III) 75 mph, 120 km/h; (IV) 103 mph, 165 km/h - ST coupés (V) 109 mph, 175 km/h - PERFORMANCE: 1,968 cc I4 18R-G (RA63)
max power (JIS): 135 hp (99 kW) at 5,8OO rpm
max torque (JIS): 127 1b ft, 17.5 kg m (172 Nm) at 4,800 rpm
max engine rpm: 6,400; 68.6 hp/l (50.4 kW/l)
max speeds: (I) 31 mph, 50 km/h; (II) 53 mph, 85 km/h; (III) 79 mph, 127 km/h; (IV) and (V) 112 mph,
Fuel consumption: 28.2 m/imp gal, 23.5 m/US gal, 10 1 x 100 km on Japanese emission test cycle
The Celica was updated in August 1983 for the 1984 model year. The revision included fully retractable headlights, restyled grille, and airdam. The rear combination lamps were also revised. The Japanese Celica 1600 GT got new 4A-GE engine, and the 1600 GT-R also powered by the same motor was introduced. Another new model was the turbocharged 1800 GT-TR.
The GT-S Convertible, built by American Specialty Cars (ASC) in California, released 200 units in 1984, and 4,248 units for the 1985 model year.The Australian, European, Japanese, and general export model Celicas came with rear side vents, which are highly sought after by North American Celica enthusiasts.In Europe, the Celica was offered as 1600ST with 2T engine, 2000XT (21R), and 2000GT (18R-G).
In Australia, Toyota decided initially to use the 21R-C in the dulled-down model Celica. As a result the car only turned out a mere 67 kW (90 hp). However, this was later replaced, firstly, by the far quicker 73 kW (98 hp) 2S-C motor and then by the injected 2.4-litre motor (22R-E) which provided 87 kW (118 PS; 117 hp). Later versions used IRS rear suspension, rather than the traditional live axle differential.
Twincam Turbo Group B Rally Car
In September 1982, the first Celica turbo was launched in Japan for the local market only. The GT-T (TA63) came with the twin-spark 1.8-liter 3T-GTE engine, W55 5-speed manual gearbox, a limited slip differential, pump up lumbar "sports" seats and optional digital dash. To meet the FISA regulation for Group B Rally Car to compete in the World Rally Championship (WRC), 200 units of the Celica GT-TS were built. These were the basic cars for Group B Celica Twincam Turbo (TA64) which were built and rallied by Toyota Team Europe (TTE). The Group B Celica TCT made its WRC debut in the 1983 Rally Finland. The production car had 180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp) engine, and with 320 bhp (239 kW; 324 PS) 4T-GTE engine, the fully works rally car was the most powerful third generation Celica.
Technical
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Toyota Celica 3rd gen Technical details and specifications (1981-1985)
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
wheel base: 98.43 in, 250 cm
tracks: 53.94 in, 137 cm front, 53.15 in, 135 cm rear
length: coupés 174.41 in, 443 cm - liftback coupés 175.20 in, 445 cm
width: 65.35 in, 166 cm
height: 51.57 in, 131 cm
ground clearance: coupés 6.10 in, 15.5 cm - liftback coupés 6.30 in, 16 cm
weight: 1800 SV Coupé 2,216 1b, 1,005 kg - 1800 ST Coupé 2,227 1b, 1,010 kg
Liftback Coupé 2,238 1b, 1,015 kg - 1800 ST Liftback Coupé 2,249 1b, 1,020 kg
weight: 1800 EFI ST Coupe 2,381 1b, 1.080 kg - 1800 EFI SX Coupé 2,403 1b,
fuel tank: 13.4 imp gal, 16.1 US gal, 61 1 x 100 km on Japanese emission test cycle.
weight: 1600 GT Rally Coupé 2,414 1b, 1,095 kg - 1600 GT Coupé 2,426 1b, 1,100 kg - 1600 GT Rally Liftback Coupé 2,448 1b,
1,110 kg - 1600 GT Liftback Coupé 2,459, 1,115 kg.TRANSMISSION
driving wheels: rear
clutch: single dry plate (diaphragm)
gearbox: mechanical; gears: 4 - ST coupés 5
fully synchronized
ratios
4 speed I 3.587, II 2.022, III 1.384, IV 1, rev 3.484
5 speed I 3.587, II 2.022, III 1.384, IV 1, V 0.861, rev 3.484
5 speed I 3.566, II 2.056, III 1.384, IV 1, V 0.850, rev 4.091;
gear lever location: central
final drive: hypoid bevel
axle ratios: 3.727,4.100,4.300
width of rims: 4.5" 5"
tyres: 165 SR x 13. 165 SR x 14.;185/70 SR x 14.CHASSIS
integral
front suspension: independent, by Mc- Pherson, trailing links, transverse arms, coil springs/telescopic damper struts, anti-roll bar
rear: rigid axle, trailing links, upper torque rods, Panhard rod, coil springs/telescopic damper struts, anti-roll bar.
rear suspension option: independent, semi-trailing arms anti-roll bar.STEERING
rack-and-pinion
turns lock to lock: 3.50.
turning circle: 36.7 ft, 11.2 mBRAKES
front disc, rear drum, dual circuit, servo.
EFI SX coupés disc.ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
12 V
40 Ah battery
55 A alternator
Nihon-Denso pointless distributor
ENGINE:1,588 cc I4 2T-B / 2T-G
Engine capacity: 96.9 cu in, 1,588 cc
Bore and stroke: 3.35 x 2.76 in, 85 x 70 mm
valves: overhead, in Vee, thimble tappets
camshafts: 2, overhead, chain-driven; lubrication
6.7 imp pt, 8 US pt, 3.8 1
Denso electronic injection
fuel feed: electric pump
cooling: 12.3 imp pt, 14.8 USENGINE:1,770 cc I4 3T-E 100 hp
Engine capacity: 108 cu in, 1,770 cc
Bore and stroke:3.35 x 3.07 in, 85 x 78 mm
valves: overhead, in Vee, push-rods and rockers
cam- shafts: 1, side
lubrication: 7.4 imp pt, 8.9 US pt, 4.2 1
Denso electronic injection
fuel feed: electric pump
cooling: 12.3 imp pt. 14.8 US pt, 7 1.ENGINE: 1,770 cc 160 hp turbocharged
turbocharged
Engine capacity: 108 cu in, 1,770 cc
Bore and stroke:3.35 x 3.07 in, 85 x 78 mm)
compression ratio: 7.8:1
valves: 2 per cylinder, overhead, thimble tappets
camshafts: 2, overhead, chain-driven
lubrication trochoid pump, full flow filter, 7.4 imp pt, 8.9 US pt,
exhaust turbocharger, three-way catalytic converter with oxygen sensor
fuel feed: electric pump
water-cooled, 13.4 imp pt, 16.1 US ptENGINE: 1,832 cc I4 1S-U
location front
4 stroke; 4 cylinders, in line
Engine capacity: 111.8 cu in, 1,832 cc
Bore and stroke:3.17 x 3.54 in, 80.5 x 90 mm
compression ratio: 9: 1
cast iron block
light alloy head
5 crankshaft bearings
valves: over-head, rockers and hydraulic tappets
camshafts: 1, over-head, cogged belt
lubrication: gear pump, full flow filter
7 imp pt, 8.5 US pt, 4 1
1 IS-U downdraught twin barrel carburettor.
fuel feed: mechanical pump
emission control by secondary air induction, 3-way catalytic converter with
oxygen sensor and exhaust gas recirculation
water-cooled, 10.6 imp pt, 12.7 US pt, 6 1.ENGINE: 1,968 cc I4 18R-G (RA63)
Engine capacity:120.1 cu in. 1,968 cc
Bore and stroke: 3.48 x 3.15 in, 88.5 x 80 mm
compression ratio: 8.3:1
valves: overhead, thimble tappets
camshafts: 2, overhead, chain-driven
Denso electronic injection
fuel feed: electric pump.OPTIONAL
automatic transmission, hydraulic torque converter with 4 ratios (I 2.450, II 1.450, III 1, IV 0.689, rev 2.222)
3.909 axle ratio; (for ST coupés only)
power-steering, 3.10 turns lock to lock of steering wheel.
limited slip differential© Motor car History
Service
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Toyota Celica 3rd gen Service Guide (1981-1985)
1,972cc (Single OHV)
BORE/STROKE (mm) -84 x 89
CAPACITY (cm') -1 ,972
COMPRESSION RATIO -9:1
FIRING ORDER - 1-3-4-2 (No. 1 at front)
OIL PRESSURE (lb/in2—Hot) -64 (4•5 kg/cm2)CARBURETTER
Twin-choke (Exhaust gas analysis,CO 1/2-1 1/2%)
Choke (mm) -23/29
Main jet -108/28VALVE CLEARANCE -(Hot)
Inlet -0.20mm (0008")
Exhaust -0.30mm (0012")VALVE-TIMING
VALVE-TIMING INDICATION -Timing wheels
VALVE TIMING Inlet opens -22 btdcBREAKER GAP -Electronic ignition
SPARK PLUGS -NGK BPR6EY
PLUG GAP -0.8mm (0030")
IGNITION-TIMING INDICATION -Pulley and pointer
IGNITION TIMING (STATIC) -8 btdc 750 rev/min maxOIL REFILL
Engine sump -4.3 litres (incl. filter)
Gearbox -2.4 lt (auto: 6.3 lt)
Differential -1.2 litres 2.1pt)BATTERY
12v, neg. earth, 60 a-h
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