The Toyota Celica GT-Four, a high-performance model of the Celica Liftback series, was manufactured by Toyota from 1986 to 1999 primarily for World Rally Championship (WRC) competition. The vehicle featured a turbocharged 3S-GTE engine and a full-time all-wheel-drive system, making it suitable for rugged rally terrains. The Celica GT-Four was part of the "homologation special vehicles" category, where road-going versions were produced in sufficient numbers to meet WRC regulations.
There were three generations of the Celica GT-Four: the ST165, based on the fourth generation Celica, produced from 1986 to 1989; the ST185, known for its distinctive "super round" shape, manufactured from 1989 to 1993; and the ST205, produced between 1994 and 1999.
Production of the Celica GT-Four road cars took place at Toyota's Tahara plant in Japan, while the rally cars were prepared by Toyota Team Europe in Cologne, Germany. The Celica GT-Four ST165 made its WRC debut in the 1988 Tour de Corse and clinched its first WRC victory during the 1989 Rally Australia.
Key Points:
- The Toyota Celica GT-Four was a high-performance model of the Celica Liftback designed for WRC competition.
- It featured a turbocharged 3S-GTE engine and full-time all-wheel-drive
