CELICA - THE 2nd GENERATION

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The second generation of Celica was introduced with 2 body types, 3 engines and 3 trim levels

the late 79 facelift models are easily indentified by the change from round to square headlights





engine
power(bhp)/torque(lb ft)
production dates - model code
ST Coupe 2T-B 1588cc
86/87
08/77 to 08/79 - TA40
ST Liftback 18R 1968cc
85/103
08/77 to 08/79 - RA40
XT Liftback 18R 1968cc
85/103
08/77 to 08/79 - RA40
GT Liftback 18R-G 1968cc
113/109
08/77 to 08/79 - RA40
ST Coupe 2T-B 1588cc
86/87
08/79 to 07/81 - TA40
ST Liftback 18R 1968cc
89/107
08/79 to 07/81 - RA40
XT Liftback 18R 1968cc
89/107
08/79 to 07/81 - RA40
GT Liftback 18R-G 1968cc
118/112
08/79 to 07/81 - RA40


In 1980 Griffith International in America created a convertible based on the Coupe, the Sunchaser, and a year later a Targa top version of the liftback, the TX22.

12 Sunchasers were sold in the UK (built by Aston Martin Tickford), and 8 TX22s.
Sunchaser


TX22




Wheels


Steel Alloys on the XT and GT from '79



What we didn't get


Powered by the 6 cylinder 2.6 4M-E
called the Celica XX in Japan
and the Celica Supra in America