Celica GT4 ST205

The Toyota Celica GT4 ST205 features turbocharged 2.0-liter 3S-GTE inline-4 engine producing 255 horsepower (190 kW) at 6000 RPM with 223 pound-feet (302 Newton-meters) torque at 4000 RPM through five-speed manual transmission and full-time all-wheel-drive achieving 6.1-second 0-62 mph acceleration and 153-mph (246-kilometer-per-hour) top speed weighing 1430 kilograms featuring Variable Resonance Induction System with intercooled turbocharger and sophisticated torque-splitting center differential plus upgraded suspension and braking systems with 2500 homologation units featuring anti-lag plumbing and water spray intercooler bar providing genuine rally-derived performance capabilities.

Celica GT4 ST205 launched 1994 represents final GT-Four variant combining WRC homologation requirements with road-going practicality competing against Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and Subaru Impreza WRX establishing most powerful GT-Four production with advanced turbocharger and valve timing modifications fielded by Toyota Team Europe in 1995 World Rally Championship before controversial disqualification for illegal turbo restrictors subsequently winning 1996 European Rally Championship and introducing pioneering anti-lag system technology continuing production through 1999 establishing cult following for ultimate all-wheel-drive Celica representing peak Japanese performance coupe engineering before industry consolidation and manufacturer withdrawal from WRC competition.