GT5 Transcripts/Toyota Celica ST160

For the fourth-generation Celica, Toyota decided to wipe the slate clean, and redesign and reengineer the sports coupe from scratch. When the car made its debut in August 1985, it was evident that Toyota changed the very soul of the popular compact.

The most notable of these changes was the switch from rear-wheel drive to front-wheel drive. The engine, now mounted east-west powered the front tires. Although it wasn't a popular choice for enthusiast, the car's exterior design was. It sat lower to the ground and was wider, and its aerodynamic shape accounted for a drag coefficient of 0.31. Toyota called this new styling "stream surface". It came only in 3-door hatchback form.

Three different powerplants were offered at first, a 1.6-liter and 1.8-liter SOHC inline-4 and a 2.0-liter DOHC four cylinder called the 3S-GELU. It produced 158 Hp and came with the top-of-the-line mode, the GT-R. Despite switching to FF (Front engine, Front drive), the Celica still possessed competent handling, thanks to its fully independent suspension that consisted of struts at front and rear. It also stopped well, with ventilated front disc brakes. In October 1986, the all-wheel-drive GT-Four was released, with a 2.0-liter engine that pumped out 182 HP. A WRC version of this car was created, and in 1990 won the Driver's title with Carlos Sainz behind the wheel.