Cars and Tuning

CELICA THE LEFT HAS TO BE THE MODEL FOR TOYOTA RALLYES IN THE WORLD, BUT THIS IS NOT NO PROBLEM TO KEEP BEING ONE OF THE MORE ATTRACTIONS COUPÉS MARKET.

The Celica has two engines, with different levels of benefits but with the same parameters of smoothness and driving pleasure. The basic version, with an output of 115 horsepower, costs about 3,161,000 pesetas, and reaches a maximum speed of 200 km / h.

The most powerful version depreciates very well with its 175 horses overall outstanding performance, such as a maximum speed of 225 km / h. Its price is around 4,708,000 pesetas. Interiormente, Celica offers an excellent position at the wheel, which breathes quality.

MOTOR January 16 1999

TOYOTA XYR SPORTS COUPÉ

NEW CELICA

TOYOTA CELICA ALREADY HAVE THE SUBSTITUTE, HIS CROWN IS THE SPORTS XYR COUPÉ, CREATED IN THE HEART OF THE COLOSSUS JAPANESE DESIGN THAT HAVE IN NEWPORT BEACH, IN THE HEART OF CALIFORNIA.

The prototype discovered in Detroit a little over a month is a coupé of small size, with 4.33 metres long, 1.75 metres wide and 1.31 metres high, which incorporates a previous transverse engine with four cylinders in line and 1.8 litres of cubicaje ready to release one hundred eighty SAE horses, horses Americans, which amount to approximately 155 horses ECE, the European one.

A curious information is true that the XYR incorporates an aluminum engine, with butt of sixteen valves and variable intake system developed by Yamaha, the builder who made the first point sporty Toyota, the 200 GT of the year 67, and that responsible, starting in 2001, Formula 1 engine, once it has become official entry of the first Japanese manufacturer in the World Championships.

The XYR model is a front-wheel drive car with suspension earlier type McPherson, with dual rear suspension arm and disc brakes on all four wheels.

DREAM CARS March 1999

TOYOTA CELICA 1.8’99

Fact Sheet:

Engine: Four-cylinder in-line, located in front transverse position. Block and light alloy cylinder head. Liquid cooling with electroventilador. Distribution through double tree cam in butt powered by belt. Four valves per cylinder. Variable distribution WT-i. Food by multipoint electronic injection system. The compression is 10.0 to 1. Engine capacity of 1,794 cm3. Diameter x career cylinder: 79 x 91.5 mm. Maximum power of 143 hp at 6,400 rpm EEC. Maximum torque of 170 Nm at 4,200 rpm. Use unleaded gasoline of 95 octane.

Transmission: Front Drive. Clutch monodisco dry. Final Group: 4.31 to 1.

Chassis: Chassis steel monohull. Body type coupé two doors and 2 +2 seats. Front suspension independent type McPherson triangle with lower helical springs and stabilizer bar to 22 mm in diameter. Suspension rear independent parallelogram deformable two overlapping triangles, helical springs and stabilizer bar to 17 mm in diameter. Dual-circuit brakes, ventilated front discs with 255 mm diameter discs and solid rear 270 mm in diameter, with servofreno and ABS. Address assisted rack. Flywheel stops between Laps: 2.75. Drawing diameter: 10.4 meters. Cx aerodynamic coefficient of 0.32.

Wheels: Tyres measures 205 / 50 VR16, mounted on alloy wheels of 7.0 x 16 inches.

Dimensions and weights: official Weight: 1,100 pounds. Fuel tank capacity of 55 litres. Boot capacity of 323 dm3.

Performance: Maximum speed of 205 km / h. Acceleration from 0 to 100 kph in 8.7 seconds. Consumption urban / mixed 10.3 / 6.2 / 7.7 litres per 100 km.

Price: In Spain, in November 1999, 3890000 pesetas (23,379 euros).

Presentation: Automobile Chamber 1999 Frankfurt.

TOYOTA CELICA 1.8 WT – in’99

MIRROR PUBLIC

SUBMITTED TO THE PUBLIC FOR THE FIRST TIME IN INTERNATIONAL HALL OF CAR FRANCFORT, THE SEVENTH GENERATION OF CELICA ATTRIBUTES ARRIVES WITH ALL NECESSARY TO RETRIEVE HIS LEADERSHIP AMONG COUPÉS MEANS.

The aesthetics of this impresses Toyota, it has nothing to do with the last three bodywork that has spent, it seems as if they had been focused on the early models. At this coupé shows natural areas cut very shortly with a view and optical reminiscent of the Ford Focus. From a high level, the Celica impressed by its flat section, inspired by car racing without fins.

This is the first Toyota sports model of the range which incorporates technology distribution WT-i. The result is a compact and lightweight engine of 1.8 litres of injection, which develops 143 hp at 6,400 rpm and most importantly, with a torque of 170 Nm at 4,200 rpm.

To strengthen and improve their performance sports while the actual consumption in sporty driving, the Japanese house has introduced this model in a new gearbox manual six-speed. With short distances of the lever, the marches are well staggered and help the engine will not fall of turns. From first to third relationships are very closed and the rest are more open, more usable.

Our first contact has been in Italy, specifically in the hilly roads of the Roman ridges in Fiuggi, where the narrow roads of good pavement, forcing not lose concentration, if we do not want to see us dumped in a precipice. Faced with the Celica previous front-wheel drive car this improvement in performance, because even though it is shorter, has increased the wheelbase and changed the rear suspension, achieving greater aplomb, as well as a significant level of comfort in the front seats, because the rear remain for children or pygmies (2 +2).

The engine of 1.8 litres, prepared for the strict anti laws, will not become a legend, but moves fluently entire package, from four thousand laps. At the limit of adhesion, the new Celica tends to slide the lead in acceleration, but in normal driving it to be very neutral. The great advantage of this the Toyota plays its superb power-to-weight ratio, which camouflages team somehow the lack of horses, a rack waiting for a second version with the greatest potential, but never with traction 4 × 4.

Ultimately, the last Celica is a coupé that will make a dent, which will mirror the public, because its brand image as a new trend among the sports media. Its price, compared with the previous Celica, rises because of the excellent equipment and marketing series begins on January 5.

E. Olivares HIGH BENEFITS November 1999

TOYOTA CELICA 1.8’99

ATREVIDO AND BALANCED

SINCE ITS DESIGN ESTÉTICO, MECHANICAL SOLUTIONS TO THEIR NEW TOYOTA CELICA PROVIDED A SERIES OF NEWS ON THE ROLE THAT VERY RADICALS, BUT RESULTS PROVIDED SOME VERY REASONABLE, EITHER IN REGARD TO EASY AS DRIVING TO COMFORT OF PROGRESS .

With a sporting tradition and an undeniable evocative name that has coined many successes in competition, the new developments in the Toyota Celica keeps intact most of its qualities as a sport.

Frame excellent, very good riding position and a peculiar and aggressive image are its most outstanding qualities. On this occasion, the Toyota had sought a motorization not too ambitious, focused on a modern four-cylinder 1.8-litre and atmospheric thanks to its advanced distribution system variable reaches a yield of 140 hp.

Very striking from the aesthetic point of view, the features of the new Toyota bodywork are some details even futuristic. The developed optical front in which all functions are grouped light-except for fog-covered by a transparent dome whose reliefs even flush out the bonnet. The bajorelieve practised in the east, which connects the small grille and front air intake printed a strong personality and the Celica will make absolutely unmistakable in traffic.

The rest, but just keep similarities to its predecessors, it retains some basic patterns, such as high waistline or small rear windows. A certain concession to the functionality is its tailgate, which coupled with the possibility of reducing by half the backs later, give way to an excellent operability of the trunk, whose volume of 300 dm3 is already quite good.

In the interior, enveloping seats and the appropriate distances between related steering wheel, pedals and shift lever position and provide an “environment” sumamante sports. The small diameter of the wheel and the delightful touch of the shift lever also contribute to this.

Once implemented simply walk a few kilometres to see two things. On the one hand the mood of mechanics, which depends on its modest swept volume lacks a good response at low and medium regime. The second point that is evident is the excellent work done in the frame, without resorting to excessively harsh suspensions offers an outstanding performance. This puts even more evident to the motor, which transmits to the driver at all times the feeling that something is missing more thrust.

Fortunately, those responsible for Toyota to have been consistent in choosing the transmission, providing the new Celica a gearbox six marches. The first five relationships change presents some fairly closed, which keeps the engine in the “good” with relative ease, while the sixth, but not overly long, get a proper handle mechanic for long journeys by road. The commitment is very successful and allows high speed cruise without penalising consumption or punish mechanics, but without renouncing to a strong performance in area curves.

Once we adapt to the character of the engine, driving on stretches of mountain becomes a rewarding experience indeed. The front axle has a very instantaneous response to orders and the direction of the steering wheel, very precise, authorizes some milimétricas trajectories. In curves dual radio the train after slipping just enough to help us close the path of a very progressive and always under absolute control, which conveys a sense of security remarkable.

Okay brakes in terms of tact and distances. Only it should be reproached some sensitivity to temperature rise, a circumstance in which you begin to notice a certain loss of effectiveness albeit very gradual and predictable, is perceived when they are required to work extra. Another highlight the effectiveness of ABS, speaking as fair and without unduly lengthen the braking so unnecessary.

Consistent with its configuration change, the Toyota Celica is very sensitive to the type of ground when it comes to measuring consumption. The sixth is a long relationship conducive to obtain figures excellent road and highway. However, in sporty driving, the need to keep the engine of high returns makes exceed 11 or 12 litres per hundred kilometres with relative ease.

Overall, the car is quite satisfactory and its configuration responds to its sporting image. This is ultimately an excellent basic version for this coupé, which we hope anxious the most powerful announced for the not too distant future and with 190 hp that offer a performance even more sports and will be closer in their dynamic qualities predecessors.