1972 Toyota Celica specifications

1972 Toyota Celica data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2425 mm 95.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1280 mm 50.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1285 mm 50.6 inches
Length 4165 mm 164 inches
Width 1600 mm 63 inches
Height 1310 mm 51.6 inches
Ground clearance 175 mm 6.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight 875 kg 1929 lb
Weight distribution 57.4% front
fuel tank capacity 50 litres 11 [13.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Toyota
Engine code T
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.4 litre
1407 cc
(85.86 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80 × 70 mm
3.15 × 2.76 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.14
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
86 PS (85 bhp) (63 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
115 Nm (85 ft·lb) (11.7 kgm)
at 3800 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
45 kW/litre
61.3 ps/litre
60.4 bhp/litre
0.99 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
81.73 Nm/litre
0.99 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block; light alloy head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 Aisan carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1027.1 kPa (149 psi)
Maximum RPM 6800 rpm
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 351.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 18.1 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 165 km/h (103 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
98.49 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
72.44 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
97.14 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.8 kg/kW
23.06 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 3.500
Turning circle 10.40 m
Front suspension I.MS.CS.LW.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.TA.TLB.CS.
Wheel size front 4½ x 13
Wheel size rear 4½ x 13
Tyres front 5.60 x 13
Tyres rear 5.60 x 13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.11
general
Carfolio.com ID122078
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 15.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Toyota Celica added 2004-10-19.
Last modified 2025-12-07.

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3 door fastback FR 5M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 995 kg
3 door fastback FR 4M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 965 kg
3 door fastback FR 5M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 965 kg
3 door fastback FR 3A 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 980 kg
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3 door fastback FR 5M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 970 kg
3 door fastback FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 1040 kg
3 door fastback FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1040 kg
3 door fastback FR 4M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1000 kg
3 door fastback FR 5M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1005 kg
3 door fastback FR 3A 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1015 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 880 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 880 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1407 cm3/85.9cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW 875 kg
Toyota Celica GT -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 940 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 880 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 880 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 890 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 885 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 885 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 1589 cm3/97.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 895 kg
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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1599 cm3/97.6cuin 81 PS 80 bhp 60 kW 947 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1599 cm3/97.6cuin 81 PS 80 bhp 60 kW
2 door fastback FF 4M 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 860 kg
2 door fastback FF 4M 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW 860 kg
2 door fastback FF 3A 1471 cm3/89.8cuin 85 PS 84 bhp 63 kW