1981 Toyota Celica 2000 GT specifications

1981 Toyota Celica 2000 GT data
Applicable to the Japanese (JDM) domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2500 mm 98.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1395 mm 54.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1385 mm 54.5 inches
Length 4435 mm 174.6 inches
Width 1665 mm 65.6 inches
Height 1320 mm 52 inches
Ground clearance 160 mm 6.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.77
Kerb weight 1150 kg 2535 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 61 litres 13.4 [16.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Toyota
Engine code 18R-GEU
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1968 cc
(120.095 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 88.5 × 80 mm
3.48 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(JIS net)
135 PS (133 bhp) (99 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque
(JIS net)
172 Nm (127 ft·lb) (17.5 kgm)
at 4800 rpm
Specific output
(JIS net)
50.4 kW/litre
68.5 ps/litre
67.6 bhp/litre
1.11 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(JIS net)
87.4 Nm/litre
1.06 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.3:1
Fuel system EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1098.3 kPa (159.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 492 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
117.26 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
86.24 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
115.65 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.6 kg/kW
19.37 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 power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5½JJ x 14
Wheel size rear 5½JJ x 14
Tyres front 185/70 SR 14
Tyres rear 185/70 SR 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.85
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID313379
Production total
Model code E-RA63-BCMQF
Model family A60
RAC rating 19.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1981 Toyota Celica 2000 GT added 2013-02-19.
Last modified 2025-12-13.

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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1030 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1165 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1020 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1155 kg
3 door fastback FR 5M 2367 cm3/144.4cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 1157 kg
3 door fastback FR 4A 2367 cm3/144.4cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 1168 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 2367 cm3/144.4cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 1349 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 2367 cm3/144.4cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 1356 kg
3 door fastback FR 5M 2367 cm3/144.4cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 1231 kg
3 door fastback FR 5M 2367 cm3/144.4cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 1238 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2367 cm3/144.4cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 1150 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2367 cm3/144.4cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 1161 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2367 cm3/144.4cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 1215 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2367 cm3/144.4cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 1222 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2367 cm3/144.4cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 1152 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 1095 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1015 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1015 kg
3 door fastback FR 5M 2367 cm3/144.4cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1156 kg
3 door fastback FR 4A 2367 cm3/144.4cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
3 door fastback FR 5M 2367 cm3/144.4cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1227 kg
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3 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 124 PS 122 bhp 91 kW 1116 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2367 cm3/144.4cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1147 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2367 cm3/144.4cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2367 cm3/144.4cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1211 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW 1034 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2367 cm3/144.4cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1134 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 134 PS 132 bhp 98 kW 1208 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 134 PS 132 bhp 98 kW 1225 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1817 cm3/110.9cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW 975 kg
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