1981 Toyota Celica Coupé 1600 GT specifications

1981 Toyota Celica Coupé 1600 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 170 mm 6.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.77
Kerb weight 1100 kg 2425 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 2T-GEU
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1588 cc
(96.906 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 85 × 70 mm
3.35 × 2.76 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.21
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(JIS net)
115 PS (113 bhp) (84 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque
(JIS net)
147 Nm (108 ft·lb) (15 kgm)
at 4800 rpm
Specific output
(JIS net)
53.1 kW/litre
72.1 ps/litre
71.2 bhp/litre
1.17 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(JIS net)
92.57 Nm/litre
1.12 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1163.3 kPa (168.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 397 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
104.16 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
76.6 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
102.73 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.05 kg/kW
21.81 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 0.86
Final drive ratio 4.30
general
Carfolio.com ID313401
Production total
Model code E-TA61-BCMQF
Model family A60
RAC rating 17.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1981 Toyota Celica Coupé 1600 GT added 2013-02-19.
Last modified 2025-12-13.

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