How many Celica GT4 ST205 are left?
| 2021 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA CELICA GT-4 | 357 | 381 |
| TOYOTA CELICA GT-4 TURBO L.E. | 1 | |
| TOYOTA CELICA GT4 TURBO | 73 | 75 |
Why was the Celica GT4 banned?
During the 1995 World Rally Championship season, Toyota was caught using illegal turbo restrictors at the Rally Catalunya and were given a one-year ban by the FIA.
Why were Toyota banned from WRC?
Toyota’s Turbo scandal In the history of WRC the most blatant case of cheating is Toyota’s illegal turbo discovered at Rally Catalunya 1995. Toyota forced the team to use Celica as a base for their programme, even though car was not ideal for the purpose.
Why is the Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 not a good car?
The ST205 GT-Four’s story is tainted by what happened in the second half of the season. An eagle-eyed FIA official watching the cars on a special stage in Australia noticed that the ST205 accelerated faster than its rivals. The FIA decided to investigate the cause of this increased acceleration, which came to a head at the Rally Catalunya in Spain.
Which is the most powerful Toyota Celica GT-Four?
Toyota’s most powerful and advanced version of the GT-Four was the third generation ST205. The ST205 is starting to become a bit of a classic and we decided to create a complete buyer’s guide on the car. This article will cover everything you need to know before purchasing a ST205 GT-Four along with the history and specifications as well.
What is the VIN number on a Toyota Celica GT-Four?
The VIN on a ST205 GT-Four Celica should look something like this: ST205-####### (ST205-0001001 was the start of production). WRC ST205s were 2500 of the first 5000 cars produced but their VIN number is not consecutive.
When did the Toyota ST205 come out in Australia?
All of the official WRC models of the ST205 were produced in 1994 as Toyota needed them to homologate their 1995 rally car. Australia only received WRC versions of the ST205 and they were known as the GT-Four Group A Rallye.