Gen 3 Facts & Figures
In February 1982 the 3rd generation Celica arrived at the UK dealers. The range consisted of just the ST Coupe at £6,604 and the ST Liftback at £6,845. Powered by the 103bhp 21R, a 5 speed transmission was standard with a 3 speed (+overdrive) automatic box a £480 option. By August the Celica Supra was added to the range. This was a Liftback only, powered by the 170bhp 5M-GE with a 5 speed manual transmission, and cost £9,888.
For 1984 the range got a make over. The STs were rebadged XT, given a digital clock in place of the old analogue one, and a voltmeter and oil pressure gauge in the revised dash. It was given the 5 speaker setup (with powered woofer) from the Celica Supra and an automatic electric aerial. The Coupe and Liftback were given new retracting headlights and the Liftback got new rear light clusters. Manual gearbox ratios were revised, the auto box was available on the Liftback only, and both cars gained a little weight. The Celica Supra was given wider wheels and tyres, and plastic wheel arch extensions to cover them. New rear light clusters and wrap around front indicators completed the new exterior look. An automatic electric aerial was added and a space age digital LED instrument display. A new 4 speed auto box was an option, and the new car was a little heavier than before.
1985 saw some minor changes. The 21R in the XT had it’s compression ratio raised, resulting in an extra 1.7bhp. The Celica Supra gained central locking and new seat cloth.
Contents
Spec for 2.0 XT
1972cc OHC 21R engine,
103 BHP,
0-60.....10.4 sec, Auto 12.2 sec,
111.2 mph, Auto 106 mph,
115ib/ft @4000 rpm.
MPG
Urban...23.2, Auto 22.6 mpg,
Constant 56mph,....38.0 Auto 37.3 mpg,
Constant 75 mph,.....30.2 Auto 31.0 mpg.
Dimensions
Length... 14.7 ft,
Width.....5.5ft,
Height.....4.4ft,
Ground clearance 6.7".
Wheels
XT Alloys 5.5JJ, Tyres 185/70HR 14.
The 2.8 supra was fitted with a 6 cylinder twin-cam engine and was mated with a manual or automatic gearbox and also included a Limited Slip Diff.
Spec for 2.8 supra
2759cc 5M-GE engine,
170 BHP,
0-60....8.3sec , auto 10 sec,
136 mph, auto 125 mph, 170 ib/ft @ 4600 rpm.
MPG
Urban....21.7, auto 21.6 mpg,
56 MPH.....38.7, Auto 39.2 mpg,
75 MPH.... 30.1, Auto 30.4 mpg
Dimensions
Length.......15ft 2 ",4620 mm,
Width........5ft 7.7", 1720 mm,
Height......4ft 3.8", 1315mm,
Kerb Weight....Manual 1270 KG, Auto 1285 KG.
Wheels
Alloys 7 x14 JJ, WITH 225 /60 / VR 14.
Model codes
| ST Coupe manual | RA61R-BCMSSW |
| ST Coupe automatic | RA61R-BCPSSW |
| ST Liftback manual | RA61R-BLMSSW |
| ST Liftback automatic | RA61R-BLPSSW |
| Celica Supra Liftback manual | MA61R-BLMQFW |
| Celica Supra Liftback automatic | MA61R-BLPQFW |
| XT Coupe manual | RA61R-BCMMSW |
| XT Liftback manual | RA61R-BLMMSW |
| XT Liftback automatic | RA61R-BLPMSW |
2.0 XT Celica.
2.8 Celica-Supra.
2.8 Cambelt setup.
