Celestial Celica
Although comfort and ease-of-driving was a priority, the Celica still had to respond in the corners for the real enthusiasts. Thankfully, its independent front and four-link rear suspension setups didn’t disappoint in the tight and twisting turns.
The fourth-generation Celica of 1985 represented a marked change by adopting a new front-wheel drive configuration (replacing the previous rear-wheel drive). Particularly of note was the 1986 release of the GT-Four model, which came equipped with full-time four-wheel drive and potent 185PS DOHC engine – the most powerful 2-litre engine in Japan – and the perfect basis for Toyota’s attack on the World Rally Championship (WRC) title.