1972 Toyota Celica ST
All photo credits
- Photo: 1975 Toyota Celica 1600 ST Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1976 Toyota Celica 1600 ST by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1975 Toyota Celica 1600 ST Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BAS 24, Brussels (P1170458-RR) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1974 Toyota Celica interior (5948541989) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1972 Toyota Celica ST is a 97-hp with a 4-speed manual, all-synchromesh and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 97 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 106 lb-ft of torque.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4-cyl. in-line, SOHC (18R-C), 5-main bearings |
| Horsepower | 97 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 106 lb-ft |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual, all-synchromesh |
| 1st Gear | 3.287 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.043 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.394 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| Reverse | 4.091 |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, two short locating struts, anti-sway bar |
| Rear Suspension | 4 longitudinal links, lateral track bar, coil springs, telescopic shocks |
| Turning Diameter | 31.5 ft |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Width | 63 in |
| Height | 51.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1972 Toyota Celica ST with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1972 Toyota CELICA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 23, 1978 · VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
HEATER HOSES ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION, RESULTING IN SHORTER SERVICE LIFE.
Remedy: HEATER HOSES WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 78V017000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1972 TOYOTA CELICA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.