1981 Toyota Celica GT Liftback
The 1981 Toyota Celica GT Liftback is a 96-hp with a 5-speed manual overdrive standard; 4-speed automatic overdrive optional and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $7,599 MSRP.
It makes 96 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 129 lb-ft of torque.
The Celica measures 175.5 inches long on a 98.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,641 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $7,599 ($27,169 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4-cylinder in-line, single overhead cam (Toyota 22R) |
| Horsepower | 96 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 129 lb-ft |
| Bore and Stroke | 92 x 89 mm |
| Injection Type | Carburetor (1) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual overdrive (W55) standard; 4-speed automatic overdrive (A40D) optional |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded gasoline only |
| Tank Capacity | 16.1 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut w/coil springs, stabilizer bar, double-acting shock absorbers |
| Rear Suspension | 4-link w/coil springs, lateral track bar, double-acting shock absorbers, and stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Power-assisted front disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Rear drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14x7 in |
| Wheels Rear | 14x7 in |
| Tires Front | 185/70SR14, steel belted radial ply, blackwall |
| Tires Rear | 185/70SR14, steel belted radial ply, blackwall |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 175.5 in |
| Width | 64.6 in |
| Height | 50.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in |
| Front Track | 53.1 in |
| Rear Track | 53.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 25.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,641 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 31.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 50.9 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars