1985 Toyota Celica ST Sport Coupe 5MT
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- Photo: Toyota Celica A60 ca 1983 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1982 Toyota Celica 1.6 ST by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Classic Moto Show 2014 (4) by Dawid783, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Classic Moto Show 2014 (5) by Dawid783, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Toyota Celica GT coupé dashboard by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1985 Toyota Celica ST Sport Coupe 5MT is a 116-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 coupe with a 5-speed manual overdrive and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $8,864 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 116 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 140 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The Celica measures 176.2 inches long on a 98.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,540 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $8,864 ($26,773 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.4-liter Inline-4 SOHC (22R-E) |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 116 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 140 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm (SAE net) rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 8-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 92 x 89 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual overdrive (W-58) |
| 1st Gear | 3.286 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.894 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.276 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.783 |
| Reverse | 3.769 |
| Final Drive | 3.417 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded (anti-knock index 87) |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut, coil spring, lower lateral link, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Live axle, 4-link, coil spring, hydraulic shock, stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 22 mm (0.86 in.) |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 15 mm (0.59 in.) |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Power-assisted vented disc, 10.1 in. |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum, 9.0 in. |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14 x 5.5J styled steel |
| Wheels Rear | 14 x 5.5J styled steel |
| Tires Front | 175SR14 |
| Tires Rear | 175SR14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 176.2 in |
| Width | 65.6 in |
| Height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in |
| Front Track | 54.9 in |
| Rear Track | 53.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.9 in |
| Approach Angle | 19° |
| Departure Angle | 16° |
| Cargo Volume | 10.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,540 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 43 in |
| Legroom Rear | 25.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 43.1 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1985 Toyota Celica ST Sport Coupe 5MT 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
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Toyota CELICA.
7 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Toyota CELICA
Owner Complaints
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Toyota CELICA (3 mention a crash, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Structure | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1985 TOYOTA CELICA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.