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1986 Toyota Celica Supra Base 5MT

The 1986 Toyota Celica Supra Base 5MT is a 161-hp 2.8-liter inline-6 with a 5-speed manual overdrive and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $16,868 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.

It makes 161 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 169 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

The Celica Supra measures 183.5 inches long on a 102.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,976 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$16,868 ($50,019 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.8-liter Inline-6 DOHC (5M-GE)
Displacement2.8 L
Horsepower161 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque169 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm (SAE net) rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 12-valve
Bore and Stroke83 x 85
Compression Ratio9.2:1
Injection TypeElectronic Fuel Injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Differential TypeLimited slip
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual overdrive (W-58)
1st Gear3.285
2nd Gear1.894
3rd Gear1.275
4th Gear1
5th Gear0.783
Reverse3.768
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway20 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Gasoline
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut, coil spring, gas-filled shock, stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionIndependent, coil spring, gas-filled shock, stabilizer bar
Brakes
Front Brake DiscPower-assisted ventilated 4-wheel disc
Rear Brake DiscPower-assisted ventilated 4-wheel disc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14 x 7 aluminum alloy
Wheels Rear14 x 7 aluminum alloy
Tires Front225/60 HR14
Tires Rear225/60 HR14
Dimensions & Weight
Length183.5 in
Width67.7 in
Height52 in
Wheelbase102.9 in
Front Track56.9 in
Rear Track55.7 in
Cargo Volume21 ft³
Curb Weight2,976 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37.4 in
Headroom Rear35.5 in
Legroom Front43 in
Legroom Rear25.4 in
Shoulder Room Front53.3 in
Shoulder Room Rear52.1 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Similar cars

Rivals to the 1986 Toyota Celica Supra Base 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

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1986 Toyota CELICA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Feb 11, 2010 · SUSPENSION

RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FRONT STRUT MOUNTS DID NOT CONTAIN A WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE BEARING HOUSING AND THE RATE PLATE.

Consequence: THE ABSENCE OF THE WELD CAN ALLOW THE STRUT TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING VEHICLE COMPONENTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-248-458-1396.

NHTSA campaign 10E002000

9 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1986 Toyota CELICA

Owner Complaints

9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Toyota CELICA (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts3
Electrical System2
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Fuel System1
Gasoline1
Vehicle Speed Control1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 21, 2001 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“AFTER INSTALLATION OF THE NEW FUEL FILTER THE VEHICLE BEGAN LEAKING FUEL, THE HONEYWELL FUEL FILTER NUT DOES NOT TIGHTEN ADEQUATELY (HONEYWELL FUEL FILTER FRAM G6476). NLM”
Jul 20, 1999 · Vehicle Speed Control
“ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK, AND ENGINE WAS REVVING HIGH. WOULD NOT RETURN TO NORMAL. TOOK TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED THE CABLE HAD CRACKED DUE TO VEHICLE GETTING OLDER.*AK”
Aug 6, 1998 · Electrical System
“STARTER FAILURES. OWNER BANGS IT AND IT WORKS FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS.”
May 4, 1998 · Electrical System Fire
“BATTERY AND THE SHELF THAT BATTERY SAT ON FELL INTO ENGINE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE.”
Oct 24, 1997 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“ENGINE FAILED.”

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 1986 TOYOTA CELICA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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