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1987 Toyota Celica GT Coupe

The 1987 Toyota Celica GT Coupe is a 115-hp 2.0-liter coupe with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $12,948 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.

It makes 115 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 124 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).

The Celica measures 173.0 inches long on a 99.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,436 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$12,948 ($37,043 *)
Engine
Engine Type3S-FE, 2.0L DOHC
Displacement2 L
Horsepower115 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque124 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 16-valve
Bore and Stroke86 x 86
Compression Ratio9.3:1
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual (4-speed automatic optional)
1st Gear3.285
2nd Gear2.041
3rd Gear1.322
4th Gear1.028
5th Gear0.82
Reverse3.153
Final Drive3.944
Fuel Economy
City23 MPG
Highway31 MPG
Combined26 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity15.9 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut
Rear SuspensionMacPherson strut
Dimensions & Weight
Length173 in
Width67 in
Height49 in
Wheelbase99.4 in
Curb Weight2,436 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37 in
Headroom Rear33 in
Legroom Front44 in
Legroom Rear27 in
Shoulder Room Front52 in
Shoulder Room Rear50 in
Hip Room Front51 in
Hip Room Rear51 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1987 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

5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1987 Toyota CELICA

Owner Complaints

5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Toyota CELICA (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Hydraulic1
Power Train1
Seats1
Service Brakes1
Steering1
Vehicle Speed Control1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Apr 7, 2004 · Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE BRAKES LOCKED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE DOWN A HILL. CONSUMER DOWN SHIFTED, AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE…”
Sep 29, 1998 · Visibility
“WHILE CONTROLLING THE PASSENGER'S WINDOW ELECTRONICALLY THE PASSENGER'S DOOR OPENS WIDE UNEXPECTEDLY. IF THE OCCUPANT WAS NOT SEAT BELTED, THE OCCUPANT MAY FALL OUT. *AK VEHICLE DOOR OPENS WHEN…”
Aug 29, 1998 · Vehicle Speed Control
“TRAVELING SOUTH ON THE INTERSTATE, DRIVER PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR FULLY DOWN TO PASS ANOTHER CAR WHEN THE ACCELERATOR STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. WHEN STANDING ON THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE…”
Jul 24, 1996 · Seats Crash 1 injury
“THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND THE DRIVERS SEATBACK COLLAPSED. *AK”
Dec 12, 1995 · Power Train
“HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION TWO TIMES. TT”

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 1987 TOYOTA CELICA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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