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The 3rd gen “A60” Celica (1981-1985) is the final Celica to employ RWD. After August 1985, the Celica is front wheel drive only
The GT-S (RA65) was the top-of-the-line model (underneath the Supra), featuring bigger 14″wheels, fender flares, independent rear suspension w/ gas filled shocks, and a “sport” interior (sport seats, leather wrapped steering wheel, and leather shift knob
Most of these GT-S parts came from the Supra, which happens to be based off of the Celica. In fact, both cars are nearly identical from the windshield back (in hatchback form)
The Celica Supra was the GT version of the Celica, with a stretched wheelbase and unique front facia. Crucially, the Supra comes with a 2.8L inline 6
On the other hand, the A60 Celica features Toyota’s 22-RE engine (the “E” denotes fuel injection, which was installed in 1982. Prior to that, the engine was simply referred to as the 22-R). This 2.4L goes down as the biggest engine ever offered in a Celica

Key Model Year Changes:

Production of the GT-S began in 1983
Hidden retractable headlights didn’t appear until 1984, which also came with a redesigned front grille and updated tail lights
In the following year (1985), the 22-RE engine receives a significant redesign. Power is bumped by 11 hp, and torque by 3 ft/lbs (peak torque now occurs 800 RPM later)
The ’85 engine update was significant enough that many parts from the 1985+ 22-RE are not compatible with previous year engines (such as cylinder head, block, pistons, timing chain/cover, etc)

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