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Toyota Celica ST205 Tuned

RallyToyota
255 hp
Horsepower
1340 kg
Weight
AWD
Drivetrain
1994
Year

Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 Tuned (Rally)

The Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 Tuned is a road-legal, rally-bred turbo coupe inspired by Toyota's Group A homologation hero from the mid-1990s. Built around the legendary Celica GT-Four platform, it combines all-wheel-drive traction, a punchy turbocharged four-cylinder, and a chassis that feels equally at home attacking stage roads or carving up technical circuits.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 (3S-GTE), front-mounted, transverse, all-wheel-drive

  • Total Output: ~255 hp (typical tuned sim figure)

  • Redline: ~7,000–7,500 rpm

  • Transmission: 5-speed manual

  • Weight: ~1,340 kg

  • Dimensions: ~4,425 mm long × 1,750 mm wide × 1,305 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,550 mm

  • Tires: Performance road/rally tires on period-style alloy wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated discs with multi-piston calipers

  • Layout: Front-engine, all-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The ST205 Tuned delivers the classic turbo AWD rally-car experience: stable, confidence-inspiring, and quick to put power down when the road gets loose. Compared with lighter rear-drive sports cars, it feels more planted and forgiving, but the extra mass and AWD system still give it a noticeable sense of momentum in transitions. On twisty roads it rewards smooth inputs and deliberate weight transfer, especially when the boost arrives and the chassis settles into its stride.

Engine & Sound: The 3S-GTE has a gritty, old-school turbo soundtrack with a muted induction growl, whistle on spool, and a hard-edged surge once boost comes in. It doesn't scream like a high-revving NA engine; instead, it builds speed with a strong mid-range punch that makes exits feel urgent and satisfying. Lifting off and reapplying throttle can bring out classic turbo-lag character, adding to the car's charm.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Neutral and predictable, with mild understeer at the limit that can be trimmed with throttle and setup.

  • Traction: Excellent grip on corner exit thanks to AWD, especially on mixed or low-grip surfaces.

  • Braking: Strong and stable under braking, though the car prefers a smooth squeeze rather than a stab.

  • Top Speed: Respectable, but the focus is more on usable acceleration and punch out of slower sections than outright straight-line speed.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it like a fast stage car rather than a lightweight sports coupe. Get the car settled before turn-in, use the turbo's mid-range torque, and let the AWD system do the work on exit. It shines on technical rally-style roads, tight sprint circuits, and any layout where traction matters more than razor-thin rotation.

Livery & Aesthetics: The ST205's shape is unmistakably 1990s Toyota — compact, muscular, and purposeful, with aggressive bumpers, a prominent rear wing, and rally-inspired stance. In tuned form it often wears bold motorsport graphics or understated street builds, both of which suit the car's homologation-era personality.

Whether you're chasing stage times or just wanting a turbocharged Japanese icon with real character, the Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 Tuned is a rewarding AWD classic that feels right at home in sim racing.