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1998 Celica GT Convertible Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 1998 Toyota Celica GT Convertible specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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1998 Toyota Celica Research

1998 Toyota Celica

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Transmissions: 4-Speed Automatic; 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive

Celica GT Convertible Specifications

Performance & Efficiency Hide
2,164 cc 2.2 liters 4 in-line front transverse engine with 87 mm bore, 91 mm stroke, 9.5 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 8.4
Multi-point injection fuel system
60 liter fuel tank
Power: 97 kW , 130 HP @ 5,400 rpm; 145 ft lb , 197 Nm @ 4,400 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Spacesaver steel rim spare wheel
Strut front and rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Front and rear body color bumpers
Coefficient of drag: 0.33
Softtop electric convertible roof with soft storage cover and glass rear window
Driver and passenger power body color door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,496, overall width (mm): 1,750, overall height (mm): 1,295, wheelbase (mm): 2,537, front track (mm): 1,514, rear track (mm): 1,496 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 10,424
Mechanical foldable mirrors
Front fog lights
Conventional lens halogen bulb twin headlights
Remote control operation opening rear ¼ windows
Metallic paint , black paint , gloss paint
Rear window
Front and trunk/hatch body color spoiler
Tinted glass
Weights: curb weight (kg) 1,250
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
Air conditioning
Power antenna
Front illuminated ashtray , rear ashtray
Audio anti-theft protection:
Stereo audio system with AM/FM
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 193
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Dashboard full console , floor full console with covered storage box
Courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats cup holders
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
Carpet floor mats
Driver and passenger front airbag
Bucket seat , bucket seat
3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
Front seat center armrest with integral box
Lockable illuminated glove compartment
Height adjustable two head restraints on front seats
Headlight control with auto off with ignition
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 983, rear headroom (mm): 866, front hip room (mm): 1,341, rear hip room (mm): 1,046, front leg room (mm): 1,095, rear leg room (mm): 480, front shoulder room (mm): 1,331, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,138 and interior volume (liters): 2,220
Low fuel level warning
Key power locks
Vehicle speed proportional power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side
Bucket fixed two rear seats
Rear view mirror
Mechanical remote fuel filler door release
Mechanical remote trunk/hatch release
Front seat back storage
Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
Seating: four seats
Eight speakers
Plastic steering wheel
Tachometer
Driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with four fan speeds and recirculation setting