Japan in 1974, but for export was the 1976 model year. The first Celica for North America, 1971 ST was powered by 1.9 liter 8R engine . The 1972-1974 models have 2.0 liter 18R engines. For 1975-1977, the engine for the North American Celica is the 2.2 liter 20R. The Celica