GT5 Transcripts/Toyota CELICA GT-FOUR Rally Car (ST185) '95

Mitsubishi and Subaru weren't the only notable Japanese car makers in the WRC. Before they had made their respective marks, Toyota was a dominant force, and in 1992, Toyota Team Europe's weapon in the WRC was the ST185 based Celica Turbo 4WD. This machine was developed using knowledge gained from the Celica ST165, which had raced in the WRC through the previous year. To prevent loss of power from overheating, the front grille was enlarged and big exhaust outlets were set in the hood. The engine remained the 3S-G 2.0-liter inline-4, but it was equipped with a bigger turbocharger and water-cooled intercooler resulting in 296 BHP.
The Celica Turbo 4WD took 2nd place in its first time out. It grabbed its first checkered flag in the 4th round of the Safari Rally. It finished off the season, winning the last two races, and enabling lead driver Carlos Sainz to take the Driver's Title.
The following year, Toyota made even more improvements to the car, most notably, installing a misfiring system that raised reduced turbo lag. The revived Celica won seven out of 13 races that season. Juha Kankkunen took the Driver's Title and Toyota became the first Japanese maker to take the Manufacturer's Title.
By 1994, competition had significantly progressed, yet the ST185 still trudged along. The car recorded five wins, with Didier Auriol taking the Driver's Title and Toyota grabbing its second Manufacturer's Title.
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