New Celica in 2006, Just read it in a JPN magazine Options

[ST-204]

Toyota gonna release the 8th gen Celica in 2006, the toppest model in the line is a 250hp with 2AZ-GTE engine GT-4.
The concept car had already been showed in Australia auto show before.

For me, I don't think that is a good hp for 8th generation Celica, because of Japan has already cut off the limited 280hp rule, there are so many car manufacturers gonna release their flag-ship's car in about 320-350hp later, such as EVO IX is about 320hp, WRX Sti should be 330hp, and also Nissian S16 is 280hp. As a result, the lastest Celica should have at least 300hp in my mind!!

Do u guys agree with it??

[saleeka]

hmm, this could be true, imo... ive already been hearing things about the S16, so who knows?. I promise you there will be an 8th gen celica for japan, and this dosent seem a too far off proposition- consider this- japan dosent fall in love with retro styling, thats pretty much the case with cars in this class, and even if it were only 250 hp, the celi would most certainly be lighter than evo rex rivals, although you really couldent call them that, seeing as toyota has NO plans to return to WRC anytime soon. Speculation, yes, but not too far off the mark, if you ask me... make the front end a little less offensive, smooth out the fender flaring and rocker panneling, reduce the in your face factor by 20%, and it coulld very well be an evolution of the 7th gen...

This post has been edited by saleeka: Aug 7, 2004 - 12:47 AM