The Toyota Celica: Second Generation A40 Series

Second Generation A40 Series

Posted by Admin at Monday, May 24, 2010 May 24, 2010 Labels: History

Production for the second generation Toyota Celica beagan in late 1977 and was released in 1978, once again being available in Coupe and Liftback. Both forms were designed by David Stollery and had frameless door glass and featured a thick B pillar. In the USA, the Griffith company offered a Targa top and a rear folding roof to the Coupe during 1979-1981.

Series A Toyota Celica GT Liftback

The Celica second genereation can be broken down into tow series, Series A and Series B. Only being able to classify the two by appearance, they both have the same engine accommodation. The difference between the two were Series A Celicas (1978-1979), have round headlights and chrome bumpers. In the higher grade (GT and US models) have black rubber bumpers. While in Series B Celicas (1979-1981) have square headlights and black rubber bumpers.

First Generation A20/35 Series

First generation Celica was introduced in the late 1970s and continued production until 1977. Body styles included a 3-door liftback and a 2-door hardtop.

Second Generation A40 Series

The second generation Celica was released for 1978 and continued until 1981. The second generation Celica can be broken down in two series both A and B with noticeable differences.

Third Generation A60 Series

August 1981 premiered the third generation Celica, which was available in coupe, liftback and convertible. Production of the A60 continued until 1985.

Fourth Generation T160 Series

Dramatically changed, it was a completely all-new vehicle with front wheel drive. Production started in early August 1985 and ended in 1989.

Fifth Generation T180 Series

The fifth generation Celica was introduced in late 1989 for the 1990 model year. Toyota Celica All-Trac Turbo Pictured

Sixth Generation T200 Series

Once again Toyota completely revamped the Celica, new front/back end. Production was between 1994-1999, the Celica was available in a 3-door liftback, 2-door coupe, 2-door convertible

Seventh Generation T230 Series

Last model produced in North America, was the T230 series. Production started in 2000 and lasted until 2006. The T230 was only available in a 3-door liftback.

Did you know that Toyota was the first car manufacturer to embed the horn with the SRS Air Bag?

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