Toyota Celica GT-S

2003 Toyota Celica GT-S (T230)
Toyota 2003  Japan
Engine
1.8L I4 (2ZZ-GE)
189 bhp (141 kW) @ 7800 rpm
130 lb⋅ft (176 N·m) @ 6800 rpm
Performance
Top Speed	130 mph (209 km/h)
Top Speed	130 mph (209 km/h)
0-60 mph	6.8 secs.
0-60 mph	6.8 secs.
Transmission	6-speed Manual
Transmission	6-speed Manual
Kerb Weight	1,100 kg (2,425 lbs)
Kerb Weight	1,100 kg (2,425 lbs)
Layout
Front-Engine, Front-wheel drive

The 2003 Toyota Celica GT-S (T230) is a sport compact manufactured by Toyota from 1999 to 2006.

The GT-S model was exclusive to the North American market and introduced as a performance model. It came with a variable valve timing equipped 1.8 litre engine codenamed 2ZZ-GE which also saw use in the Lotus Elise.

The GT-S ceased production in 2005. Japanese T230 Celica models were still produced in the following year.

Games

Need for Speed: Underground

The 2002 Celica GT-S appears in Need for Speed: Underground.

Stock

Acceleration 1.3 Top Speed 2.6 Handling 4.0

The stock Celica is unlocked upon the player winning event #41: "Crosstown Dash" in Underground Mode and is priced at 19,500 Bank.

It can be selected for use in Underground Mode, Quick Race, or multiplayer and can be customised.

Chad's

Chad, a member of The Eastsiders, drives a custom Celica in Underground Mode from event #27: "Wrong Place, Right Time", having swapped from his Mitsubishi Lancer ES introduced in event #93: "Chad's New Toy".

His car pre-set cannot be unlocked by the player.

"Mystikal"

Acceleration 5.8 Top Speed 7.0 Handling 6.3

The "Mystikal" Celica pre-set is unlocked upon the player accumulating a total of 698,000 style points.

Mystikal is an American rapper and his song "Smashing the Gas (Get Faster)" appears in Need for Speed: Underground as part of the soundtrack as an exclusive song.

Once unlocked, it can be selected for use in Quick Race or multiplayer, although it cannot be customised.

"Underground"

Acceleration 5.8 Top Speed 7.0 Handling 6.3

The "Underground" Celica pre-set is only available for use in unranked multiplayer events.

Need for Speed: Underground 2

The Celica GT-S appears in Need for Speed: Underground 2 as a stage 2 unlock in career mode. It can be obtained in any car lot after completing URL event 4.

It performs similarly as in its prequel, but many players swap it for a faster car due to its lacking performance compared to other cars later in the career. It is also outclassed by the Peugeot 106, which is available at the start of the game in the UK and European releases.

Unlock	Complete URL Race 4 in Stage 2
	0 - 60 mph	0 - 100 mph	Top Speed	Torque	Power
Stock	6.78 seconds	18.13 seconds	130.0 mph (209 km/h)	129.8 ft-lb	180.3 bhp
Fully Upgraded	3.20 seconds	8.02 seconds	219.0 mph (352 km/h)	281.4 ft-lb	445.8 bhp

Need for Speed: Underground Rivals

The Celica GT-S appears in Need for Speed: Underground Rivals and costs $23,000.

Gallery

Need for Speed: Underground
(Rear)

Need for Speed: Underground
(Chad's) (Rear)

Need for Speed: Underground
("Mystikal") (Rear)

Need for Speed: Underground
("Underground") (Rear)

Need for Speed: Underground (GBA)

Need for Speed: Underground 2

Need for Speed: Underground Rivals