Toyota Celica

GT4 ST185 AWD GROUP N WIDE BODY

TOYOTA CELICA ST185 “CARLOS SAINZ EDITION” WIDE BODY– GROUP N AWD RALLY CARA unique opportunity for rally enthusiasts and collectors!
This Toyota Celica ST185 “Carlos Sainz Edition” is a carefully built Group N 4×4 rally car with an impressive history and top-tier equipment.
KEY FEATURES:

• Model: Toyota Celica ST185 “Carlos Sainz Edition”

• Category: Group N rally car (four-wheel drive)

• Year of construction: 1994 (built in Germany by a private individual – not a factory rally car)

• Imported: to Finland in 2000 and to The Netherlands in 2025

• Rally history: Competed in approx. 15 rallies and 16 rally sprints between 2000–2012

• Registration: Comes with German road registration documents

RESTORATION & USAGE:

• Fully restored between March 2018 and January 2019 by renowned rally specialist Hannu Väänänen. Chassis has been recently sandblasted and repainted.

• Driven sparingly since restoration – mainly for VIP rides, O-car events, birthdays, and public appearances

TECHNICAL SPECS & EQUIPMENT:

• Engine setup: Group N spec

– 34mm restrictor, 1.0 bar turbo pressure
– Power: 258 hp @ 7100 rpm
– Torque: 330 Nm @ 5100 rpm

• ECU: Group A
• Suspension: Bilstein rally suspension

• Exhaust: Original TTE (Toyota Team Europe) exhaust

• Lighting: TTE rally light setup

• Brakes: Front Group A and the rear upgraded Celica brake calipers

• Pedalbox: For precise driver control

• Wheels: Comes with both Compomotive and Revolution rally wheels & tires

• Fuel supply: Group A

SPARE PARTS:A large selection of spare parts available (optionally included).

• 10 wheels
• 6 gravel tires
• new original pistons
• used engine parts
• engine
• brake calipers
• few sets of brake pads
• turbo
• differential
• and much more…

CONDITION & POTENTIAL:

• Ready for historic rally events, demo runs, or to serve as a rare collector’s item

• In patina condition, both technically and cosmetically

• The Ceclica has been professionally detailed and fitted with brand-new decals in July 2025, restoring its original appearance.

THE CARLOS SAINZ EDITION (1992):The Toyota Celica ST185 Carlos Sainz Edition (also known as the GT-Four RC in Japan and the GT-Four Rallye in Europe) is a special version of the Toyota Celica GT-Four, released to celebrate the WRC success of rally legend Carlos Sainz.
KEY FEATURES OF THE CARLOS SAINZ EDITION (1992):

• Production Number: Limited edition of 5,000 units worldwide.

• Engine: 2.0-liter 3S-GTE turbo engine producing 258 hp.

• Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with an upgraded viscous coupling center differential.

• Transmission: 5-speed manual gearbox.

• Unique Features:

Water-to-air intercooler instead of an air-to-air intercooler.

• Lightweight composite hood with a functional air scoop.

• Improved aerodynamics with a redesigned front bumper.

• Carlos Sainz badge with a unique serial number.

• Performance:

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in approximately 6.3 seconds.

• Top speed of around 230 km/h (143 mph).

BACKGROUND AND LEGACY:This special edition was produced to homologate Toyota’s rally car for the World Rally Championship (WRC). Carlos Sainz won the WRC Championship in 1992 with the ST185, making this model a collector’s item.
The car is renowned for its excellent traction, reliable performance, and direct link to rally history, making it highly desirable among car enthusiasts and collectors.