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**SOLD** WRC TOYOTA CELICA GT4 ST185 AWD WIDE BODY

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WRC TOYOTA CELICA GT4 ST185 AWD GROUP N WIDE BODY

TOYOTA CELICA ST185 “CARLOS SAINZ EDITION” WIDE BODY– GROUP N AWD RALLY CAR

A 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: 256 hp @ 7100 rpm
    – Torque: 330 Nm @ 5100 rpm

  • ECU: is from a UK Company
  • Suspension: Bilstein rally suspension

  • Exhaust: Original TTE (Toyota Team Europe) exhaust

  • Lighting: TTE rally light setup

  • Brakes: Upgraded Celica brake calipers

  • Pedalbox: For precise driver control

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

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 208 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.




Website:

https://gpcars4sale.com/car/toyota-celica-st185-carlos-sainz-edition-group-n-4x4-rally-car-2/

Keyword Search Terms:

WRC, Toyota rally car, Carlos Sainz.

Details:

Item Location: The Netherlands
Seller: GPCARS4SALE.COM
Joined April 2012
  Ron Reinders
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Company: GPCARS4SALE.COM
Country: Netherlands
City: ALMELO
Phone: 0031 6 52547903
0031 6 52547903
Condition Rebuilt
Trade or Private: Trade
Price: €POA+VAT
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Added: 23/07/2025
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