St Which Model?

[Garthy]

Hi all,

I recently tried to insure my celica ST 1994 and now have a problem with working out which model I have :(. Can anyone help. I have called Toyota and they can't help me either as it's JDM import. Been searching through the web and can't really find anything definitive. Hope you can help. Cheers Garthy

[GT4 BOOSTER]

the ss1 has the 3sfe engine - the ss2 has the 3sge engine both 2 litres - possibly the 3sfe is deemed st and the 3sge is deemed gt , here will help , compare your chassis number == http://english.auto.vl.ru/catalog/toyota/celica/1993_10/

try liverpool victoria , churchills or aviva , they insure imports at uk prices , your reg number maybe on their systems.

[Old Red Celica]

You've obviously not checked the No1 Celica Club in Europe, they have a Wiki full of this sort of data.

I can't mention it by name on this forum unfortunately.

[GIDDLEPIN]

You've obviously not checked the No1 Celica Club in Europe, they have a Wiki full of this sort of data.

I can't mention it by name on this forum unfortunately.

I can never understand why you guys can't offer help to some posts on here, we are a club like any other and our members usually share information when and where possible, or does this particular question require a fee for it's reply?

[Garthy]

Thanks for the response and Aviva was the best otpion for insurance. Enjoy driving it again now

Thanks again

Gareth

[Old Red Celica]

I have no issue with posting up helpful replies.

My comment about not checking out CC U K as it still changes to TOC! (like some childish swear filter) was aimed at the OP as obviously he's not check the first Celica based forum that comes up on Google etc.

But TOC seem to have issues when another Celica-Club www.celica-club.co.uk putting up links to another FREE forum.

MODEL CODES EXPLAINED

Toyota use codes to identify all the models they make. They are stamped on the VIN plates.

The code is split into three parts for JDM cars and 2 parts for export (UK) cars.

1st part (JDM only)

This is a code for which emissions regulations the car conforms to in Japan. Usually E.

Middle part (1st part on UK cars)

This starts with one or two characters denoting the engine series.

Next is the chassis code. All RWD Celicas are A and FWD Celicas are T, which is then followed by a series number.

Gen1=A2, gen2=A4, gen3=A6, gen4=T16, gen5=T18, gen6=T20, gen7=T23

A further number indicates minor chassis differences. e.g. 3=4WS, 5=4WD.

A final character is used to denote LHD (L) or RHD ® on export cars, and Convertible © or Widebody (H) on Japanese market cars.

Examples

A UK delivered gen7 Celica 140 has the 1ZZ-FE engine, the T23 chassis and is RHD, so the code is ZZT230R.

A JDM gen6 Celica SS-I with 4WS has the 3S-FE engine, and the T20 chassis, so the code is ST203.

A UK gen6 Celica ST has the 7A-FE engine, the T20 chassis and is RHD, so the code is AT200R.

A JDM gen5 Celica GT-Four has the 3S-GTE engine, and the T18 chassis, so the code is ST185.

Last part contains 5 or 6 letters.

1) Model type, where the chassis is used for more than one model. All Celicas are B.

2) Body style. e.g. C=Coupe, L=Liftback, K=Convertible.

3) Transmission. e.g. M=5 speed floor mounted manual, P=4 speed floor mounted automatic.

4) Trim level. e.g. S=Sports, normal performance, G=Higher grade.

5) Engine code. e.g. F=Twincam, EFI (high performance), K=Twincam, EFI (economy).

6) Export destination (blank on JDM cars). W=Europe.

There is a complete set of all these codes in the DATA section further down the page.

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[edit] COMPLETE CELICA CODES

[edit] Gen7

UK

1.8 VVT-i Manual ZZT230R BLFGHW

1.8 VVTL-i 190, T-Sport, GT, Manual ZZT231R BLFVFW

JDM

SS-I Manual ZZT230 BLMGH

SS-I Automatic ZZT230 BLPGH

SS-I I Manual ZZT231 BLFVF

SS-I I Automatic ZZT231 BLPVF

[edit] Gen6

UK

ST, 25th LTD, SR Manual AT200R BLMSKW

GT Manual ST202R BLMGFW

GT-Four Manual ST205R BLMVZW

Cabriolet Manual ST202R BKMGFW

JDM

SS-I Manual ST202 BLMGK

SS-I Automatic ST202 BLPGK

SS-I 4WS Manual ST203 BLMGK

SS-I 4WS Automatic ST203 BLPGK

SS-I I Manual ST202 BLMVF

SS-I I Automatic ST202 BLPVF

SS-I I I Manual ST202 BLMZF

SS-I I I Automatic ST202 BLPZF

Cabriolet Automatic ST202C BKPVF

GT-Four Manual ST205 BLMVZ

[edit] Gen5

UK

GT Manual ST182R BLMGFW

GT Automatic ST182R BLPGFW

GT-Four Manual ST185R BLMVZG

Carlos Sainz Manual ST185R BLMQZG

JDM

S-R Manual ST182 BLMSK

S-R Automatic ST182 BLPSK

Z-R Manual ST182 BLMGK

Z-R Automatic ST182 BLPGK

Z-R 4WS Manual ST183 BLMGK

Z-R 4WS Automatic ST183 BLPGK

GT-R Manual ST182 BLMVF

GT-R Automatic ST182 BLPVF

GT-R 4WS Manual ST183 BLMVF

GT-R 4WS Automatic ST183 BLPVF

Convertible 4WS Manual ST183C BKMVF

Convertible 4WS Automatic ST183C BKPVF

Convertible type G 4WS Manual ST183C BKMVF(G)

GT-Four Manual ST185 BLMVZ

GT-Four A Type Manual ST185H BLMVZ

[edit] Gen4

UK

GT Manual ST162R BLMVFW

GT Automatic ST162R BLPVFW

Cabriolet Manual ST162R BKMVFW

GT-Four Manual ST165R BLMVZG

[edit] Gen3

UK

ST Coupe Manual RA61R BCMSSW

ST Coupe Automatic RA61R BCPSSW

ST Liftback Manual RA61R BLMSSW

ST Liftback Automatic RA61R BLPSSW

Celica Supra Liftback Manual MA61R BLMQFW

Celica Supra Liftback Automatic MA61R BLPQFW

XT Coupe Manual RA61R BCMMSW

XT Liftback Manual RA61R BLMMSW

XT Liftback Automatic RA61R BLPMSW

[edit] Gen2

UK

ST Coupe Manual TA40R BCMSBW

ST Liftback Manual RA40R BLMSSW

XT Liftback Manual RA40R BLMMSW

XT Liftback Automatic RA40R BLHMSW

GT Liftback Manual RA40R BLMQGW

[edit] Gen1

Pre 1977 Toyota used a different system of codes.

ST Coupe 2T-B 1588cc 12/70 to 09/75 TA22R-KZ

GT Coupe 2T-G 1588cc 08/72 to 09/75 TA22R-M

ST Coupe 2T-B 1588cc 10/75 to 07/77 TA23R-MB

GT Coupe 2T-G 1588cc 10/75 to 07/77 TA23R-MQG

ST Coupe 18R 1968cc 10/75 to 07/77 RA23R-H

ST Liftback 18R 1968cc 10/75 to 07/77 RA28R-M

GT Liftback 18R-G 1968cc 10/75 to 07/77 RA28R-MQG

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[edit] DATA

[edit] Model code data

1) Model type

A platform

A Carina (-1982) RAV4 Supra (after 1993)

B Celica Supra

C Celica Camry

X Cressida (seems to be a mistake made only in Australia)

E platform

E Corolla

F Trueno

S platform

A Crown

T platform

A Corona

B Celica

C Carina

T Corona

X platform

A Cressida assembled by Australian Motor Industries

D Chaser

X Cressida

Y Cresta

W platform

A MR2

Z platform

H Soarer

2) Body style

C Coupe

D 2 door sedan

E 4 door sedan

G 3 door hatch

H 5 door hatch

J T bar roof, sports roof, aerocabin

K Convertible

L Liftback

P People mover

S,T Hardtop

U 4 door van without rear seats

W 4 door wagon

X Cargo wagon

Y Blind van (no side windows for cargo area)

Z 2 door wagon

3) Transmission

C 3 speed steering column mounted auto

S 4 speed steering column mounted auto

W 6 speed steering column mounted auto

Y 3 speed steering column mounted manual

J,B 4 speed steering column mounted manual

Q 5 speed steering column mounted manual

H 3 speed floor mounted auto/4 speed floor mounted auto (-1981)

G 4 speed floor mounted auto (-1981)

P 4 speed floor mounted auto (1981-)

A 5 speed floor mounted auto

T 6 speed floor mounted auto

K 4 speed floor mounted manual

M 5 speed floor mounted manual

F 6 speed floor mounted manual

4) Trim level

B Base

R Standard

D Deluxe

N Mid level (general)

M Mid level (upgrade)

Y Luxury (small car)

E Luxury (non-luxury car)

S Sports, normal performance

G Higher grade (general)

V Luxury sports

Z High performance

Q The highest grade (ultimate in luxury or performance)

5) Engine code

P LPG

S Single cam, single carb or Single cam, diesel

C Single cam, single carb, emmission controls

B Single cam, dual carb

E Single cam, EFI

G Twincam, dual carb

H Hairdresser (All show, no go)

K Twincam, EFI (economy)

F Twincam, EFI (high performance)

T Single cam, Turbo

Y Twincam (economy), EFI, Turbo

Z Twincam (high performance), EFI, Turbo

R Twincam (high performance), EFI, Supercharged

X Diesel, Turbo

J Diesel, EFI, Turbo

6) Export destination (blank on JDM cars)

A USA (also Canada until mid 1981) Australia if made by Australian Motor Industries

B Australia if made by Australian Motor Industries

C Sweden (also Switzerland from 1982 onwards)

G General (sometimes also Europe)

K Canada (used 'A' until mid 1981)

M Philippines

N South Africa

Q Australia. 'A' or 'B' used if made by Australian Motor Industries.

V Saudia Arabia

W Europe

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