Black Toyota Celica T23 with white JR11 wheels inside an industrial workshop

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CELICA

518hp

Peak power

503Nm

Peak torque

1,160kg

Kerb weight

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Toyota Celica T23 · 2.0-litre turboBuild specification & photo archive

01 / Performance

Two maps.
One build.

442 hp at 1.8 bar. With boost increased to 2.1 bar and water/methanol injection, the second map delivers 518 hp and 503 Nm. Both runs are shown on the original dyno sheet.

Map 01

442whp

422 Nm

Peak torque

1.8 bar

Boost pressure

98 RON Fuel

Map 02

518whp

503 Nm

Peak torque

2.1 bar

Boost pressure

98 RON Fuel + water/methanol injection

The dyno sheet03 AUG 2026 / ZTR
ZTR dyno comparison: map one peaks at 442 metric hp at 7710 rpm and 422 Nm at 4660 rpm; map two peaks at 518 metric hp at 7920 rpm and 503 Nm at 5990 rpm.
Power is expressed in metric whp (KM), as labelled on the original sheet.

02 / Engine

Built from
the block up.

Full 2000cc stroker based on 1ZZ-FE engine. A reinforced block, ductile-iron sleeves and forged internals form the foundation. The Garrett GTX3076R Gen 2 works with a ported head, custom intake and water-to-air intercooling.

Engine & supporting systems

Engine
  • Garrett GTX3076R Gen 2 turbocharger / custom GT-R by ZTR
  • Custom exhaust manifold by ZTR
  • ZTR forged pistons, 82.50 mm, compression ratio 8.5:1
  • ZTR I-beam connecting rods with 3/8" ARP bolts
  • Custom forged crankshaft by ZTR
  • ACL Race main bearings and wider ACL connecting-rod bearings by ZTR
  • ZTR M11 main studs
  • Moroso oil pan
  • ATI Super Damper
  • Reinforced engine block by ZTR
  • Ductile-iron cylinder sleeves by Dziak Motorsport
  • Uprated oil pump
  • ZTR polyurethane engine mounts
Cylinder head
  • Ferrea Competition Plus valves
  • Supertech dual valve springs
  • Supertech titanium retainers
  • Cat Cams turbo camshafts
  • Cylinder-head porting by ZTR
  • ZTR M12 head studs
  • Custom Cometic head gasket by ZTR
Intake system
  • CNC-machined intake manifold
  • 70 mm throttle body
  • K&N air filter with a custom ZTR airbox
  • Custom 4" water-to-air intercooler by ZTR
  • TiAL Q50 blow-off valve
Fuel system
  • Hellcat 525 lph fuel pump
  • Denso 850 cc injectors
  • Custom fuel system and fuel rail by ZTR
  • ZTR water/methanol injection system
Exhaust system
  • Custom 3" exhaust system by ZTR
  • AEM EGT system
Cooling system
  • Custom cooling system by ZTR
  • ZTR after-run turbo cooling system
  • ZTR 32-row oil cooler
  • Mishimoto radiator
  • Mishimoto 67°C thermostat
  • Intercooler heat exchanger by ZTR
  • Arising III front bumper reinforcement bar, modified by ZTR for unrestricted airflow through the upper intake
Electronics
  • ECUMaster EMU Black standalone ECU
  • AEM AFR gauge and Depo 4-in-1 gauge
  • Optima Yellow battery relocated to the luggage compartment by ZTR

03 / Drivetrain

Every link
in the chain.

An Mdrive dog-engagement gearbox and Quaife limited-slip differential are paired with ZTR half-shafts and a custom Sachs Performance twin-disc clutch.

Drivetrain
  • Mdrive dog-engagement gearbox
  • Quaife limited-slip differential
  • ZTR gear-shift cables
  • ZTR half-shafts
  • Custom Sachs Performance twin-disc clutch with a magnesium pressure plate by ZTR
Mdrive gearbox gear cluster

04 / Chassis

Grip. Control.
Balance.

TOYO R888R tyres, Brembo monobloc brakes and D2 Racing coilovers. The suspension is supported by Cusco anti-roll bars, polyurethane bushes and front and rear strut braces.

Tyres & wheels
  • TOYO R888R tyres on JR11 wheels
Braking system
  • Brembo monobloc calipers
  • ZTR 330 mm drilled brake discs
  • EBC ceramic brake pads
Suspension
  • D2 Racing coilovers
  • Cusco anti-roll bars with reinforced drop links
  • Full Strongflex polyurethane suspension bushing kit, front and rear
  • Tanabe front strut brace
  • ZTR rear strut brace

05 / Body & interior

The complete
picture.

Carbon fibre, Varis Arising III aero and genuine TRD trim define the exterior. Inside, Sparco seats and four-point harnesses sit alongside flocking, leather, carbon-fibre trim and engine monitoring.

Body kit
  • Carbon-fibre bonnet with an M-Sport vent
  • Varis Arising III rear spoiler
  • Varis Arising III front bumper
  • Genuine TRD side-skirt and rear extension kit
  • US-spec rear bumper
  • Custom LED headlights
  • Spec-D taillights
Interior
  • Sparco seats with 3" four-point harnesses
  • Anthracite flocking, black leather and carbon-fibre trim
  • ZTR engine-monitoring gauges
  • Harness bar