Rally Toyota Celica GT4 ST185 AWD Group N

Toyota Celica ST185 “Carlos Sainz Edition” – 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, new original pistons, and some used engine parts. Also brake calipers and few sets of brake pads and engine parts.

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 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.