Originally Posted by fastball
Now that the Celica is out of production, where is the motor from the GT-S going? From all I've heard, that was a screemer. Combined with the 6 speed manual, it was quite an RSX Type-S competitor. So why not use that engine in the tC and call it the tC-S?
that engine was more comprible to the b18c1 found in the 94-01 GSR's. the tC weighs in at 2900 pounds dry, a 4 cylinder like that takes quite a hit with that much weight... they just don't have enough torque.
Originally Posted by DakarM
so civic coupe is a performance car? that is what I'm getting from this post.
no, but the SI is... which is what i meant.