Overview
The story
Toyota built the S family from January 1980 to August 2007. A published reference lists the 2.0L 3S-GTE turbo in North American Celica All-Tracs from 1986 and MR2s from 1991 to 1995, and the 2.2L 5S-FE in the Celica, the MR2 and the Camry. A published reference
Hagerty calls the turbo engine far more desirable in the MR2, and its 200 hp and 200 lb-ft nicely square. It says the 5S-FE's power comes low in the rev range. Hagerty
Specs
Versions
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2.0L, single cam 2S-E A published reference
97 hp in the 1986 Celica · 1982–1987
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2.0L, twin cam 3S-FE A published reference
121 hp in the US Celica GT
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2.0L, sporting twin cam for the US 3S-GELC A published reference
135 hp in the 1988 and 1989 Celica GT-S
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2.0L turbo 3S-GTE A published reference
190 hp at first, 200 hp from 1990 in North America · 1986–2007
In 4th gen Toyota Celica, 1988–1989; 5th gen Toyota Celica, 1990–1993; 2nd gen Toyota MR2, 1991–1995
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2.2L 5S-FE A published reference
130 to 136 hp in the US · 1990–2001
In 3rd gen Toyota Camry, 1992–1996; 4th gen Toyota Camry, 1997–2001; 5th gen Toyota Celica, 1990–1993; 6th gen Toyota Celica, 1994–1999; 2nd gen Toyota MR2, 1991–1995
Figures
- Block and head: Cast-iron block, aluminum head A published reference
Watch out
Faults owners and the press report, and how to spot each one.
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Cracked blocks on early turbos 3S-GTE before late 1997
One source so far
Check: Look for coolant loss and ask for the engine's history.
Toyota revised the 3S-GTE's block casting in late 1997, adding support around the head to prevent cracking. US cars are older than the change. A published reference
Owning
Maintenance
No service schedule is added yet.
What owners and buyers say
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Sought after
The 3S-GTE turbo
One source so far
Hagerty says the turbo engine is far more desirable in the MR2, though throttle response was not its strong suit. Hagerty