Toyota Caldina II (T210) photos

1997 — 2002 · wagon

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1997 GT-T

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1997 GT-T

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1997 GT-T

1997 GT-T

Toyota Caldina II (T210), estate, blue, rear three-quarter view — photo 27458

1997 GT-T Dark blue station wagon on gravel, rear 3/4 view with spoilers and large exhaust tip.

About this generation

Second generation Toyota Caldina wagon (T210 series), famed for its high-performance turbocharged GT-T variant featuring 3S-GTE power and AWD.

The second generation Toyota Caldina (T210 series) debuted in September 1997, wearing a athletic wagon body highlighted by slim front headlamps and high-mounted vertical taillight clusters. Produced exclusively as a five-door passenger station wagon (the commercial van continued on the T190 floorpan), the refined interior offered versatile split-folding rear seats, automatic climate control, a dual panoramic sunroof, and supportive sports buckets on upper trims.

The benchmark model was the legendary Caldina GT-T sports wagon, powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter 3S-GTE engine delivering 260 horsepower mated to Toyota's rally-bred full-time four-wheel-drive system with a rear Torsen limited-slip differential. Naturally aspirated choices included the 1.8-liter 7A-FE, 2.0-liter 3S-FE, 2.0-liter 3S-GE (190 hp), and a 2.2-liter 3C-TE turbodiesel. Transmissions were a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic. A mid-cycle update in 2000 refreshed the front bumper design, clear-lens lighting, and interior console accents.

Specifications

Petrol

1.8

114hp(85 kW)

1.8 l 4-speed automatic FWD

Torque: 155 Nm (114 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 1762 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: 7A-FE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1190 kg (2623 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.0

138hp(103 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual 4WD

Torque: 186 Nm (137 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 1998 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: 3S-FE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1280 kg (2822 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.0

138hp(103 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic 4WD

Torque: 186 Nm (137 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 1998 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: 3S-FE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1310 kg (2888 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.0

143hp(107 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic FWD

1997–2000

Torque: 196 Nm (145 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 1998 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: 3S-FSE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1250 kg (2756 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.0

150hp(112 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic FWD

2000–2002

Torque: 200 Nm (148 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 1998 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: 3S-FSE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1260 kg (2778 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

188hp(140 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic 4WD

Torque: 206 Nm (152 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 1998 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: 3S-GE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1380 kg (3042 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

GT-T

256hp(191 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual 4WD

Torque: 324 Nm (239 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 1998 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: 3S-GTE
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1440 kg (3175 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

GT-T

256hp(191 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic 4WD

Torque: 324 Nm (239 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 1998 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: 3S-GTE
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1470 kg (3241 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

Diesel

2.2 DT

93hp(69 kW)

2.2 l 5-speed manual 4WD

1997–2000

Torque: 206 Nm (152 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 2184 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: 3C-TE
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1370 kg (3020 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.2 DT

93hp(69 kW)

2.2 l 4-speed automatic 4WD

1997–2000

Torque: 206 Nm (152 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 2184 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: 3C-TE
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1400 kg (3086 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

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