It was no ordinary sixth generation Celica - it was lowered, stripped out and had improved aerodynamics. The car weighs 1,050kg and the driver sits further back for improved weight distribution. A flat floor and rear diffuser increase aerodynamic downforce.
Power comes from a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine from a Toyota Corrola WRC car with the addition of a supercharger. The result is 700bhp - or 800bhp when the nitrous oxide injection system is used.
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