Toyota Celica

The Safari Rally is well known as one of the most severe events in motorsports in the world, for both drivers and their machines. It"s a challenge of more than 4,300km in one of the most inhospitable areas, near the equator, in Kenya, Africa. The Safari Rally is one of the several World Rally Championship races, and its entries includeAudi, Lancia, Toyota, Nissan etc. Among the many entries, the Toyota Celica GT-Four RC is regarded as the WRC dominant machine. It is powered by a 2 liter liquied cooled in-line four DOHC turbocharged engine, that produces more than 299hp. This tremendous power is transmitted via a 6 speed transmission to the cars sophisticated 4WD system. This 4WD system utilizes an electronically controlled torque-splitter to efficiently transmit a 50-50 power distribution tot he front and rear differential under normal operation; in addition, the ration of the torque-splitter is automatically shifted to the best possible state if the system senses a change in road surface or even a different driving syle. The dimensions of the Celica GT-Four RC are considerably larger than other rivals, which gives it a weight disadvantage. This problem was solved by using lightweight, but tough materials in the suspension units, such as titanium and aluminum. With its technological advancements, the Toyota Celica GT-Four RC, driven by Carlos Sainz won the 1992 Safari Rally and several other races, clinching the 1992 WRC Driver"s title.