ST185 Model code explanation
The ST185 model code contains info about the chassis, engine as well as the market the model was sold on. A LHD Turbo 4wd Carlos
Sainz model has the following model code:
ST185L-BLMQZG
Code |
Relates to |
Explanation |
E |
Emission standard |
Japan only |
- |
|
|
S |
Engine model |
S series |
T |
Frame model |
Celica |
185 |
Car type |
3S-GTE engine, 4wd |
L/R* |
Steering wheel side |
Left hand drive (LHD)/right hand drive (RHD) |
- |
|
|
B |
Model name |
Celica |
L |
Body style |
Liftback |
M |
Gearbox type |
Manual, 5 speed |
Q/V |
Model grade |
Turbo 4wd Carlos Sainz, GT-Four GrpA Rallye, GT-Four RC/GT-Four |
Z |
Engine type |
Double overhead camshaft (DOHC), electronic fuel injection (EFI), forced induction |
A/G/K/Q |
Market |
US/Europe/Canada/Australia, New Zealand |
* H in Japanese model codes indicates a widebody shell.
Chassis number
Another code found in each car is the chassis number or vehicle identification number (VIN). It also contains information about the car
and market it was sold on. A European ST185 could have the following chassis number:
JT164STJ500012345
Code |
Relates to |
Explanation |
J |
Country of origin |
Japan |
T |
Manufacturer |
Toyota |
1/7 |
Car type |
Passenger car (Europe/Asia Pacific) |
6 |
Body style |
Liftback |
4 |
Number of doors |
3 |
S |
Engine model |
S series |
T |
Model name |
Celica |
J |
Model series |
18X |
5 |
Model grade |
GT-Four, Turbo 4wd |
00 |
? |
|
012345 |
Production number |
12345 |
Related links
GT-Four history
ST185 Models
ST185 Specifications
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