I'm just wondering did all ss2's and ss3's from 1997 have white dials are they better equipped than the 1996 models with the 180 hp engine I hear the 1997 ones have the beams engines. And what year did the projector lights come out. I really like celicas alot but I used to be a really big mitsi fan and i'm not anymore so any info about 1997 celica ss2's and ss3's would be great. Cheers.
Dean

Only SSIII celicas came with Beams motor as i know. SSII had a 3SGE and as an option where was Super Strut suspension availible on the SSII.

SSIII Has the white dials.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...on-42743299.htm. There are so many celis on trademe.

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Its a SSIII not a II. For sure they mixed them up.

wow, i didnt know they made automatic ss-3's...

It says ss2 200 hp according to auto.vl.ru http://english.auto.vl.ru/catalog/5731/

http://www.tuning.cz/lander/beams.htm

Interesting it mentions of Beams on the SS2. Didnt know that.

SS-I,
Manual-------- E-ST202-BLMGK
Automatic------E-ST202-BLPGK
SS-I FWS (four wheel steer ),
Manual----------E-ST203-BLMVF
Automatic------E-ST203-BLPGK
SS-II,
Manual---------E-ST202-BLMVF
Automatic-----E-ST202-BLPVF
SS-III,
Manual---------E-ST202-BLMZF
Automatic------E-ST202-BLPZF
Convertible,
Automatic-----E-ST202C-BKPVF
GT4,
Manual-------E-ST205-BLMVZ


Taken from http://www.celica-club.co.uk/cgibin/phpbb2...5f7fc3b1ffd9521

This post has been edited by soven: Dec 13, 2005 - 3:53 PM

yeah theres an automatic ss3 on trademe as well it looks hot to bad I can't afford it http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...on-23007522.htm. Hey Soven what part of nz are you from?

1998 was the first year for BEAMS powerd celi's, and both SSII and SSIII models came with them. Only SSIII models have white dials, and they also exclusivly have super strut suspention. The projectors with clear highs also debuted at this same time. The apperance of SSIII's changed dramatically at this point compared to SSII's, they had standard the large spoiler, front and rear splitters, side skirts, and a lower grill insert, along with badges. Rims were a 205/55 white 5 spoke design as well. Recaro interior seats, red stitching, and i want to say embroided floormats were also part of the package. Hope this helps

MAN! if only we could import celica's into the u.s.! i would buy ss3's like pancakes:P and i would get one in auto....higher top speed..atleast on usdm celicas..

You can find also SSII with beams engine...SSIII came with many dealer options as standard and also with Superstrut as standard.Beams VVTI came out after the facelift of 97/12

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Yep, exactly. I've seen ss2 and ss3 with BEAMS engine. Beams just replaced the standard 3s-ge thats all.

I was just wondering about Recaro seats... Never thought they were Recaro, they look exactly like mine only with the red stiching.

The ss2's from 1998 also had the white dials I won't ever buy a car without white dials coz my mirage has them and it looks cool. And the ss2's had the red stiching in the seats. I might have to save up for a while though.

I'm just wondering is the beams engine a better performer than the 3s-ge engine. I don't like the steering wheel on the 1996 ss2 models and they don't have side skirts.

Does Anyone know the quarter mile times for an automatic ss2 1998.