Cars of DLSU

30/05/2025

28/02/2025

The Toyota Celica ST205 GT-Four—a WRC legend and a nightmare for rearview mirrors. Built to dominate night stages, this AWD turbo beast didn’t just light up the road—it blinded anything in front of it.

The Real WRC Celica: Toyota’s Banned Beast
The Celica GT-Four (ST205) was Toyota’s ultimate rally weapon in the mid-'90s, competing under Toyota Team Europe (TTE). With its turbocharged 3S-GTE engine, AWD, and advanced aerodynamics, it was designed to take on the WRC giants. But in 1995, Toyota was caught using an ingeniously hidden illegal turbo restrictor, leading to one of the biggest scandals in WRC history. FIA banned the Celica and suspended Toyota from the championship for a year.

WRC & Rally: The Evolution of Speed
Rally racing has always been about real roads, real danger, real skill. It started in the early 1900s, but WRC (World Rally Championship) officially began in 1973. The sport’s golden era was Group B (1982-1986), where manufacturers pushed the limits of speed and danger—until it was deemed too deadly and was banned. Group A followed, producing icons like the Celica GT-Four, Subaru WRX, and Mitsubishi Evo. Today, Toyota continues its rally legacy with the GR Yaris Rally1 Hybrid.

The Celica’s Legacy
Despite the WRC ban, the Celica won titles and became a cult classic. Its AWD-turbo formula set the stage for Toyota’s later rally champions like the Corolla WRC and GR Yaris. The ST205 remains an icon—a reminder that Toyota was willing to do anything to win.

📸 Credit: , Red Bull Motorsport, Mad4Wheels

27/02/2025

🚗 Cars of DLSU – Mission & Vision 🚗

Mission:
Our mission is to ignite a passion for cars within the Lasallian community and beyond by showcasing automotive culture, history, and innovation. We aim to create an engaging space where students, enthusiasts, and industry professionals connect, appreciate, and celebrate all things automotive.

Vision:
We envision a thriving car community that goes beyond DLSU—one that fosters appreciation for automotive engineering, design, and culture while opening doors for collaborations, learning opportunities, and real-world industry connections.

Thank you for supporting Cars of DLSU and its mission to bring the love for cars to everyone, starting right here at De La Salle University! 💚🏎️

27/02/2025

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26/02/2025

The Forgotten Rally Godzilla: The Short-Wheelbase R32 🏁🔥

Most people know the Nissan R32 GT-R as a track-dominating monster, earning the legendary "Godzilla" nickname for crushing Group A racing. But did you know Nissan once chopped it up to make a rally car?

In a bizarre twist, Nissan developed a shortened-wheelbase R32 GT-R for JAF All Japan Dirt Trials, adapting the AWD, turbocharged beast for tight, twisty gravel stages instead of smooth circuits. Unlike the standard GT-R, this rally version featured a fiberglass shell over a tube chassis, making it an entirely different animal.

While the experiment didn’t take off, it remains one of the wildest attempts to transform a track weapon into a rally machine. Imagine if it had actually competed—a Godzilla built for the dirt! 🏎️💨

Would you have wanted to see the short-wheelbase R32 battle it out in rally? Let us know!

📸 JGTCR32 Photo: Nissan USA Showroom
📸 Short-Wheelbase R32 Photo: Unknown Source (JAF All Japan Dirt Trials)

25/02/2025

Did You Know? 💡 | What is a FBO (Full Bolt-On) mod? 🔧🔥

If you’ve been in the car scene, you’ve probably heard the term FBO (Full Bolt-On) thrown around but what does it actually mean?

A Full Bolt-On build refers to a car that has all major bolt-on performance mods installed without opening up the engine. This usually includes:

✅ Intake – Improves airflow for better throttle response
✅ Exhaust System – Reduces backpressure and enhances sound
✅ Downpipe – Increases turbo efficiency and spool time
✅ Charge Pipes & Intercooler – Helps with cooling and airflow
✅ ECU Tune – Optimizes performance and increases power output

For turbocharged cars, FBO mods allow you to maximize boost efficiency without internal engine work. A proper tune ensures that your turbo spools faster and holds more boost safely, resulting in significantly more horsepower and torque.

FBO builds are one of the best ways to unlock a car’s true potential while keeping reliability in check! Who here is running an FBO setup? Let us know in the comments! 🏎️💨

24/02/2025

This insane 2020 Toyota GR Supra A90 looks mighty aggressive and packs some serious power! 🏎️🔥

This beast runs the infamous B58 3.0L turbo engine, tuned to a whopping 550 HP with ECUTEK. For maximum performance, it breathes better with a custom exhaust, Eventuri carbon intake, Boost Logic catless downpipe, and AMS charge pipe.

The exterior is just as stunning, featuring a carbon lip, carbon side skirts, carbon side diffuser, and a Street Hunter carbon wing. A perfect mix of street style and aerodynamics.

Built to turn heads and dominate the streets! 💨

24/02/2025

Engines roaring, wings lifting—PSME-DLSU's ENGenium 2025 introduces a new era of
engineering excellence!

Revving up the challenge, ENGenium Cup: An Interschool Grand Prix pushes the limits of
mechatronics and design as 15 robotics teams across the country compete for speed and precision. Witness their full power on March 19, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at The Verdure,
4th Floor, Henry Sy, Sr. Hall.

Taking off into the next frontier of engineering, Gateway 2025: Blueprints to Blue Skies
continues the momentum, setting the course for Aviation 2050 with groundbreaking discussions and insights from global industry leaders. Join us at the Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium on March 22, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

Finally, the future of transportation starts here as DLSU’s Department of Mechanical Engineering showcases their new innovative programs: Aeronautical Engineering and Mobility
Engineering!

Where speed meets the skies—this is just the beginning.

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We look forward to YOU seeing ENGenium 2025!