Date of Introduction
March 8, 1977
Discontinued April 1978. Produced for about 13 months
Model Line Up
Gemini 4 door sedan: (8TE69)
Gemini SL 4 door sedan: (8TF69)
Gemini SL 2 door coupe: (8TF27)
Option Packages:
Fashion Pack: (A8T)
Sandpiper: (A9W)
Prices at Introduction
Gemini 4 door sedan: $4 067
Gemini SL 4 door sedan: $4 404
Gemini SL 2 door coupe: $4 585
Total Number Built
17 256
Identification Information
Minor facelift of the previous model, main exterior cosmetic change was the new badges which did away with the ‘Isuzu’ name plate.
Engines
1.6L Isuzu OHC 4 cylinder
Option Number: L13
Engine Prefix: 161Z
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Capacity: 1.584 litres
Number of Cylinders: Four
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head Design: Cross-flow aluminium
Fuel System: Two barrel downdraft mounted on four-branch water heated aluminium intake manifold, electrically controlled automatic choke, Nippon Kikaki 2V Carburettor
Bore and Stroke: 82.0mm x 75.0mm
Power: 61 kW @ 5200rpm
Torque:127 Nm @ 3600rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
Transmissions
4 Speed Manual Transmission
Option Number: M20
1st: 3.51:1
2nd: 2.17:1
3rd: 1.42:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.93:1
5 Speed Manual Transmission
Option Number: M75
1st: 3.51:1
2nd: 2.17:1
3rd: 1.42:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.86:1
Reverse: 3.76:1
Automatic
TriMatic 3 speed Floor shift Automatic
Option Number: M40
1st: 2.3:1
2nd: 1.46:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 1.85:1
Rear Axle Ratios
Borg Warner
Option Number: GM5
Ratio: 3.89:1
Clutch
Single dry plate diaphragm spring actuation type, cable operated
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Suspension
Front: Independent with coil springs, long and short control arms, hydraulic double-acting telescopic shock absorbers.
Rear: Torque tube integral with live axle. 3 links used to locate axle, 2 lateral, 1 transverse. Double acting shock absorbers
Steering
Rack and pinion type
Brakes
Front: Disc brakes
Rear: Drum brakes
Electrical
12 volt, Generator, 12 pole star-wound stator ignition
Exhaust
Cast iron manifold and single pipe
Wheels
Vented 13″ x 4.50JJ 4 stud steel disc safety wheels
Tyres
Y78L 13 4 ply
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Wheelbase: 2404mm
Total Length: 4133mm
Total Width: 1570mm
Kerb Weight: 908kg
Turning Circle: 9.5 metres
Fuel Tank Capacity: 52 litres