Date of Introduction
April 27, 1978
Discontinued November 1979. Produced for about 19 months
Model Line Up
Gemini Panel Van: (8TE70)
Gemini Station Wagon: (8TF15)
Gemini Sedan 4 door: (8TE69)
Gemini SL Sedan 4 door: (8TF69)
Gemini SL Coupe: (8TF27)
Option Packages:
Gemini SL/X 4 door sedan: (A9P)
Gemini SL/E: (A8J)
Prices at Introduction
Gemini Panel Van: $4 565
Gemini Station Wagon: $5 259
Gemini Sedan 4 door: $4 616
Gemini SL Sedan 4 door: $4 905
Gemini SL Coupe: $5 149
Option Packages:
Gemini SL/X 4 door sedan: $5 437
Gemini SL/E 4 door sedan: $5 956
Gemini SL/E 2 door coupe: $6 060
Total Number Built
42 396
Identification Information
Introduction of wagon and panelvan and squarer headlights
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: GU8
Ratio: 3.90:1
Clutch
Single dry plate diaphragm spring actuation type, cable operated
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Suspension
Radial Tuned Suspension (RTS)
Steering
Rack and pinion, life lubricated
Brakes
Front: Disc
Rear: Drum
Power assisted on SL, SLE, Wagon and Panel Van models
Electrical
12 volt with 40 amp hour battery (7 plates per cell), Generator, 12 pole star-wound stator ignition
Exhaust
Cast iron manifold and single pipe
Wheels
All models except SLE: Vented 13 x 5.00 JJ steel disc, safety rim
SLE: Cast alloy sports style 13 x 5.00 JJ
Tyres
Steel belted radial ply
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Wheelbase: 2404mm
Total Length: 4133mm Sedan and Coupe; 4158mm Station Wagon and Panel Van.
Total Width: 1570mm
Kerb Weight: 960kg