TE Gemini Specifications

Date of Introduction

October 23, 1979

Discontinued March 1982. Produced for about 29 months

Model Line Up

Gemini 4 door sedan: (8TE69)

Gemini SL 4 door sedan: (8TF69)

Gemini 2 door wagon: (8TF15)

Gemini 2 door panel van: (8TE70)

Option Packages:

Gemini SL/X 4 door sedan: (A9P)

Gemini SL/X diesel 4 door sedan: (LJ5)

Gemini Gypsy 2 door panel van: (XX7)

Gemini Golden 4 door sedan: 500 built

Gemini Sandpiper: (A9W)

Prices at Introduction

Gemini 4 door sedan: $5 324

Gemini SL 4 door sedan: $5 574

Gemini 2 door wagon: $6 522

Gemini 2 door panel van: $5 738

Gemini SL/X 4 door sedan: $5 943

Gemini SL/X diesel 4 door sedan $7 639

Gemini Golden 4 door sedan: $5 990

Gemini Sandpiper: $6 411

Total Number Built

70 567

Identification Information

Similar to previous model, however front end was remodelled to somewhat resemble the VB Commodore

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

Diesel:

1.8L OHC 4 cylinder Isuzu Diesel (4FB1)

Option Number: LJ5

Engine Prefix: 4FB1

Compression Ratio: 21.0:1

Power: 40kW @5000 rpm

Torque: 105Nm @2000 rpm

Fuel system Bosch diesel injection

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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

5 Speed Manual Transmission (Diesel)

Option Number: M76

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

Isuzu (Diesel)

Option Number: HK2

Ratio: 3.58:1

Clutch

Single dry plate diaphram spring actuation type

Chassis

Unitary construction (Monocoque)

Suspension

Radial Tuned Suspension (RTS)

Steering

Rack and pinion

Brakes

Front: 239mm discs

Rear: 229mm drums

SL and SL/X fitted with power assisted brakes

Electrical

12 volt,Gemini fitted and 35 amp alternator, Gemini SL and SL/X fitted and 50 amp alternator

Exhaust

Cast iron exhaust manifold with single seam welded steel exhaust tail pipe

Wheels

Vented 13″ steel disc safety wheels

Tyres

Steel belted radial ply YR78S13 5.00JJ x 13 Gemini; YR78S13 5.00J x 13 Gemini SL and SL/X

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2404mm

Total Length: 4234mm

Total Width: 1570mm

Kerb Weight: 950 kg

Turning Circle: 9.5 metres

Fuel Tank Capacity: 52 litres

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