Date of Introduction
March 30, 1983
Discontinued April 1985. Produced for about 25 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)
Gemini SL/X 4 door sedan: (8TV69)
Option Packages:
Gemini SL/X diesel 4 door sedan: (LJ5)
Gemini ZZ/Z 4 door sedan: (U4E)
Prices at Introduction
Gemini 4 door sedan: $6 539
Gemini SL 4 door sedan: $7 028
Gemini 2 door wagon: $7 617
Gemini 2 door panel van: $6 773
Gemini SL/X 4 door sedan: $8 306
Option Packages:
Gemini SL/X diesel 4 door sedan: $9 082
Gemini ZZ/Z 4 door sedan: $8 452
Total Number Built
24 675
Identification Information
Similar to previous model, but front end was given a better flowing, more congruent look.
Engine
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
Transmissions
Manual
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