Date of Introduction
March 4, 1975
Discontinued March 1977. On sale for about 24 months
Model Line Up
Gemini 4 door: (8TE69)
Gemini SL 2 door: (8TF69)
Gemini SL Sedan 4 door: (8TF27)
Option Packages
Gemini SL Coupe fashion pack: (A8T)
Prices at Introduction
Gemini 4 door: $3 144
Gemini SL 2 door: $3 356
Gemini SL Sedan 4 door: $3 416
Total Number Built
43 099
Identification Information
New model based on the Japanese Isuzu Gemini
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: 63 kW @ 5000rpm
Torque:135 Nm @ 3400rpm
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
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 diaphram 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
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
Wheelbase: 2404mm
Total Length: 4133mm
Total Width: 1570mm
Kerb Weight: 908kg
Turning Circle: 9.5 metres
Fuel Tank Capacity: 52 litres