- Years of Manufacture: 1977 - 1978
- Number Built: 17,256
- Price at Introduction: n/a
- Models:
- Gemini SL Sedan 2 door
- Gemini SL Sedan 4 door
- Gemini SL Coupe
- Date(s) of Introduction:
- To Identify:
- The TC Gemini was a relatively minor facelift of the original TX Gemini, and included a few minor changes to the interior trim. Most noticeable was the removal of the “Holden-Isuzu” badge
- Body:
- Unitary construction (Monocoque)
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Total Length: 162.7 in. (4133mm)
- Total Width: 61.8 in. (1570mm)
- Wheelbase:
94.6 in. (2404mm)
- Front Track: 51.2 in. (1301mm)
- Rear Track:
51.9 in. (1318mm)
- Kerb Weight:
- Gemini SL Sedan 2 door: 2001 lbs. (908kg)
- Gemini SL Sedan 4 door: 1984 lbs. (900kg)
- Gemini SL Coupe: 1970 lbs. (894kg)
- Turning Circle: 9.5 metres
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 52 litres
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- Instruments:
- Speedometer with integrated
odometer
- Petrol gauge
- Temperature gauge
- Warning lamps for:
- brake system failure
- parking brake
- generator
- oil pressure
- high beam indicator
- turn signal
- Engine (4 cylinder):
- Capacity: 1584cc
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
4 cylinders, five bearing crankshaft
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
- Head: Cross-flow aluminium
- Fuel System: Two barrel downdraft mounted on four-branch water heated aluminium intake manifold, electrically controlled automatic choke
- Bore and Stroke: 3.23 in. x 2.95 in. (82.0mm x 75.0mm)
- Power: 75 bhp (56.0 kW) @ 5400rpm
- Torque: 84 lb. ft. (114 Nm) @ 3400rpm
- Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
- Ignition and Electrical:
- 12 volt with 40 amp hour battery (7 plates per cell)
- Generator, 12 pole star-wound stator, diode-rectified
- Exhaust:
- Cast iron manifold and single pipe
- 4
speed All Synchromesh Manual Transmission:
- 1st: 3.51:1
- 2nd: 2.17:1
- 3rd: 1.42:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
- Reverse: 3.93:1
- Clutch:
- Single dry plate diaphram spring
actuation type, area both facings 362 sq. cm (56 sq. in.), cable operated
- Rear Axle Ratio:
- Top Speed in Gears:
- Suspension:
- Front: Independent with coil springs, long and short control arms, hydraulic double-acting telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
- 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, life lubricated
- Energy absorbing steering column on all models, with flexible coupling to helical rack and pinion
- Overall ratio 20.4:1
- 1.42 turns lock-to-lock
- Brakes:
- Front: Disc, Hub with bolt-on rotor - opposed piston, fixed caliper. Outer diameter 239.0mm (9.41 in.), thickness 10.0mm (0.39 in.), swept area 2 surfaces/2 discs 1089.3 sq. cm (167.5 sq. in.)
- Rear: Drum, duo servo type. Effective swept area 2 drums 638.3 sq. cms (98.96 sq. in.).
- Total swept area disc/drum 1719 sq. cms (266.5 sq. ins.)
- Centrally-mounted handbrake operating on rear wheels
- Wheels:
- Vented 13" x 4.50JJ 4 stud steel disc safety wheels
- Tyres:
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