- Years of Manufacture: 1979 - 1982
- Number Built: 70,567
- Price at Introduction: n/a
- Models:
- Gemini
- Gemini SL
- Gemini SL/X
- To Identify:
- Re-style of TD, with squared off nose angled forward to bumper
- Gemini model fitted with round headlights, SL and SL/X with attractive rectangular headlamps
- Body:
- Unitary construction (Monocoque)
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Total Length (SL): 4234mm
- Total Width: 1570mm
- Wheelbase:
2404mm
- Front Track: 1301mm
- Rear Track:
1305mm
- Kerb Weight:
- Gemini: 950 kg
- Gemini SL: 960 kg
- Gemini SL/X: 965 kg
- Turning Circle: 9.5 metres
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 52 litres
- Instruments:
- Speedometer with integrated
odometer
- Petrol gauge
- Temperature gauge
- Clock fitted to SL and SL/X
- Warning lamps for:
- brake system failure
- parking brake
- generator
- oil pressure
- high beam indicator
- turn signals
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- 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: 82.0mm x 75.0mm
- Power: 50.0 kW @ 5400rpm
- Torque: 110 Nm @ 3200rpm
- Compression Ratio: 8.3:1
- Ignition and Electrical:
- Gemini: 12 volt with 40 amp hour battery
- Gemini fitted and 35 amp alternator
- Gemini SL and SL/X fitted and 50 amp alternator
- High intensity sealed tungsten headlights, rectangular 55 watt/65 watt on SL and SL/X, round 40 watt/50 watt on Gemini sedan
- Exhaust:
- Cast iron manifold and single pipe
- 4
speed All Synchromesh Manual Transmission:
- 1st: 3.467:1
- 2nd: 1.989:1
- 3rd: 1.355:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
- Reverse: 3.50:1
- Optional five-speed manual and three speed Tri-Matic automatic available to all models
- 5
speed All Synchromesh Manual Transmission SLE:
- 1st: 3.51:1
- 2nd: 2.17:1
- 3rd: 1.42:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
- 5th: 0.86:1
- Reverse: 3.76:1
- 3 speed Tri-Matic Automatic Transmission:
- 1st: 2.31:1
- 2nd: 1.46:1
- 3rd: 1.00:1
- Reverse: 1.85:1
- Clutch:
- Single dry plate diaphram spring
actuation type
- Rear Axle Ratio:
- Top Speed in Gears:
- Suspension:
- Radial Tuned Suspension (RTS)
- Front: Independent with progressive rate coil springs, independent control arms, telescopic shock absorbers. Stabiliser bar mounted to lower control arm. Anti-dive geometry
- Rear: Live Salisbury-type rear axle with torque tube, two tubular trailing arms, Panhard rod, progressive-rate coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, decoupled stabiliser bar
- Steering:
- Rack and pinion
- Energy absorbing steering column on all models, with flexible coupling to helical rack and pinion
- Overall ratio 20.7:1
- 1.42 turns lock-to-lock
- Turning circle: 9.5 metres
- Brakes:
- Front: 239mm discs
- Rear: 229mm drums
- SL and SL/X fitted with power assisted brakes
- Pressure-sensitive proportioning valve, dual master cylinder
- Centrally-mounted handbrake operating on rear wheels
- Wheels:
- Vented 13" steel disc safety wheels
- Tyres:
- Steel belted radial ply
- Gemini: YR78S13 5.00JJ x 13
- Gemini SL and SL/X: YR78S13 5.00J x 13
- Low profile ZR70S13 optional on all models
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