TD Gemini
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TD GEMINI
PRODUCED
April '78 - October '79
POWER OUTPUT
As for post ADR27A TX series Gemini
COMPRESION RATIO
As for post ADR27A TX series Gemini
TRANSMISSIONS
As for TX/TC Gemini including, M75 5 speed manual
DIFF
3.90 Holden small Salisbury
MODEL CODES
As for TX/TC Gemini including, 8TE70 - Panelvan / 8TF15 - Wagon / 8TF69 (opt. A8P) - SL/X Sedan / 8TF69 (opt. A8J) - SL/E Sedan / 8TF27 (opt. A8J) - SL/E Coupe
ORIGINAL PRICES
Sedan = $5330 / SL/E Sedan - $6380
TOTAL PRODUCED
42,396
POINTS OF INTEREST
The most major change to this model of Gemini was the addition of R.T.S (Radial Tuned Suspension), as well as the availability of a 5 speed manual transmission. Differential was now the small Salisbury unit as fitted to the UC Torana range, it used tapered Timkin wheel bearings as found on all larger Holdens since mid '71. In April '79 the rear brakes were changed to the Commodore's leading-trailing rear drum brake assemblies. Cosmetic changes included a new simpler grille, rectangular head-lights (round on base models), wheels were now 13" X 5", number plate relocated to above rear bumper (as opposed to below). A panelvan and two-door wagon were now available for the range. SL/E used many interior options from the TC Sandpiper series, such as radio/cassette, four spoke steering wheel, timber dash inserts, velour seat trim, cut-pile carpet and timber door trim inserts. Externally it had stainless head-light and grille surrounds, thick stainless door window frame mouldings and GM-H designed alloys similar to Sunbird SL/E. Coupes and sedans had colour-coded side mirrors similar to those of Sunbird SL/E and HZ Sandman, door-trims went to the top of the doors. SL/E was replaced by the SL/X in early '79; it had a slightly lower equipment level but a much better price. Limited Edition 'Gypsy' package was optional on panelvans which included extra instrumentation and identifying decals. Heated rear screens now standard on all but base sedans, panelvans and wagons. Nylon plaid cloth inserts available on SL's and wagons, Air-con was now available as an accessory.
