TE Gemini
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TE GEMINI
PRODUCED
October '79 - March '82
POWER OUTPUT
1.6L Petrol = 50kw / 1.8L Diesel = 40kw
COMPRESION RATIO
Petrol = 8.3:1 / Diesel = 21:1
TRANSMISSIONS
As for TD Gemini including the M76 5 speed manual for the Diesel series
DIFF
As for TD Gemini including the 3.58 Isuzu Diff for Diesel models
MODEL CODES
As for TD Gemini including 8TF69 (opt. A9H) - SL/X Sedan / 8TF69 (opt. A9W) - Sandpiper II Sedan
ORIGINAL PRICES
Sedan = $6240 / SL/X Sedan = $6890
TOTAL PRODUCED
70,567
POINTS OF INTEREST
TE series involved major sheet-metal design changes from previous Gemini's; front and rear styling was all new, with a squarer slightly larger appearance. Chassis and mechanical mods were kept to a minimum. Bumpers were square style chrome with rubber ends; park lights were vertically mounted at ends of the grille similar to (VB) Commodores of the time. Major interior changes included all new instrument cluster dash, with two large and two small dials and re-arranged warning lamps. SL/X sedans gained improved seating incorporating adjustable head restraints in the front and high-backed rear seat squabs. Coupe was no longer available as was SL/E models. Early '81 saw the introduction of the 1.8L Diesel model based on the SL/X, it was only available with the M76 5 speed manual. Wagons and panelvans were not released until February '80. Sandpiper returned as the 'Sandpiper II' in June '81 and 'Gypsy' panelvan was made a regular production option. Due to increased demand for the dealer-fitted Air International air-con system, the Diesel-Kiki was phased out during the TE production run. Manual gearboxes used were revised with slightly different ratio's and diesel model contained completely new ratios. Changes were made to anti-pollution equipment to meet ADR27B in '81. Heated rear screens standard on wagons, base sedan and panelvan had different grilles and round headlights. 'Gypsy' van had TD SL/E style alloy wheels and nylon plaid seat trim inserts; four spoke steering wheel and SL's headlight and grille. Power boosted brakes now on all models. Colour coded exterior mirrors fitted across the range except on panelvan and base sedan. Remote versions of the mirrors were also available. SL/X door trims went to top of the doors.
