Gemini TE/TF/TG Series

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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.
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TF GEMINI

PRODUCED = March '82 - March '83
POWER OUTPUT / COMPRESSION RATIO / TRANSMISSION / DIFF
As for TE series Gemini
MODEL CODES = As for TE series Gemini including 8TV69 - SL/X Sedan / 8TV69 (opt. V6Q) - Star Sign Pack Sedan
ORIGINAL PRICES - Sedan = $7370 / SL/X Sedan = $8370
TOTAL PRODUCED = 28,326
POINTS OF INTEREST
TF was a facelift version of the TE with interior and exterior upgrades.
SL/X had the most significant changes; grille and headlight arrangement resembled (VH) Commodore of the time. All other models had same grille and rectangular headlights as TE but now with vertical bars as well as horizontal. All sedan tail-lights were also reminiscent of VH Commodore. Side indicator lamps were deleted from front quarter panels. SL/X had wide side mouldings level with bumper height. Bumpers were a new one-piece black polypropylene moulding. Interior received all new dash fascia and instruments; colour coordinated interior trim layout. Steering column and control stalks were shared with upcoming JB Camira. SL/X had quartz halogen headlights, new design centre console, coarse spoke design wheel covers, full instrumentation all in-dash. SL door trims now went to top of the door same as SL/X, window winder handles were plastic and colour coded, new dash fascia had four face level air-vents, all models had dual horns, wheel offset was 10mm further out making track 20mm wider front and rear, petrol engines had mechanical fuel pump (All previous models had an in-tank electrical unit), belt driven air injection pump added to engine to reduce exhaust pollution without reducing performance, 'Gypsy' panelvan had same instruments and steering wheel as SL/X.
Petrol engine manual 4 and 5 speed gearboxes gained revised wider spaced ratios.
A limited Edition shadow-toned SL/X called the 'Star-Sign' package was released early in '82. SL/X models had a model code of their own - no longer being just an SL with an option number.
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TG GEMINI

PRODUCED = March '83 - April '85
POWER OUTPUT / COMPRESSION RATIO / TRANSMISSION / DIFF
As for TE and TF series Gemini
MODEL CODES = As for TF series Gemini including 8TV69 (opt. U4E) - ZZ/Z Sedan
ORIGINAL PRICES - Sedan = $7920 / SL/X Sedan = $9050
TOTAL PRODUCED = 24,675
POINTS OF INTEREST
The new addition to the Gemini range was the ZZ/Z sedan; it was an SL/X level car with alloy wheels, front guard wind splitters, body-kit and other sports-type enhancements. All cars received SL/X type seats, adjustable headrests, trimmed in vinyl or cloth to suit. SL's gained SL/X grille and headlight treatment. Wagon was now badged and equipped as an SL; all previous wagons had been trimmed above base level standard but below SL equipment level.
All models had a clock as standard although SL/X and ZZ/Z were digital. Heated rear screen now factory standard on all models.
Mechanically all models remained similar to the TF including the availability of the diesel engine.
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