Isuzu Gemini

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The Isuzu Gemini was a model produced by the Japanese automaker Isuzu from 1974 to 2000 .

Gemini (1974-1987)

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Isuzu Gemini PF Osaka JPN 001.jpg
Gemini
Production period: 1974-1987
Class : Lower middle class
Body versions : Limousine , coupe
Engines:
Otto engines : 1.6–1.8 liters
(75–92 kW)
Diesel engines :
1.8 liters
(38–54 kW)
Length: 4130 mm
Width: 1570 mm
Height: 1360 mm
Wheelbase : 2405 mm
Empty weight : 925-955 kg
Previous model Isuzu Bellet
successor Isuzu FF Gemini

The first Gemini emerged from the cooperation with General Motors that had existed since 1971 , which also proves its external similarity to the Opel Kadett and various other vehicles. However, the proven engines and chassis from the predecessor Isuzu Bellett were used in the Gemini; It also had its own interior with other door locks , which means that badge engineering can only be used to a limited extent. The Gemini, which was still sold as the Bellett Gemini until 1975 , was available as a four-door notchback sedan and a two-door coupe. The Gemini was exported to Australia and New Zealand (Isuzu Gemini), Thailand (Opel Gemini) and the USA (Buick Opel). In Australia and New Zealand, station wagon and van versions were also on offer.

The first model generation belonged to the globally branched GM model family based on the so-called T platform , which included the Opel Kadett C , Chevrolet Chevette , Vauxhall Chevette , the Argentinian Opel K 180 , the Australian Holden Gemini and the Pontiac T1000 . The Isuzu version (internal designation PF50 / 60 and PFD60) appeared in November 1974, initially with a 1600 cc four-cylinder petrol engine (type PF50), followed by the 1.8-liter version as a petrol engine (type PF60) in 1977. In 1979 the plant launched the diesel variant with 1817 cc four-cylinder (type PFD60).

Isuzu Gemini 1st series

The original round headlights were replaced by angular units in a first facelift in June 1977, which in turn gave way to round headlights from 1979. In 1981 the Gemini was given a comprehensive facelift with new front and rear sections. In 1979 the ZZ luxury version with a 1.8 liter DOHC engine or the new diesel engine came into the range; the latter proved to be very popular in the wake of the so-called second oil crisis in 1979. From 1982 the Gemini was also available with a turbo diesel engine, which according to the factory had the world's first electronic control.

In the USA, the Gemini was marketed as the Buick Opel from April 1976 to autumn 1979 , after which Isuzu itself sold it under the name I-Mark .

The production of the regular models ended at the end of 1985, the Gemini ZZ was produced until February 1987. A total of 768,535 copies of the first-generation Gemini were produced.

Isuzu Gemini 1600 1600S 1800 1800 DOHC diesel
Engine: 4-cylinder in-line engine (four-stroke)
Displacement: 1584 cc 1818 cc 1818 cc
Bore × stroke: 82 × 75 mm 84 × 82 mm 84 × 82 mm
Performance at 1 / min: 69 kW
(94 SAE PS)
at 5400		 73.5 kW
(100 SAE PS)
at 6000		 81 kW
(110 SAE PS)
at 5600		 95.5 kW
(130 SAE PS)
at 6400		 45 kW
(61 SAE PS)
at 5000
Max. Torque at 1 / min: 133 Nm at 3800 137 Nm at 4000 152 Nm at 4000 162 Nm at 5000 110 Nm at 2000
Compression: 8.7: 1 8.5: 1 9.0: 1 21.0: 1
Mixture preparation: 1 downdraft twin carburetor Diesel injection pump
Valve control: OHC , chain drive DOHC , chain drive OHC , chain drive
Cooling: Water cooling
Transmission: 4- or 5-speed gearbox
aW (except 1800 DOHC) three-speed automatic
rear-wheel drive
Front suspension: Upper and lower wishbones, coil springs
Rear suspension: Rigid axle, trailing arm, Panhard rod, coil springs
Brakes: Front disc brakes, rear drum brakes, aW Servo
1800 DOHC disc brakes all around
Steering: Rack and pinion steering
Body: Sheet steel, self-supporting
Track width front / rear: 1300/1305 mm
1800 DOHC: 1305/1320 mm
Wheelbase: 2405 mm
Dimensions: 4235 × 1570 × 1340-1365 mm
Empty weight: 925-945 kg 950 kg 985 kg 980 kg
Maximum speed (factory): 160 km / h 170 km / h approx. 175 km / h 180 km / h 120 km / h
0-100 km / h: n / A
Consumption (liters / 100 km): 8-13 pp 9-14 p 10-15 p 7-11 D.

Isuzu Gemini II (1985-1990)

Isuzu Gemini II 1985-1987
Isuzu Gemini II 1987-1990

The first model change took place in May 1985. The successor now had front-wheel drive and had an independent body designed by Giorgio Giugiaro , which was somewhat reminiscent of the Isuzu Piazza . This car, known as FF Gemini , was also offered in Germany via an independent Isuzu sales network, initially only as a 1.5 liter diesel and 1.7 liter turbodiesel, from 1988 also as a GTI with 1.6 liter 135 hp (99 kW) Petrol engine. In 1987 there was a slight revision with a changed front and a revised interior.

Isuzu Gemini III (1990-1993)

Isuzu Gemini 1990-1993
Isuzu GEMINI 1990-1993 hatchback

From March 1990 the third generation was offered with a more aerodynamic and modern body. In the USA there was a name change from Isuzu I-Mark to Isuzu Stylus. In Europe, the model was only offered as a right-hand drive in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland . A derived coupe version of the Isuzu Impulse was introduced as the successor to the Isuzu Piazza. The engines used were 1.5 liter, 1.6 liter and 1.8 liter petrol engines as well as the 1.7 liter turbodiesel from the predecessor. Since Isuzu decided to withdraw from the car division, no more successor was developed and the Gemini III was discontinued in 1993 after 406,625 copies built worldwide.

Isuzu Gemini IV (1993-1996)

Isuzu Gemini IV

In 1993 a new Gemini model appeared, which, as a sedan in a badge engineering variant, resembles the Honda Domani .

Isuzu Gemini V (1997-2000)

ISUZU GEMINI 5

The fifth generation was also a badge engineering model of the Honda Integra SJ (EK3) based on the Honda Domani sedan and was produced without a successor until mid-2000.

source

Automobil Revue catalog number 1982 (technical data)

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