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Hillman Gazelle

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Hillman Gazelle
Hillman Gazelle
Overview
ManufacturerChrysler Australia
Production1966–1967
Body and chassis
Body style4-door saloon
LayoutFront engine, rear-wheel-drive
Related
Powertrain
Engine105.2 cu in (1,724 cc) overhead valve Inline-4[1]
Transmission
Chronology
PredecessorSinger Gazelle (Australia)
(1957–1961)

The Hillman Gazelle is an automobile which was produced by Chrysler Australia[2] from 1966 to 1967.

Based on the British Singer Gazelle Series VI, the Hillman Gazelle was offered only as a four-door sedan and was essentially an upmarket version of the Hillman Minx VI. It was powered by a 105.2 cu in (1,724 cc) four-cylinder engine producing 85 bhp (63 kW; 86 PS) net, 15 bhp (11 kW; 15 PS) more than the Minx thanks to its aluminium cylinder head and twin-barreled Solex carburettor. This aluminium head engine was produced for the Sunbeam Rapier.[3] Chrysler Australia replaced both the Minx and the Gazelle with the Hillman Arrow / Hunter range during 1967.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "WSM145 Workshop Manual". rootes1725cc.info. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
  2. ^ "1966 Hillman Gazelle brochure". sa.hillman.org.au. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
  3. ^ Hall, Barry. "Why a Hillman? I was asked". sa.hillman.org.au. Retrieved 10 January 2023.