Chrysler (Europe)

Chrysler (Europe)
CHYSLER AVENGER

2-door or 4-door saloon/4-door estate.

Rootes' ultra-conventional small/medium design, badged as Hillman for first six years. Very basic engineering, with MacPherson strut front end. More sporty versions were GT and (combined with plusher trim) GLS. Spawned shorter-wheelbase Sunbeam hatchback for 1978, and was itself rebadged as a Talbot for 1980.

Technical Specifications
Engine
1295cc/1598cc (S4 OHV)
Configuration
Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Production dates
1976 to 1979
Number produced
150,413 in UK
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