CHRYSLER SUNBEAM
3-door 4-seater hatchback.
Rapidly developed hatchback model, Linwood-built, on shortened (by 3ins) Avenger floorpan and suspension. Additional bottom-of-the-line engine was stretched Hillman Imp unit. For enthusiasts, nicest version of all was the limited production Ti, complete with twin-Weber Avenger Tiger 'homologation special' 1.6-litre engine. Rebadged as Talbot for 1980, built to '81 before Linwood closed.
Technical Specifications
- Engine:
- 928cc (S4 OC), 1295cc/1598cc (S4 OHV)
- Configuration:
- Front engine, rear-wheel drive
- Production dates:
- 1977 to 1979
- Number produced:
- 104,547 in UK
