Rootes Arrow

Hillman Hunter GT

The Hillman Hunter is a vehicle of the British Rootes Group, which was produced as a sedan and a station wagon from 1966 to 1976. The Hunter was the Hillman version of the Rootes Arrow and replaced the Hillman Super Minx from. The Hunter had initially ( 1967-1970 ) has a twin brother, who was known as the Hillman Minx and was slightly easier equipped and motorized weaker.

The Hillman Hunter Mark I / II took over the engine of his predecessor, a 4- cylinder in-line engine with 1725 cc capacity, which develops 74 bhp but (54 kW) in the Hunter. Thus, the vehicle reaches a top speed of 144 km / h However, the Hunter also received a completely new, smoothed bodywork. In addition to the sedan was also a five - door station wagon offered. 1975 ran out of this model.

From 1969 to 1970, there were the Hillman Hunter GT with its engine 88 bhp (65 kW) and delivers the vehicle accelerated to 149 km / h. It differs by rectangular headlights from the basic model.

In 1971 a version appeared called Hillman Hunter De Luxe. It had a slightly better equipment and replaced the Hillman Minx.

From 1972, the Hillman Hunter GLS is offered, the same size engine 93 bhp (68 kW). This model is 163 km / h fast.

Starting in 1977, the Hunter was sold under the name Chrysler Hunter. The production was continued until 1979; then put the new owner of the company, the French PSA Group, a production. In Iran, he was, however, continued to be built (with a different engine ) to 2005 Khodro Paykan as Iran Co. 1600. The Eigenkreation Paykan pickup is still produced in the town of Tabriz in Iran.

Swell

  • David Culshaw, Peter Horrobin: The Complete Catalogue of British Cars 1895-1975. Veloce Publishing PLC, Dorchester 1997, ISBN 1-874105-93-6.
  • Size car
  • Car model
  • Hillman
  • Rootes
  • Limousine
  • Coupe
  • Pickup
Car classification Family car Curb weight
392049
de