Hillman Hunter
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Production period: |
1966 to 1979 |
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Class : |
Motor car |
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Body versions : |
Sedan , coupe ,pickup |
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Engines: |
1.7 liters (54 kW) |
| Wheel base: | 98.50 ln. 2.502 mm |
| Length: | 169.50 ln. 4.305 mm |
| Height: | 56 in, 1,422 mm |
| Ground clearance: | 6.75 in, 1.714 mm |
| Dry weight: | 1,974 1b, 895 kg |
The Hillman Hunter is a vehicle of the British Rootes Group , which was produced from 1966 to 1976 as a sedan and station wagon . The Hunter was the Hillman version of the Roots Arrow and replaced the Hillman Super Minx . The Hunter had initially from 1967 to 1970 as a twin brother, which bore the name Hillman Minx and was slightly simpler equipped and weaker motorized.
The Hillman Hunter Mark I / II took over the engine of its predecessor, a 4-cylinder in-line engine with 1725 cc displacement, which developed in the Hunter but 74 bhp (54 kW ). This allows the vehicle to reach a top speed of 144 km / h. The Hunter also received a completely new, smooth body . In addition to the sedan also a 5-door station wagon was offered. In 1975, this model expired.
PERFORMANCE
- Engine Capacity 105.26 cu in. 1.725 cc
- Fuel Consumption 31 m/imp 25.' m/US 9.' x 100 km
- Max Speed 88 mph. 141.7 km/h
- Max power (SAE): 80 hp at 5,000 rpm
- Torque (SAE): 103 1b ft. 14.2 kg m at 3,000 rpm
- Max engine rpm: 5,600
- Specific power: 46.4 hp/l
- Power— weight ratio: 24.7 lb/hp, 11.2 kg/hp
- Acceleration: standing 1/4 mile 20 sec, O— 50 mph (O —80 km/h) 9.9 sec

From 1969 to 1970, there was the Hillman Hunter GT , whose engine 88 bhp (65 kW) gives and accelerates the vehicle to 149 km / h. It differs by rectangular headlights from the basic model.
From 1971 a version called Hillman Hunter de Luxe appeared. She 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) makes. This model is 163 km / h fast.
From 1977, the Hunter was sold under the name Chrysler Hunter . The production was continued until 1979; then the company's new owner, the French PSA group, ceased production. In Iran , however, this was (with a different engine) until 2005 as Paykan 1600 of Iran Khodro Co. further developed. The own creation Paykan Pickup is still produced in the city of Tabriz in Iran.
Optional Accessories :Laycock-de Normanville overdrive on 3rd and 4th (0.803 ratio), 3.890 axle ratio; Borg-Warner 35 automatic
gearbox, hydraulic torque convertor and planetary gears with 3 ratios. steering column selector lever.













