1977: the Chrysler Sunbeam hatchback Hillman Avenger
series 1 talbot sunbeam lotus in unusual colour scheme; example started life undercover model greater manchester police. photo courtesy of steve conry, avenger & sunbeam owners club.
in 1977, hatchback variant introduced, known chrysler sunbeam. based on shortened version of avenger s floorplan, , intended compete in lower supermini class. shared doors 2-door avenger. 3 engines available: 928 cc hillman imp-derived unit , 1300 , 1600 avenger units. sporty ti version introduced, 1600 engine.
the model s name revival of rootes sunbeam marque, had been killed off along final sunbeam model, rapier.
in 1979, chrysler unveiled sunbeam lotus @ geneva motor show. developed in conjunction lotus rallying in mind (because none of existing models competitive) , using 2200 cc lotus engine, road-going version of rally car not ready deliveries public until after peugeot buyout, , became talbot sunbeam lotus. @ first, these produced in lotus tobacco-sponsorship colours of black , silver, although later models came in turquoise , silver scheme.
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