Talbot : Avenger
1979–1981
Model Introduction
The Talbot Avenger, introduced in 1970 as the Hillman Avenger and later badged under Chrysler and Talbot, was Rootes Group’s answer to the Ford Escort and Vauxhall Viva. Styled with a clean, transatlantic influence, it offered a range of lively engines and was praised for its light, precise handling. Available in saloon and estate forms, it also spawned sporting versions like the Avenger Tiger, which found success in club-level motorsport. Produced until 1981, it was a dependable, well-balanced car in its day, and remains appreciated by enthusiasts for its simple mechanics, rear-wheel-drive layout, and understated charm..
Magazine articles (14)
Magazine Articles
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New Car Analysis
Getting to grips with the Hillman Avenger
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Giant Test
Austin 1300 Super De Luxe v Ford Escort 1300 Super v Hillman Avenger Super v Vauxhall Viva SL
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Q-Car
Hartwell Avenger Plus
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Driving the 71s
Avenger GT
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Q-Car
Master Avenger v Minnow Highlander
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A Hillman with Avengeance
David Briggs reports on Janspeed's hairy Avenger conversion
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The pseudo GTs
Cortina v Avenger
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Two quick Chrysler cars
Hartwell Imp and Hartwell Avenger
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CR calls the tune
One-hundred-and-fifty bhp from a 1498cc Avenger engine when most tuners are struggling to achieve 120 sounds incredible, but when it's done without spoiling tractability it sounds impossible.
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Hunter with a loaded gun!
Tales of hairy Hunters and joggly Avengers
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Giant Test
Renault R6 v Datsun Cherry v Simca 1000 v Hillman Avenger
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It's all happening
At last Chrysler have done it! Announced early last month was the long awaited two door version of the Avenger. Available in four models with both 1250cc and 1500cc engines the most interesting is, of course, the GT.
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Drive In
Avenger Tiger Two
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Giant Test
Cortina 1600 v Avenger 1600 v Cavalier 1.6
