| Chrysler VF Valiant | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler Australia |
| Also called | Dodge utility [1] |
| Production | March 1969 – February 1970 [2] |
| Assembly | Tonsley Park, Australia |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door
sedan
[2] 2-door hardtop [2] 5-door station wagon [2] 2-door coupe utility [2] |
| Layout | FR layout [2] |
| Related | Chrysler VF VIP |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 225 cu in (3.7 L)
slant-6
[2] 318 cu in (5.2 L) V8 [2] |
| Transmission | 3 speed manual
[2] 3 speed automatic [2] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 108.0 inches (2743 mm) (sedan) [2] 111 inches (2819 mm) (Hardtop) |
| Length | 192.3 inches (4885 mm) (sedan) [2] |
| Width | 69.7 inches (1770 mm) (sedan) [2] |
| Height | 55.0 inches (1397 mm) (sedan) [2] |
| Curb weight | 2950 lb (1338 kg) (sedan) [2] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Chrysler VE Valiant |
| Successor | Chrysler VG Valiant |
The Chrysler VF Valiant is an automobile that was produced in Australia by Chrysler Australia from 1969 to 1970. [2] It was released in March 1969, replacing the Chrysler VE Valiant. [2]
The VF Valiant was a facelifted version of the VE Valiant, featuring four new quarter panels, new lights and a new grille. [3] Parking and Turn signal lights were now mounted above the headlights. [3] Seating, safety features and soundproofing were improved, [4] Pacer and Regal 770 models were new and a hardtop body style was offered for the first time. [4]
The hardtop combined the VF Valiant front, from the A-pillar forward, with the rear of the US Dodge Dart. [3] This included the Dart floorpan with its 111-inch wheelbase. [3]
Coupe utilities retained the rear styling of the previous VE series with only the front styling revised.
The VF series Valiant was offered in 4-door sedan, 2-door hardtop, 5-door station wagon and 2-door coupe utility models. [2]
- Valiant sedan [2] (VF-M41)
- Valiant hardtop [2] (VF-M23)
- Valiant Safari wagon [2] (VF-M45)
- Valiant Pacer sedan [2] (VF-S41)
- Valiant Regal sedan [2] (VF-H41)
- Valiant Regal hardtop [2] (VF-H23)
- Valiant Regal Safari wagon [2] (VF- H45)
- Valiant Regal 770 sedan [2] (VF-H41 shared with Regal)
- Valiant Regal 770 hardtop [2] (VF-H23 shared with Regal)
- Valiant utility [2] (VF-L20)
- Valiant Wayfarer utility [2] (VF-M20)
The hardtop models were introduced in September 1969. [3] There were also 20 Pacer station wagons built. These show up in production records as model code VF-S45. [5]
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A heavy duty variant [6] of the Valiant utility was marketed under the Dodge name. [1] (VF-E20)
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Five engines were offered in the VF Valiant range. [2]
- 145 bhp 225 cu in (3.7 L) Slant-six
- 160 bhp 225 cu in (3.7 L) "High Performance" Slant-six
- 175 bhp 225 cu in (3.7 L) "High Compression" Slant-six
- 210 bhp 318 cu in (5.2 L) V8 [2]
- 230 bhp 318 cu in (5.2 L) "Fireball" V8 [2]
The “High Compression” six was fitted to the Pacer and was not available in other models. [2] The "Fireball" V8 was standard on Regal 770 models. [2]
Two transmissions were available. [2]
In May 1969 Chrysler Australia released the VF series Chrysler VIP [7] (VF-P41). The VIP had a 112-inch (2850 mm) wheelbase, which was 4 inches longer than that of the Valiant sedan. [2] The VIP was visually differentiated with a four headlight grille, unique tail-lights and a “limousine” rear window. [2] The car was badged and marketed as the “VIP by Chrysler”, [7] unlike the VE model, which was a Chrysler Valiant VIP. [2] The VIP station wagon was no longer offered.
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A total of 52,933 VF series models, including 3,721 VIPs, were built [8] prior to its replacement by the VG Valiant in March 1970. [2]
- ^ a b Larry O'Toole, The God Old Aussie Ute, 2000, page 200
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao Elisabeth Tuckey & Ewan Kennedy, Chrysler Valiant, 1996
- ^ a b c d e Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, 2010, pages 139 to 142
- ^ a b Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 106
- ^ Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, The History of Chrysler in Australia 1946-1981, page 409
- ^ Valiant VF Technical Specifications, www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au Retrieved on 21 July 2013
- ^ a b Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, 2010, pages 235 to 236
- ^ Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, 2010, page 415
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| Chrysler VF Valiant | |
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Chrysler Valiant Regal sedan | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler Australia |
| Also called | Dodge utility [1] |
| Production | March 1969 – February 1970 [2] |
| Assembly | Tonsley Park, Australia |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door
sedan
[2] 2-door hardtop [2] 5-door station wagon [2] 2-door coupe utility [2] |
| Layout | FR layout [2] |
| Related | Chrysler VF VIP |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 225 cu in (3.7 L)
slant-6
[2] 318 cu in (5.2 L) V8 [2] |
| Transmission | 3 speed manual
[2] 3 speed automatic [2] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 108.0 inches (2743 mm) (sedan) [2] 111 inches (2819 mm) (Hardtop) |
| Length | 192.3 inches (4885 mm) (sedan) [2] |
| Width | 69.7 inches (1770 mm) (sedan) [2] |
| Height | 55.0 inches (1397 mm) (sedan) [2] |
| Curb weight | 2950 lb (1338 kg) (sedan) [2] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Chrysler VE Valiant |
| Successor | Chrysler VG Valiant |
The Chrysler VF Valiant is an automobile that was produced in Australia by Chrysler Australia from 1969 to 1970. [2] It was released in March 1969, replacing the Chrysler VE Valiant. [2]
The VF Valiant was a facelifted version of the VE Valiant, featuring four new quarter panels, new lights and a new grille. [3] Parking and Turn signal lights were now mounted above the headlights. [3] Seating, safety features and soundproofing were improved, [4] Pacer and Regal 770 models were new and a hardtop body style was offered for the first time. [4]
The hardtop combined the VF Valiant front, from the A-pillar forward, with the rear of the US Dodge Dart. [3] This included the Dart floorpan with its 111-inch wheelbase. [3]
Coupe utilities retained the rear styling of the previous VE series with only the front styling revised.
The VF series Valiant was offered in 4-door sedan, 2-door hardtop, 5-door station wagon and 2-door coupe utility models. [2]
- Valiant sedan [2] (VF-M41)
- Valiant hardtop [2] (VF-M23)
- Valiant Safari wagon [2] (VF-M45)
- Valiant Pacer sedan [2] (VF-S41)
- Valiant Regal sedan [2] (VF-H41)
- Valiant Regal hardtop [2] (VF-H23)
- Valiant Regal Safari wagon [2] (VF- H45)
- Valiant Regal 770 sedan [2] (VF-H41 shared with Regal)
- Valiant Regal 770 hardtop [2] (VF-H23 shared with Regal)
- Valiant utility [2] (VF-L20)
- Valiant Wayfarer utility [2] (VF-M20)
The hardtop models were introduced in September 1969. [3] There were also 20 Pacer station wagons built. These show up in production records as model code VF-S45. [5]
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Chrysler VF Valiant sedan
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Chrysler VF Valiant sedan
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Chrysler VF Valiant hardtop
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Chrysler VF Valiant hardtop (later model hubcaps)
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Chrysler VF Valiant Pacer sedan
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Chrysler VF Valiant Regal Hardtop
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Chrysler VF Valiant Regal Safari wagon
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Chrysler VF Valiant Regal Safari wagon
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Chrysler VF Valiant Regal 770 sedan
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Chrysler VF Valiant Regal 770 hardtop
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Chrysler VF Valiant Regal 770 Hardtop
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Chrysler VF Valiant Wayfarer utility
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Chrysler VF Valiant Wayfarer utility
A heavy duty variant [6] of the Valiant utility was marketed under the Dodge name. [1] (VF-E20)
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Dodge VF utility
Five engines were offered in the VF Valiant range. [2]
- 145 bhp 225 cu in (3.7 L) Slant-six
- 160 bhp 225 cu in (3.7 L) "High Performance" Slant-six
- 175 bhp 225 cu in (3.7 L) "High Compression" Slant-six
- 210 bhp 318 cu in (5.2 L) V8 [2]
- 230 bhp 318 cu in (5.2 L) "Fireball" V8 [2]
The “High Compression” six was fitted to the Pacer and was not available in other models. [2] The "Fireball" V8 was standard on Regal 770 models. [2]
Two transmissions were available. [2]
In May 1969 Chrysler Australia released the VF series Chrysler VIP [7] (VF-P41). The VIP had a 112-inch (2850 mm) wheelbase, which was 4 inches longer than that of the Valiant sedan. [2] The VIP was visually differentiated with a four headlight grille, unique tail-lights and a “limousine” rear window. [2] The car was badged and marketed as the “VIP by Chrysler”, [7] unlike the VE model, which was a Chrysler Valiant VIP. [2] The VIP station wagon was no longer offered.
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Chrysler VF VIP sedan
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Chrysler VF VIP sedan (non standard wheels)
A total of 52,933 VF series models, including 3,721 VIPs, were built [8] prior to its replacement by the VG Valiant in March 1970. [2]
- ^ a b Larry O'Toole, The God Old Aussie Ute, 2000, page 200
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao Elisabeth Tuckey & Ewan Kennedy, Chrysler Valiant, 1996
- ^ a b c d e Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, 2010, pages 139 to 142
- ^ a b Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 106
- ^ Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, The History of Chrysler in Australia 1946-1981, page 409
- ^ Valiant VF Technical Specifications, www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au Retrieved on 21 July 2013
- ^ a b Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, 2010, pages 235 to 236
- ^ Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, 2010, page 415