Chrysler VE Valiant | |
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Chrysler Valiant sedan | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Chrysler Australia |
Also called | Dodge utility [1] |
Production | October 1967 – February 1969 [1] |
Assembly | Tonsley Park, Australia |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 4-door
sedan
[1] 5-door station wagon [1] 2-door coupe utility [1] |
Layout | FR layout [1] |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 225 cu in (3.7 L)
I6
[1] 273 cu in (4.5 L) V8 [1] |
Transmission | 3spd manual
[1] 3spd automatic [1] |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 108.0 inches (2743 mm) (sedan) [1] |
Length | 193.7 inches (4920 mm) (sedan) [1] |
Width | 69.7 inches (1770 mm) (sedan) [1] |
Height | 55.0 inches (1397 mm) (sedan) [1] |
Curb weight | 2950 lb (1338 kg) (sedan) [1] |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Chrysler VC Valiant [1] |
Successor | Chrysler VF Valiant [1] |
The Chrysler VE Valiant is an automobile that was produced in Australia by Chrysler Australia from 1967 to 1969. [1] It was released in October 1967, replacing the Chrysler VC Valiant. [1] The premium model in the range was renamed Valiant VIP due to the V8 engine becoming an option across the entire range.
The VE series Valiant was offered in 4-door sedan, 5-door station wagon and 2-door coupe utility models. [1]
VE series Valiant and Valiant Wayfarer utility models were introduced in May 1968. [4]
A variant of the Valiant utility was marketed as the Dodge utility. [5] (VE-E20) The Dodge was equipped with painted grille and bumpers [5] unlike the chromed examples fitted to VE Valiants.
The VE Valiant was larger than any previous Valiant model. [1] Styling was based on that of the US Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant models with no body panels carried over from the VC Valiant. While the styling from the A-pillar back was Australian-influenced, sheeting forward of the A-pillar and bonnet was that of the U.S. Dart/Valiant models with the exception of the grille which was convex on the Australian models as opposed to concave on the U.S. models. [6] Also new in the VE range were dual-line brakes, double-sided safety wheel rims, front safety belts and power-assisted front disc brakes on V8 models. [1] The Valiant VIP (four-door performance model) was offered for the first time, [1] the new model featuring the V8 engine, automatic transmission, power steering, front disc brakes and reclining front seats. [6]
A 145 bhp 225 cu in (3.7 L) Straight-six, a 160 bhp 225 cu in (3.7 L) "High Performance" Straight-six and a 195 bhp 273 cu in (4.5 L) V8 engine were available, the VE being the first series to be offered with a choice of three engines. [1] Three speed manual and three-speed "Torque-Flite" automatic transmissions were offered. [1] The V8 engine and automatic transmission were standard on the VIP. [3]
The VE Valiant was announced as the winner of the Wheels magazine Car of the Year award in January 1968. [7]
A total of 68,688 VE Valiants were built prior to its replacement by the VF Valiant range in March 1969. [1]
Chrysler VE Valiant | |
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Chrysler Valiant sedan | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Chrysler Australia |
Also called | Dodge utility [1] |
Production | October 1967 – February 1969 [1] |
Assembly | Tonsley Park, Australia |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 4-door
sedan
[1] 5-door station wagon [1] 2-door coupe utility [1] |
Layout | FR layout [1] |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 225 cu in (3.7 L)
I6
[1] 273 cu in (4.5 L) V8 [1] |
Transmission | 3spd manual
[1] 3spd automatic [1] |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 108.0 inches (2743 mm) (sedan) [1] |
Length | 193.7 inches (4920 mm) (sedan) [1] |
Width | 69.7 inches (1770 mm) (sedan) [1] |
Height | 55.0 inches (1397 mm) (sedan) [1] |
Curb weight | 2950 lb (1338 kg) (sedan) [1] |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Chrysler VC Valiant [1] |
Successor | Chrysler VF Valiant [1] |
The Chrysler VE Valiant is an automobile that was produced in Australia by Chrysler Australia from 1967 to 1969. [1] It was released in October 1967, replacing the Chrysler VC Valiant. [1] The premium model in the range was renamed Valiant VIP due to the V8 engine becoming an option across the entire range.
The VE series Valiant was offered in 4-door sedan, 5-door station wagon and 2-door coupe utility models. [1]
VE series Valiant and Valiant Wayfarer utility models were introduced in May 1968. [4]
A variant of the Valiant utility was marketed as the Dodge utility. [5] (VE-E20) The Dodge was equipped with painted grille and bumpers [5] unlike the chromed examples fitted to VE Valiants.
The VE Valiant was larger than any previous Valiant model. [1] Styling was based on that of the US Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant models with no body panels carried over from the VC Valiant. While the styling from the A-pillar back was Australian-influenced, sheeting forward of the A-pillar and bonnet was that of the U.S. Dart/Valiant models with the exception of the grille which was convex on the Australian models as opposed to concave on the U.S. models. [6] Also new in the VE range were dual-line brakes, double-sided safety wheel rims, front safety belts and power-assisted front disc brakes on V8 models. [1] The Valiant VIP (four-door performance model) was offered for the first time, [1] the new model featuring the V8 engine, automatic transmission, power steering, front disc brakes and reclining front seats. [6]
A 145 bhp 225 cu in (3.7 L) Straight-six, a 160 bhp 225 cu in (3.7 L) "High Performance" Straight-six and a 195 bhp 273 cu in (4.5 L) V8 engine were available, the VE being the first series to be offered with a choice of three engines. [1] Three speed manual and three-speed "Torque-Flite" automatic transmissions were offered. [1] The V8 engine and automatic transmission were standard on the VIP. [3]
The VE Valiant was announced as the winner of the Wheels magazine Car of the Year award in January 1968. [7]
A total of 68,688 VE Valiants were built prior to its replacement by the VF Valiant range in March 1969. [1]