Chrysler Valiant (VF)

Chrysler VF Valiant

Chrysler VF Valiant Regal Sedan
Overview
Manufacturer Chrysler Australia
Also called Dodge utility [1]
Production March 1969 to 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) I6 [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]
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]

Changes

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 indicator 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]

Model range

The VF series Valiant was offered in 4-door sedan, 2-door hardtop, 5-door station wagon and 2-door coupe utility models.[2]

The hardtop models were introduced in September 1969.[3]

Dodge utility

A heavy duty variant [5] of the Valiant utility was marketed under the Dodge name.[1]

Engines and transmissions

Five engines were offered in the VF Valiant range.[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]

Chrysler VF VIP

Main article: Chrysler VIP
Chrysler VF VIP (with non-standard wheels)

In May 1969 Chrysler Australia released the VF series Chrysler VIP.[6] 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”,[6] unlike the VE model, which was a Chrysler Valiant VIP.[2]

Production and replacement

A total of 52,933 VF series models, including 3,721 VIPs, were built [7] prior to its replacement by the VG Valiant in March 1970.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Larry O'Toole, The God Old Aussie Ute, 2000, page 200
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.21 2.22 2.23 2.24 2.25 2.26 2.27 2.28 2.29 2.30 2.31 2.32 2.33 2.34 2.35 2.36 2.37 2.38 2.39 2.40 2.41 2.42 2.43 Elisabeth Tuckey & Ewan Kennedy, Chrysler Valiant, 1996
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, 2010, pages 139 to 142
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 106
  5. ↑ Valiant VF Technical Specifications, www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au Retrieved on 21 July 2013
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, 2010, pages 235 to 236
  7. ↑ Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, 2010, page 415

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