Chrysler Valiant (CL)
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler Australia |
| Production | 1976 to 1978 [1] |
| Assembly | Tonsley Park, Australia |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style |
4-door sedan 5-door station wagon 2-door coupé 2-door coupé utility 2-door panel van |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
245 cu in (4.0 L) I6 [2] 265 cu in (4.3 L) I6 [2] 318 cu in (5.2 L) V8 [2] |
| Transmission |
3 speed manual [2] 4 speed manual [2] 3 speed automatic [2] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase |
105 (2667 mm) (Charger only) [2] 111 inches (2819 mm) (other models) [2] |
| Length | 195.9 inches (4976 mm) (Sedan) [2] |
| Width | 74.2 inches (1885 mm) [2] |
| Height | 55.4 inches (1407 mm) (Sedan) [2] |
| Curb weight | 3172 lb (1439 kg) (Sedan) [2] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Chrysler Valiant (VK) |
| Successor | Chrysler Valiant (CM) |
The Chrysler Valiant (CL) is an automobile which was produced in Australia by Chrysler Australia from 1976 to 1978. The CL, which was the twelfth Australian Chrysler Valiant model, replaced the Chrysler Valiant (VK).
Changes
The Chrysler CL models featured new grilles, a new nose cone and new bonnet,[1] and, (on sedans), new rear panels including boot lid, lower panel and quarter panel.[1] A panel van body style was added to the range in April 1977.[3]
Model range
The Chrysler CL passenger car range comprised 4 door sedan, 5 door station wagon and 2-door coupe body styles in the following models:
- Chrysler Valiant Sedan [2]
- Chrysler Valiant Wagon [2]
- Chrysler Regal Sedan [2]
- Chrysler Regal Wagon [2]
- Chrysler Regal SE Sedan [2]
- Chrysler Charger 770 Coupe [2]
The Chrysler CL commercial vehicle range comprised a 2-door coupe utility and a 2-door panel van.
Regal and Charger models were not designated as Valiants.[2]
Limited edition models and option packs
- A limited edition Chrysler Le Baron luxury model was announced in April 1978.[4] 400 examples were produced.[4]
- A Charger XL model was available, but only as the K16 Police Pursuit Special with the 318 V8 engine and automatic transmission.[2]
- A Sports Pack was available for the Panel Van and the Utility as Option A53.[5]
- A Drifter Pack was offered for the Panel Van [6] and Utility.[7] Models fitted with this option were marketed under the Chrysler Drifter name.[7]
- A Charger Drifter pack was offered as Option A34 (white) and Option A49 (Impact Orange, Sundance Yellow or Harvest Gold).[5]
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Chrysler Valiant Sedan (CL)
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Chrysler Valiant Wagon (CL)
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Chrysler Regal Sedan (CL)
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Chrysler Charger 770 (CL)
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Charger XL (CL) (K16 Police Pursuit Special)
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Chrysler Valiant Utility (CL) with Sports Pack
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Chrysler Drifter Utility (CL) (Valiant Utility fitted with Drifter pack)
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Chrysler Drifter Panel Van (CL) (Valiant Panel Van fitted with Drifter pack)
Engines and transmissions
Three engines were offered:
Four transmissions were offered:
- 3 speed manual [2]
- 4 speed manual [2]
- 3 speed Torquflite automatic (6 cylinder models only) [2]
- 3 speed TorqueFlite A904 automatic (V8 powered models only) [2]
Production and replacement
32,672 CL models were built [1] prior to the replacement of the CL by the Chrysler Valiant (CM) in 1978.
References
- 1 2 3 4 Chrysler Valiant CL, www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au Retrieved on 17 September 2014
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Valiant CL Technical Specifications, www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au Retrieved on 17 September 2014
- ↑ Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1977, page 147
- 1 2 Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, A History of Chrysler in Australia, page 202
- 1 2 Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, A History of Chrysler in Australia, page 422
- ↑ Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, A History of Chrysler in Australia, page 200
- 1 2 Sales brochure for Chrysler Drifter
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