Chrysler Valiant (VF)

Chrysler VF Valiant

Chrysler Valiant Pacer 225 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 112-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

Dodge Utility (VF)

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

Chrysler VF VIP

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 2 Larry O'Toole, The God Old Aussie Ute, 2000, page 200
  2. 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 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Elisabeth Tuckey & Ewan Kennedy, Chrysler Valiant, 1996
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, 2010, pages 139 to 142
  4. 1 2 Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 106
  5. ↑ Valiant VF Technical Specifications, www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au Retrieved on 21 July 2013
  6. 1 2 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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