Chrysler Valiant (VF)

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Chrysler VF Valiant
Chrysler Valiant Pacer 225 sedan
Overview
ManufacturerChrysler Australia
Also calledDodge utility [1]
ProductionMarch 1969 to February 1970 [2]
AssemblyTonsley Park, Australia
Body and chassis
Body style4-door sedan [2]
2-door hardtop [2]
5-door station wagon [2]
2-door coupe utility [2]
LayoutFR layout [2]
RelatedChrysler VF VIP
Powertrain
Engine225 cu in (3.7 L) I6 [2]
318 cu in (5.2 L) V8 [2]
Transmission3 speed manual [2]
3 speed automatic [2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase108.0 inches (2743 mm) (sedan) [2]
Length192.3 inches (4885 mm) (sedan) [2]
Width69.7 inches (1770 mm) (sedan) [2]
Height55.0 inches (1397 mm) (sedan) [2]
Curb weight2950 lb (1338 kg) (sedan) [2]
Chronology
PredecessorChrysler VE Valiant
SuccessorChrysler 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]

  • Valiant sedan [2]
  • Valiant hardtop [2]
  • Valiant Safari wagon [2]
  • Valiant Pacer sedan [2]
  • Valiant Regal sedan [2]
  • Valiant Regal hardtop [2]
  • Valiant Regal Safari wagon [2]
  • Valiant Regal 770 sedan [2]
  • Valiant Regal 770 hardtop [2]
  • Valiant utility [2]
  • Valiant Wayfarer utility [2]

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

  • Valiant sedan
    Valiant sedan
  • Valiant sedan
    Valiant sedan
  • Valiant Safari wagon
    Valiant Safari wagon
  • Valiant Pacer sedan
    Valiant Pacer sedan
  • Valiant Pacer 225 sedan
    Valiant Pacer 225 sedan
  • Chrysler VF Valiant Regal Hardtop
    Chrysler VF Valiant Regal Hardtop
  • Valiant Regal 770 sedan
    Valiant Regal 770 sedan
  • Chrysler VF Valiant Regal 770 Hardtop
    Chrysler VF Valiant Regal 770 Hardtop
  • Valiant Wayfarer utility
    Valiant Wayfarer utility

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]

  • Three speed manual [2]
  • Three speed "Torqueflite" automatic [2]

Chrysler VF VIP

Main article: Chrysler 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. ^ a b Larry O'Toole, The God Old Aussie Ute, 2000, page 200
  2. ^ 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 ap aq ar Elisabeth Tuckey & Ewan Kennedy, Chrysler Valiant, 1996
  3. ^ a b c d e Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, 2010, pages 139 to 142
  4. ^ a b Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 106
  5. ^ Valiant VF Technical Specifications, www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au Retrieved on 21 July 2013
  6. ^ a b 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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