Chrysler Valiant (VE)
| Chrysler VE Valiant | |
|---|---|
 Chrysler VE Valiant Sedan | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler Australia |
| Also called | Dodge utility [1] |
| Production | October 1967 to 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]
Model range
The VE series Valiant was offered in 4-door sedan, 5-door station wagon and 2-door coupe utility models.[1]
- Valiant sedan [2]
- Valiant Safari wagon [2]
- Valiant Regal sedan [2]
- Valiant Regal Safari wagon [2]
- Valiant VIP sedan [3]
- Valiant VIP Safari wagon [3]
- Valiant utility [1]
- Valiant Wayfarer utility [1]
VE series Valiant and Valiant Wayfarer utility models were introduced in May 1968.[4]
 Chrysler Valiant VE Regal Sedan |
 Chrysler Valiant VE VIP Sedan |
 Chrysler VE Valiant Safari wagon |
 Chrysler VE Valiant Wayfarer utility |
Dodge utility
A variant of the Valiant utility was marketed as the Dodge utility.[5] The Dodge was equipped with painted grille and bumpers [5] unlike the chromed examples fitted to VE Valiants.
Changes
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.[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 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]
Engines and transmissions
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]
Awards
The VE Valiant was announced as the winner of the Wheels magazine Car of the Year award in January 1968.[7]
Production and replacement
A total of 68,688 VE Valiants were built prior to its replacement by the VF Valiant range in March 1969.[1]
See also
References
- 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 Elisabeth Tuckey and Ewan Kennedy, Chrysler Valiant, 1996, pages 47 to 57
- 1 2 3 4 Chrysler Australia sales brochure 5/6001015R for VE series Valiant & Valiant Regal sedans and wagons
- 1 2 3 Chrysler Australia sales brochure for VE series Valiant VIP sedans and wagons
- ↑ Glass's Dealers Guide, Passenger Vehicle Vales, South Australian and Northedrn Territory Edition, June 1973, page 115
- 1 2 Larry O'Toole, The Good Old Aussie Ute, 2000, page 199
- 1 2 Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 101
- ↑ Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, 2010, page 138
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