Chrysler Valiant (VG)
Chrysler Valiant (VG) | |
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![]() Chrysler Valiant sedan | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Chrysler Australia |
Also called | Dodge utility |
Production | March 1970 – May 1971[1] 52,944 produced[1] |
Assembly | Tonsley Park, Australia Petone, New Zealand (Todd Industries for Todd Motors) |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 4-door sedan 2-door hardtop 5-door station wagon 2-door coupe utility |
Layout | FR layout |
Related | Chrysler VIP (VG) |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 215 cu in (3.5 L) I6[1] 225 cu in (3.7 L) I6[1] 245 cu in (4.0 L) I6[1] 318 cu in (5.2 L) V8[1] |
Transmission | 3 speed manual[1] 3 speed automatic[1] |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 108 inches (2743 mm)[1] 111 inches (2819 mm) (Hardtop)[1] |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Chrysler Valiant (VF) |
Successor | Chrysler Valiant (VH) |
The Chrysler Valiant (VG) is an automobile which was produced by Chrysler Australia from 1970 to 1971. It was the eighth Chrysler Valiant model to be produced in Australia.
Overview
[edit]The Valiant VG was a facelifted version of the Valiant VF with a restyled front grille and rectangular headlights.[2] Sedans were also given new horizontal taillights.[2] Rear end styling on the utility remained virtually the same for the third consecutive model series.[3] From the A-pillar back, the two-door hardtop remained the same as the VF Valiant/U.S Dodge Dart.
The VG range featured a newly introduced Australian built "Hemi" six cylinder engine which was claimed by Chrysler to be the most advanced engine of its kind in the world.[4]
Model range
[edit]The Valiant (VG) was offered in 4-door sedan, 2-door hardtop, 5-door station wagon and 2-door coupe utility models.
- Valiant sedan[1] (VG-M41)
- Valiant hardtop[1] (VG-M23)
- Valiant Safari wagon[1] (VG-M45)
- Valiant Pacer sedan[1] (VG-S41)
- Valiant Pacer hardtop[1] (VG-S23)
- Valiant Regal sedan[1] (VG-H41)
- Valiant Regal hardtop[1] (VG-H23)
- Valiant Regal Safari wagon[1] (VG-H45)
- Valiant Regal 770 sedan[5] (VG-H41 shared with Regal)
- Valiant Regal 770 hardtop[5] (VG-H23 shared with Regal)
- Valiant Wayfarer utility[1] (VG-L20)
Coupe utilities again used the previous VE series rear end styling with updated front end.
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Chrysler VG Valiant sedan
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Chrysler VG Valiant sedan
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Chrysler VG Valiant hardtop
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Chrysler VG Valiant Safari wagon
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Chrysler VG Valiant Pacer sedan
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Chrysler VG Valiant Pacer hardtop
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Chrysler VG Valiant Regal sedan
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Chrysler VG Valiant Regal hardtop
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Chrysler VG Valiant Regal Safari wagon
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Chrysler VG Valiant Regal 770 sedan
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Chrysler VG Valiant Regal 770 hardtop with option A78 roof extension package
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Chrysler VG Valiant Wayfarer utility
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Chrysler VG Valiant Wayfarer utility
Dodge utility
[edit]A heavy duty variant of the utility was marketed as the Dodge utility.[1] (VG-E20)
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Dodge VG utility
Chrysler VIP
[edit]A long wheelbase variant of the VG Valiant was also offered as the Chrysler VIP (VG-P41).
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Chrysler VIP
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Chrysler VIP
Engines and transmissions
[edit]Four engines were offered.
- 225 cu in (3.7 L) I6 "Slant 6"[1]
- 215 cu in (3.5 L) I6 "Hemi"[1]
- 245 cu in (4.0 L) I6 "Hemi"[1]
- 318 cu in (5.2 L) V8[1]
The 215 cu in (3.5 L) "Hemi" was added to the lineup early in 1971,[6] replacing the 225 cu in (3.7 L) "Slant 6".[1]
Two transmissions were available.
Production and replacement
[edit]A total 52,944 of VG series Valiants were built[1] prior to the replacement of the VG by the Valiant VH in June 1971.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ 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 Valiant VG Technical Specifications, www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au Retrieved on 2 October 2014
- ^ a b Elisabeth Tuckey and Ewan Kennedy, Chrysler Valiant, 1996, page 72
- ^ Larry O'Toole, The Good Old Aussie Ute, 2000, page 201
- ^ Elisabeth Tuckey and Ewan Kennedy, Chrysler Valiant, 1996, page 77
- ^ a b Elisabeth Tuckey and Ewan Kennedy, Chrysler Valiant, 1996, page 73
- ^ Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 112
- ^ Elisabeth Tuckey and Ewan Kennedy, Chrysler Valiant, 1996, page 87
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