Chrysler Valiant (AP6)

Chrysler Valiant (AP6)
Chrysler Valiant sedan
Overview
Manufacturer Chrysler Australia
Production February 1965 to March 1966[1]
43,344 produced [1]
Assembly Tonsley Park, Australia[2]
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
2-door coupé utility
Layout FR layout
Related Plymouth Valiant
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 106.0 inches (2692 mm)[1]
Length 187.9 inches (4772 mm) (sedan)[1]
Width 69.0 inches (1753 mm)[1]
Height 55.0 inches (1387 mm)[1]
Curb weight 2744 lb (1245 kg)[1]
Chronology
Predecessor Chrysler Valiant (AP5)
Successor Chrysler Valiant (VC)

The Chrysler Valiant AP6 is an automobile which was produced by Chrysler Australia from 1965 to 1966.[1] It was the fourth Chrysler Valiant model produced in Australia.

Overview

The Valiant AP6 was released in March 1965,[1] replacing the Chrysler Valiant AP5. The basic styling was carried over from the AP5 but differed in having a new split grille, a new bonnet and new front mudguards.[2] Mechanical changes included a redesigned camshaft, the introduction of self-adjusting brakes and the replacement of the push button gear selector on models with automatic transmission by a traditional lever system.[2] Optional power brakes were made available across the range.[2]

A coupe utility variant was added to the range in April 1965[2] and marketed as the Valiant Wayfarer.[3] This was the first Valiant-based coupe utility to be produced by Chrysler Australia.

Valiant V8 models were released in August 1965. A V8 sedan and V8 Safari wagon were offered, both powered by a 273 cu in (4.5 L) V8 engine with “TorqueFlite 8” automatic transmission. V8 models could be identified by V8 badges, with the V8 sedan having a vinyl roof and the V8 Safari wagon being fitted with a roof rack.[2] Power-assisted brakes were standard equipment.[2] Although it utilized Regal trim and equipment, the V8 was marketed as the Valiant V8, not as a Valiant Regal V8.[4]

Model range

The Valiant AP6 was offered in 4-door sedan, 5-door station wagon and 2-door coupé utility body styles in ten models.[1]

  • Valiant manual sedan (AP6-2) [1]
  • Valiant automatic sedan (AP6-4) [1]
  • Valiant Regal sedan (AP6-4H) [1]
  • Valiant V8 sedan (AP6-4PV) [1]
  • Valiant Safari manual wagon (AP6-2W) [1]
  • Valiant Safari automatic wagon (AP6-4W) [1]
  • Valiant Regal Safari wagon (AP6-4WH) [1]
  • Valiant V8 Safari wagon (AP6-4WHV) [1]
  • Valiant Wayfarer manual utility (AP6-2U) [1]
  • Valiant Wayfarer automatic utility (AP6-4U) [1]

Engines and transmissions

A 225 cu in (3.7 L) Straight-six engine was fitted to all models except the Valiant V8, which was powered by a 273 cu in (4.5 L) V8 engine.[1] Three speed manual and three speed automatic transmissions were offered.[1]

Production and replacement

A total of 43,344 Valiant AP6s were produced [1] prior to its replacement by the Valiant VC in 1966.[5]

References

  1. 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 Valiant AP6 Technical Specifications, www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au Retrieved on 1 October 2014
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Chrysler Valiant AP6". Australia: Unique Cars & Parts. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  3. ↑ Sales brochure for Valiant Wayfarer (AP6)
  4. ↑ Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, A History of Chrysler in Australia 1946-1981, Ilinga Books, 2010, page 125
  5. ↑ Elizabeth Tuckey and Ewan Kennedy, Chrysler Valiant, 1996, page 37
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