Chrysler Valiant (VE)

Chrysler VE Valiant
Chrysler 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]

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.

Dodge VE utility

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. 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
  2. 1 2 3 4 Chrysler Australia sales brochure 5/6001015R for VE series Valiant & Valiant Regal sedans and wagons
  3. 1 2 3 Chrysler Australia sales brochure for VE series Valiant VIP sedans and wagons
  4. ↑ Glass's Dealers Guide, Passenger Vehicle Vales, South Australian and Northedrn Territory Edition, June 1973, page 115
  5. 1 2 Larry O'Toole, The Good Old Aussie Ute, 2000, page 199
  6. 1 2 Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 101
  7. ↑ Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, 2010, page 138
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