Chrysler Valiant (VG)

The Chrysler Valiant (VG) is an automobile which was produced in by Chrysler Australia from 1970 to 1971. It was the eighth Chrysler Valiant model to be produced in Australia.

Chrysler Valiant (VG)
Chrysler Valiant sedan
Overview
ManufacturerChrysler Australia
Also calledDodge utility
ProductionMarch 1970 to May 1971[1]
52,944 produced[1]
AssemblyTonsley Park, Australia Petone, New Zealand (Todd Industries for Todd Motors)
Body and chassis
Body style4-door sedan
2-door hardtop
5-door station wagon
2-door coupe utility
LayoutFR layout
RelatedChrysler VIP (VG)
Powertrain
Engine215 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]
Transmission3 speed manual[1]
3 speed automatic[1]
Dimensions
Wheelbase108 inches (2743 mm)[1]
111 inches (2819 mm) (Hardtop)[1]
Chronology
PredecessorChrysler Valiant (VF)
SuccessorChrysler Valiant (VH)

Overview

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

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.

  • Chrysler VG Valiant sedan
  • Chrysler VG Valiant sedan
  • Chrysler VG Valiant hardtop
  • Chrysler VG Valiant Hardtop
  • Chrysler VG Valiant Safari wagon
  • Chrysler VG Valiant Safari wagon
  • Chrysler VG Valiant Pacer sedan
  • Chrysler VG Valiant Pacer sedan
  • Chrysler VG Valiant Pacer hardtop
  • Chrysler VG Valiant Pacer hardtop
  • Chrysler VG Valiant Regal sedan
  • Chrysler VG Valiant Regal sedan
  • Chrysler VG Valiant Regal hardtop
  • Chrysler VG Valiant Regal hardtop
  • Chrysler VG Valiant Regal Safari wagon
  • Chrysler VG Valiant Regal Safari wagon
  • Chrysler VG Valiant Regal 770 sedan
  • Chrysler VG Valiant Regal 770 sedan
  • Chryser VG Valiant Regal 770 hardtop
  • Chrysler VG Valiant Regal 770 hardtop with option A78 roof extension package
  • Chrysler VG Valiant Wayfarer utility
  • Chrysler VG Valiant Wayfarer utility

Dodge utility

A heavy duty variant of the utility was marketed as the Dodge utility.[1] (VG-E20)

  • Dodge VG utility

Chrysler VIP
Main article: Chrysler VIP

A long wheelbase variant of the VG Valiant was also offered as the Chrysler VIP (VG-P41).

  • Chrysler VIP
  • Chrysler VIP

Engines and transmissions

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.

  • Three speed manual[1]
  • Three speed automatic[1]

Production and replacement

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
  1. Valiant VG Technical Specifications, www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au Retrieved on 2 October 2014
  2. Elisabeth Tuckey and Ewan Kennedy, Chrysler Valiant, 1996, page 72
  3. Larry O'Toole, The Good Old Aussie Ute, 2000, page 201
  4. Elisabeth Tuckey and Ewan Kennedy, Chrysler Valiant, 1996, page 77
  5. Elisabeth Tuckey and Ewan Kennedy, Chrysler Valiant, 1996, page 73
  6. Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 112
  7. Elisabeth Tuckey and Ewan Kennedy, Chrysler Valiant, 1996, page 87
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