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Chrysler Valiant VG

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.

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Overview

The Valiant VG was a mildly facelifted version of the Valiant VF with a restyled front grille and rectangular headlights. Sedans were also given restyled horizontal taillights. Chrysler Australia continued to a produce a station wagon in the VG range, marketed as the "Safari Wagon." Rear end styling on the utility remained virtually the same for the third consecutive model series. 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.

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 (VG-M41) Valiant hardtop (VG-M23) Valiant Safari wagon (VG-M45) Valiant Pacer sedan (VG-S41) Valiant Pacer hardtop (VG-S23) Valiant Regal sedan (VG-H41) Valiant Regal hardtop (VG-H23) Valiant Regal Safari wagon (VG-H45) Valiant Regal 770 sedan (VG-H41 shared with Regal) Valiant Regal 770 hardtop (VG-H23 shared with Regal) Valiant Wayfarer utility (VG-L20) Coupe utilities again used the previous VE series rear end styling with updated front end. Dodge utility. A heavy duty variant of the utility was marketed as the Dodge utility. (VG-E20) Chrysler VIP. A long wheelbase variant of the VG Valiant was also offered as the Chrysler VIP (VG-P41).

Engines and transmissions

Four engines were offered. 225 cu in (3.7 L) I6 "Slant 6" 215 cu in (3.5 L) I6 "Hemi" 245 cu in (4.0 L) I6 "Hemi" 318 cu in (5.2 L) V8 The 215 cu in (3.5 L) "Hemi" was added to the lineup early in 1971, replacing the 225 cu in (3.7 L) "Slant 6". Two transmissions were available. Three speed manual Three speed automatic

Production and replacement

A total 52,944 of VG series Valiants were built prior to the replacement of the VG by the Valiant VH in June 1971. == References ==

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Specifications

name: Chrysler Valiant (VG)
Manufacturer: Chrysler Australia
aka: Dodge Utility
Production: March 1970 – May 1971, 52,944 produced
Assembly: Australia: Tonsley Park, New Zealand: Petone (Todd Motors)
Predecessor: Chrysler Valiant (VF)
Successor: Chrysler Valiant (VH)
Body style: 4-door sedan , 2-door hardtop , 5-door station wagon , 2-door coupe utility
Layout: FR layout
Engine: 215 cuin I6 , 225 cuin I6 , 245 cuin I6 , 318 cuin V8
Transmission: 3-speed manual, 3-speed automatic
Wheelbase: 108 inches (2743 mm) , 111 inches (2819 mm) (Hardtop)
Related: Chrysler VIP (VG)