Chrysler VC Valiant

Chrysler VC Valiant
Chrysler Valiant sedan
Overview
Manufacturer	Chrysler Australia
Also called	Dodge 106 heavy duty utility
Production	March 1966 to September 1967
Assembly	Tonsley Park, Australia
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door station wagon 2-door coupe utility
Layout	FR layout
Powertrain
Engine	225 cu in (3.7 L) I6 273 cu in (4.5 L) V8
Transmission	3spd manual 3spd automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	106.0 inches (2692 mm) (sedan)
Length	188.3 inches (4782 mm) (sedan)
Width	69.0 inches (1753 mm) (sedan)
Height	55.0 inches (1397 mm) (sedan)
Curb weight	2774 lb (1258 kg) (sedan)
Chronology
Predecessor	Chrysler AP6 Valiant
Successor	Chrysler VE Valiant

The Chrysler VC Valiant is an automobile that was produced in Australia by Chrysler Australia from 1966 to 1967. It was released in March 1966, replacing the Chrysler AP6 Valiant. The VC was the fifth Chrysler Valiant model to be produced in Australia.

The VC Valiant was longer and lower than any previous Australian Valiant model, but was essentially a facelift of the superseded AP6 model, with Chrysler Australia photographs of early VC's showing them bearing the model designation AP7. It featured a new grille, front bumper, bonnet and front mudguards. Sedans had new rear styling with vertical taillights, but wagons and utilities carried over the rear lights and panels from their AP6 predecessors. The VC range displayed a greater degree of differentiation between models with the Valiant, Regal and V8 each having unique exterior decoration and trim. Regal and V8 models had a chrome strip situated near the lower edge of the doors and V8 models featured a vinyl roof, bucket seats and a floor mounted gearselector with full length centre console. Front disc brakes were introduced as an option in November 1966.

The VC series Valiant was offered in 4-door sedan, 5-door station wagon and 2-door coupe utility models.

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A variant of the Valiant Wayfarer utility was marketed as the Dodge 106 heavy duty utility. The Dodge had a 1,500 lb load capacity, as against the 1,200 lb capacity of the Wayfarer, and was visually differentiated by less chrome and exterior decoration.

A 225 cu in (3.7 L) Straight-six engine was fitted to all models other than the 273 V8 sedan and wagon, which were powered by a 273 cu in (4.5 L) V8 engine. Base models were available with either three speed manual transmission or three speed automatic transmission, whilst Regals and 273 V8s were fitted with a three speed automatic as standard.

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