Chrysler Valiant (CM)
| Chrysler CM Valiant | |
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Chrysler CM Valiant Sedan
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer |
Chrysler Australia . Mitsubishi Australia |
| Production | 1978 to 1981 |
| Assembly | Tonsley Park, Australia |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 245 cu in (4.0 L) I6 265 cu in (4.3 L) I6 318 cu in (5.2 L) V8 |
| Transmission | 3 speed manual 4 speed manual 3 speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 111 inches (2819 mm) |
| Length | 197.5 inches (5016 mm) (Sedan) |
| Width | 74.6 inches (1895 mm) |
| Height | 55.4 inches (1407 mm) (Sedan) |
| Curb weight | 3368 lb (1528 kg) (Sedan) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Chrysler CL Valiant |
| Successor | None |
The Chrysler CM Valiant is an automobile that was produced in Australia by Chrysler Australia from 1978 to 1980 and subsequently by Mitsubishi Australia from 1980 to 1981. It was a facelifted and revised version of the Chrysler CL Valiant, which it replaced. It was the last Australian Chrysler Valiant.
The CM Valiant was offered in 4 door sedan and 5 door station wagon body styles in the following models:
Regal models were marketed as Chrysler Regals, without the Valiant name.
A GLX pack, option code A16, was offered on the CM Valiant sedan. It featured the 265 cubic inch (4.3 litre) engine, the four speed manual transmission, or 3 speed auto or the 318 v8 engine with an auto, “Hot Wire” cast alloy wheels, a tachometer, front grille paint treatment, tinted side glass, roof console with map light, rear seat armrest, floor console, body stripes and other embellishments.
Chrysler CM Valiant Sedan
Valiant CM Regal Sedan
Chrysler CM Valiant Sedan with GLX pack
Chrysler CM Regal Wagon
The CM models featured a new grille, revised tail lights plus new mouldings and badges. All body panels were carried over from the previous model. The six cylinder engines were now fitted with Chrysler’s “Electronic Lean Burn System” which resulted in easier starting, better responsiveness, smoother running and improved fuel economy.
Utility, Panel Van and Charger coupe models were not carried over from the CL Valiant range.
Three engines were offered:
The 318 cu in (5.2 L) V8 engine option was discontinued around August–September 1980.
Five transmissions were offered:
The CM Valiant was produced by Chrysler Australia from 1978 until the takeover of that company by Mitsubishi in 1980.Mitsubishi Australia continued production through to 28 August 1981.
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