Chrysler Valiant (VK)

Chrysler VK Valiant
Chrysler Valiant VK Regal Sedan
Overview
Manufacturer	Chrysler Australia
Production	1975 to 1976
Assembly	Tonsley Park, Australia
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door station wagon 2-door coupé 2-door coupé utility
Layout	FR layout
Related	Chrysler (CK)
Powertrain
Engine	215 cu in (3.5 L) I6 245 cu in (4.0 L) I6 265 cu in (4.3 L) I6 318 cu in (5.2 L) V8 360 cu in (5.9 L) V8
Transmission	3 speed manual 4 speed manual 3 speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	Sedan: 111.0 inches (2819 mm) Charger coupe: 105 (2667 mm)
Length	Sedan: 192.7 inches (4895 mm)
Width	Sedan: 74.8 inches (1900 mm)
Curb weight	Sedan: : 3100 lb (1406 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor	Chrysler Valiant (VJ)
Successor	Chrysler Valiant (CL)

The Chrysler Valiant (VK) is an automobile which was produced by Chrysler Australia from October 1975 to October 1976. It was the eleventh Australian produced Chrysler Valiant series.

The Chrysler Valiant VK series was introduced in October 1975, replacing the Valiant VJ series. The VK was essentially a facelift of the VJ with revised grilles, taillights and badging. The VK was intended to have significantly different styling to the VJ, however this did not eventuate due to financial constraints.

The range was rationalized with a reduced number of models and options. The Chrysler name was now prompted more strongly with Chrysler badging displayed prominently on the new models. The Charger was now known as the Chrysler Charger, having previously been promoted as the Valiant Charger by Chrysler.

The six cylinder engines were fitted with a new Carter carburetor. A vacuum operated “Fuel Pacer” was offered as an option, the device using a flashing light to assist the driver in avoiding fuel wastage. This light was initially on the right-hand guard, but was later fitted to the instrument panel. Additional safety features included a pressure proportioning valve in the rear brake circuit, power-boosted brakes and hazard warning lights. Indicator, headlight dipping, headlight flashing and windscreen wiper controls were now housed in a steering column stalk. This was the first multi-purpose stalk control to be fitted by any of the “big three" manufacturers, the other two being Ford Australia and General Motors-Holden's.

The VK series was offered in 4-door sedan, 5-door station wagon, coupé and coupé utility body styles in the following models:

200 Charger White Knight Specials were produced, based on the Charger XL. Specified via Option Code A50, 100 examples were produced in Arctic White and 100 in Amarante Red.

Chrysler Valiant Regal sedan (VK)

Chrysler Valiant Regal wagon (VK) (with non-standard wheels & grille guard)

Chrysler Charger 770 (VK)

Chrysler Charger White Knight Special (VK)