| 词条 | Chrysler Valiant (VE) | |||||||||||
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| image = 1968 Valiant VE Standard==.JPG | caption = Chrysler Valiant sedan | name = Chrysler VE Valiant | manufacturer = Chrysler Australia | aka = Dodge utility[1] | production = October 1967 to February 1969[1] | assembly = Tonsley Park, Australia | predecessor = Chrysler VC Valiant[1] | successor = Chrysler VF Valiant[1] | class = | body_style = 4-door sedan[1] 5-door station wagon[1] 2-door coupe utility[1] | layout = FR layout[1] | platform = | engine = {{convert|225|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} I6[1] {{convert|273|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} V8[1] | transmission = 3spd manual[1] 3spd automatic[1] | wheelbase = 108.0 inches (2743 mm) (sedan)[1] | length = 193.7 inches (4920 mm) (sedan)[1] | width = 69.7 inches (1770 mm) (sedan)[1] | height = 55.0 inches (1397 mm) (sedan)[1] | weight = 2950 lb (1338 kg) (sedan)[1] | related = | designer = }} The Chrysler VE Valiant is an automobile that was produced in Australia by Chrysler Australia from 1967 to 1969.[1] It was released in October 1967, replacing the Chrysler VC Valiant.[1] The premium model in the range was renamed Valiant VIP due to the V8 engine becoming an option across the entire range. Model rangeThe VE series Valiant was offered in 4-door sedan, 5-door station wagon and 2-door coupe utility models.[1]
VE series Valiant and Valiant Wayfarer utility models were introduced in May 1968.[4] Dodge utilityA variant of the Valiant utility was marketed as the Dodge utility.[5] (VE-E20) The Dodge was equipped with painted grille and bumpers[5] unlike the chromed examples fitted to VE Valiants. {{Clear}}ChangesThe VE Valiant was larger than any previous Valiant model.[1] Styling was based on that of the US Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant models with no body panels carried over from the VC Valiant.[6] Also new in the VE range were dual-line brakes, double-sided safety wheel rims, front safety belts and power-assisted front disc brakes on V8 models.[1] The Valiant VIP was offered for the first time,[1] the new model featuring the V8 engine, automatic transmission, power steering, front disc brakes and reclining front seats.[6] Engines and transmissionsA 145 bhp {{convert|225|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} Straight-six, a 160 bhp {{convert|225|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} "High Performance" Straight-six and a 195 bhp {{convert|273|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} V8 engine were available, the VE being the first series to be offered with a choice of three engines.[1] Three speed manual and three-speed "Torque-Flite" automatic transmissions were offered.[1] The V8 engine and automatic transmission were standard on the VIP.[3] AwardsThe VE Valiant was announced as the winner of the Wheels magazine Car of the Year award in January 1968.[7] Production and replacementA total of 68,688 VE Valiants were built prior to its replacement by the VF Valiant range in March 1969.[1] {{Clear}}See also
References1. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Elisabeth Tuckey and Ewan Kennedy, Chrysler Valiant, 1996, pages 47 to 57 2. ^1 2 3 Chrysler Australia sales brochure 5/6001015R for VE series Valiant & Valiant Regal sedans and wagons 3. ^1 2 Chrysler Australia sales brochure for VE series Valiant VIP sedans and wagons 4. ^Glass's Dealers Guide, Passenger Vehicle Vales, South Australian and Northedrn Territory Edition, June 1973, page 115 5. ^1 Larry O'Toole, The Good Old Aussie Ute, 2000, page 199 6. ^1 Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 101 7. ^Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, 2010, page 138 External links{{Commons category|Chrysler Valiant (VE)}} 4 : Cars of Australia|Valiant vehicles|Chrysler vehicles|Cars introduced in 1967 |
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