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VALIANT IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

The VE Valiant

CHRYSLER AUSTRALIA LTD - VE SALES BROCHURE "The Distinctive New Look of Leadership" The 'Power safe' Valiant 'Make it the best ever', that's what we said to our designers and engineers. And they have. You can see the outward changes made with the graceful new proportions that give Valiant its long, distinctive styling. You can feel the changes made in performance and ride. There is a long list of new features, too, that let you drive with added safety and confidence. And you have a choice of 3, Safety-matched engines. In every way, styling, roominess, comfort, performance, safety and value, this is the best Valiant ever."

1967 was the date that the VE was introduced, it had a different body styling, it was actually very similar in body shape to the American Dodge Dart. It was larger than the VC, performance and HP were improved in this model by using a 2 barrel carb with the 225 HEMI, the 225 and V8 models were revised and improved for higher performance. This includes new extra saftey features including front seatbelts, double line brakes with tandem master cylinder and power disc brakes on all V8 models. Came 4 door sedan or station wagon or 2 door utility, power steering. Final stages of the VE's development were overseen by Chrysler Australia's new chief engineer, Walt McPherson who was head of Chrysler's proving ground in Detroit untill he moved to Australia. the VE came in a 4 door sedan (standard, Regal or VIP), a 4 door S/W (standard, Regal or VIP) or a 2 door ute. Valiant also received the "Wheels Car of the Year" award in 1967 for the VE

68 Regal VE

Engine Options:
- 225 HEMI Slant Six (3.686 litres)
Single downdraft carburetor
Compression ratio: 8:4:1
- 225 HEMI Slant Six (3.686 litres) - Highh Performance
Double Barrel downdraft carburetor
Compression ratio: 8:4:1
- 273 V8 (4.474 litres)
Carter Double barrel downdraft carburetor
Compression ratio: 8:8:1


Transmissions that were fitted with this model were the same as the VC, except minor changes in ratios Exterior Body Dimensions - Sedan: Total length: 4782mm (188.25 inches) Total width: 1770mm (69.7 inches) Total height at kerb weight: 1397mm (55 inches) Wheelbase: 2743mm (108 inches) Front track: 1458mm (57.4 inches) Rear track: 1412mm (55.6 inches) Kerb weight: 1338kg (2950 lb) Turning circle kerb to kerb: 11.4 metres (37.5 feet) Fuel tank capacity: 68.3 litres (15 gallons)


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