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Chrysler Valiant (VE)

The Chrysler Valiant (VE) is an automobile that was produced in Australia by Chrysler Australia from 1967 to 1969. It was released in October 1967, replacing the Chrysler VC Valiant. The premium model in the range was renamed Valiant VIP due to the V8 engine becoming an option across the entire range.

Model range
The VE series Valiant was offered in 4-door sedan, 5-door station wagon and 2-door coupe utility models. (VE-M41) • Valiant Safari wagon (VE-P41) • Valiant VIP Safari wagon File:1968 Chrysler VE Valiant sedan (6336212784).jpg|Chrysler VE Valiant sedan File:1968 Chrysler VE Valiant Safari station wagon (31765656878) 01.jpg|Chrysler VE Valiant Safari wagon File:Chrysler VE Valiant Safari station wagon (6108795173).jpg|Chrysler VE Valiant Safari wagon File:1967 Chrysler VE Valiant Regal sedan (6107569435).jpg|Chrysler VE Valiant Regal sedan File:1968 Chrysler Valiant (VE) Regal sedan (25654107701).jpg|Chrysler VE Valiant Regal sedan File:Chrysler Valiant VIP sedan (VE).jpg|Chrysler VE Valiant VIP sedan File:Chrysler Valiant VIP sedan (VE) (2).jpg|Chrysler VE Valiant VIP sedan File:1968 Chrysler Valiant (VE) Wayfarer utility (18446335815).jpg|Chrysler VE Valiant utility Dodge utility A variant of the Valiant utility was marketed as the Dodge utility. (VE-E20) The Dodge was equipped with painted grille and bumpers unlike the chromed examples fitted to VE Valiants. ==Changes==
Changes
The VE Valiant was larger than any previous Valiant model. 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. The Valiant VIP (four-door performance model) was offered for the first time, the new model featuring the V8 engine, automatic transmission, power steering, front disc brakes and reclining front seats. Chrysler Australia continued to build Valiant station wagons which Plymouth in the United States had otherwise ceased production of in 1967. ==Engines and transmissions==
Engines and transmissions
A 145 bhp Straight-six, a 160 bhp "High Performance" Straight-six and a 195 bhp V8 engine were available, the VE being the first series to be offered with a choice of three engines. Three speed manual and three-speed "Torque-Flite" automatic transmissions were offered. The V8 engine and automatic transmission were standard on the VIP. ==Awards==
Awards
The VE Valiant was announced as the winner of the Wheels magazine Car of the Year award in January 1968. ==Production and replacement==
Production and replacement
A total of 68,688 VE Valiants were built prior to its replacement by the VF Valiant range in March 1969. ==See also==
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