Chrysler Valiant (CL)
Chrysler Valiant (CL) Chrysler Regal (CL) Chrysler Charger (CL) | ||
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Curb weight 3172 lb (1439 kg) (Sedan)[2] | | |
Chronology | ||
Predecessor | Chrysler Valiant (VK) | |
Successor | Chrysler Valiant (CM) |
The Chrysler Valiant (CL) is an
Changes
The Chrysler CL models featured new grilles, a new nose cone and new bonnet,[1] and, (on sedans), new rear panels including boot lid, lower panel and quarter panel.[1] A panel van body style was added to the range in April 1977.[4]
Model range
The Chrysler CL passenger car range comprised 4 door
- Chrysler Valiant Sedan[2]
- Chrysler Valiant Wagon[2]
- Chrysler Regal Sedan[2]
- Chrysler Regal Wagon[2]
- Chrysler Regal SE Sedan[2]
- Chrysler Charger 770 Coupe[2]
The Chrysler CL commercial vehicle range comprised a 2-door
Regal and Charger models were not designated as Valiants.[2]
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Chrysler CL Valiant sedan
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Chrysler CL Valiant wagon
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Chrysler CL Valiant wagon
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Chrysler CL Regal sedan
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Chrysler CL Regal sedan
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Chrysler CL Regal SE sedan
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Chrysler CL Charger 770 coupe
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Chrysler CL Charger 770 coupe
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Chrysler CL Valiant utility
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Chrysler CL Valiant utility
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Chrysler CL Valiant panel van
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1977 Chrysler CL Valiant panel van
Limited edition models and option packs
- A limited edition Chrysler Le Baron luxury model was announced in April 1978.[5] 400 examples were produced.[5]
- A Charger XL model was available, but only as the K16 Police Pursuit Special with the 318 V8 engine and automatic transmission.[2]
- A Sports Pack was available for the Panel Van and the Utility as Option A53.[6]
- A Drifter Pack was offered for the Panel Van[7] and Utility.[8] Models fitted with this option were marketed under the Chrysler Drifter name.[8]
- A Charger Drifter pack was offered as Option A34 (white) and Option A49 (Impact Orange, Sundance Yellow or Harvest Gold).[6]
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Chrysler CL Regal Le Baron sedan
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Chrysler CL Regal Le Baron sedan
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Chrysler CL Charger XL coupe (K16 Police Pursuit Special)
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Chrysler CL Charger XL coupe (K16 Police Pursuit Special)
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Chrysler CL Valiant utility with Sports Pack
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Chrysler CL Valiant utility with Sports Pack
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Chrysler CL Valiant panel van with Sports Pack
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Chrysler CL Valiant panel van with Sports Pack
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Chrysler CL Valiant utility with Drifter pack
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Chrysler CL Valiant utility with Drifter pack
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Chrysler CL Valiant panel van with Drifter pack
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Chrysler CL Valiant panel van with Drifter pack
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Chrysler CL Charger coupe with Drifter pack
Engines and transmissions
Three engines were offered:
Four transmissions were offered:
- 3 speed manual[2]
- 4 speed manual[2]
- 3 speed Borg-Warner 35 automatic (6 cylinder models only)[2]
- 3 speed TorqueFlite A904 automatic (V8 powered models only)[2]
Production and replacement
32,672 CL models were built[1] prior to the replacement of the CL by the Chrysler Valiant (CM) in 1978.
South Africa
In 1978 a model of the CL Regal was introduced in South Africa for local assembly. These cars came equipped with a locally-built four-barrel 225 slant-six producing 120 kW (163 PS; 161 hp). In spite of the engine's impressive "Charger-Power" name, this only sufficed for a top speed of 140.5 km/h (87 mph) in a period road test.[3] While the performance came in for some criticism, fuel economy and brakes received higher marks.[3] The SE only came as a fully equipped model, with the interior and suspension having received some fettling in Detroit prior to Sigma finishing development in South Africa.
References
- ^ a b c d Chrysler Valiant CL, www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au Retrieved on 17 September 2014
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab Valiant CL Technical Specifications, www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au Retrieved on 17 September 2014
- ^ a b c Wright, Cedric, ed. (September 1978). "Chrysler SE Automatic, by Sigma". CAR (South Africa). Vol. 22, no. 8. Ramsay, Son & Parker (Pty) ltd. pp. 48–51.
- ^ Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1977, page 147
- ^ a b Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, A History of Chrysler in Australia, page 202
- ^ a b Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, A History of Chrysler in Australia, page 422
- ^ Gavin Farmer, Great Ideas in Motion, A History of Chrysler in Australia, page 200
- ^ a b Sales brochure for Chrysler Drifter